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September 23, 2008

USRA Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners

Four Exceptional Students Selected

The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) announced Monday the 2008 winners of the annual USRA Scholarships. As the 2008 awardees, USRA's selection committee has chosen an outstanding group of students in physical science and engineering disciplines from colleges across the US.

Paul S. Lockhart Named Senior VP, Space Systems And Services

Paul S. Lockhart will join QinetiQ North America in October as the Mission Solutions Group's new senior vice president, space systems and services. The business unit he will head is a leading provider of mission-critical services to US agencies involved in space operations. Lockhart will be based in QinetiQ North America's Fairfax, Virginia facility.

ANN Poses Three Questions For The Cirrus Community

One of our favorite annual events is the yearly "Migration" hosted by owners and flyers of the Cirrus Design flock. Gathering in the shadow of the CD factory in Duluth, Minnesota, it is an event chock full of fun, fellowship, education and more than a few surprises. Exceptionally well organized, by ANY standard, the event hosts hundreds of planes, flyers and exhibitors -- and rarely leaves any attendee looking for more.

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Godfather to Viking and a Fair Number of Engineers

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NASA and the United States Air Force are looking for university and industry partners as they work to advance hypersonic research.