Lockheed Martin /tags/lockheed-martin Lockheed Martin en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:29:25 GMT The quest for water heads to the moon, via spacecraft built in Colorado /news/2025-02-25/the-quest-for-water-heads-to-the-moon-via-spacecraft-built-in-colorado The Lockheed Martin space division in Littleton built the Lunar Trailblazer satellite, which will orbit the moon to locate where water may be hiding. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with The Colorado Sun Publisher Larry Ryckman and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:29:25 GMT /news/2025-02-25/the-quest-for-water-heads-to-the-moon-via-spacecraft-built-in-colorado Tamara Chuang, The Colorado Sun NASA Will Send Two Missions To Venus, With Help From Colorado Scientists /science/2021-07-08/nasa-will-send-two-missions-to-venus-with-help-from-colorado-scientists NASA is planning two missions to Venus in order to study how the planet became Earth’s “evil twin.” Colorado scientists are involved in each stage of the projects, which will launch at the end of the decade. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:55:50 GMT /science/2021-07-08/nasa-will-send-two-missions-to-venus-with-help-from-colorado-scientists Ashley Piccone Lockheed Martin Case Puts 401(k) Plans On Trial /npr-news/2014-12-15/lockheed-martin-case-puts-401k-plans-on-trial The aerospace company is being sued for choosing retirement funds that were poorly managed and charged high fees in a case that tests the limits of a company's responsibilities to its employees. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-15/lockheed-martin-case-puts-401k-plans-on-trial Jim Zarroli Why's Colorado So Excited About The Orion Launch? Here's A Guide /environment/2014-12-03/whys-colorado-so-excited-about-the-orion-launch-heres-a-guide On Friday morning, NASA plans to launch the Orion spacecraft. It's seen as a first step in a possible human journey to Mars. Coloradans have a reason to… Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:59:42 GMT /environment/2014-12-03/whys-colorado-so-excited-about-the-orion-launch-heres-a-guide Stephanie Paige Ogburn NASA Prepares To Test New Spacecraft (That You've Likely Never Heard Of) /npr-news/2014-12-02/nasa-prepares-to-test-new-spacecraft-that-youve-likely-never-heard-of The new vehicle, named Orion, is designed to carry humans into deep space. But most Americans aren't aware it exists. Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-02/nasa-prepares-to-test-new-spacecraft-that-youve-likely-never-heard-of Geoff Brumfiel Pentagon Grounds Fleet Of F-35 Fighter Jets Because Of Engine Problems /npr-news/2013-02-22/pentagon-grounds-fleet-of-f-35-fighter-jets-because-of-engine-problems At an estimated cost of $400 billion, it is the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program. While ambitious in its scope, the program has had numerous stumbles. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-22/pentagon-grounds-fleet-of-f-35-fighter-jets-because-of-engine-problems Eyder Peralta At $130 Million A Plane, Critics Question The Cost Of The F-35 /npr-news/2013-01-02/at-130-million-a-plane-critics-question-the-cost-of-the-f-35 The aircraft is intended to serve the Air Force, the Navy and the Marines for decades to come. But delays and cost overruns keep pushing up the price. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer, says the cost will come down as production ramps up. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:32:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-01-02/at-130-million-a-plane-critics-question-the-cost-of-the-f-35 Larry Abramson Lockheed Martin's Incoming CEO Resigns Over Relationship With Subordinate /npr-news/2012-11-09/lockheed-martins-incoming-ceo-resigns-over-relationship-with-subordinate Christopher E. Kubasik's relationship, the company said, came to light during an investigation. Marillyn A. Hewson will instead take his place as CEO next year. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-11-09/lockheed-martins-incoming-ceo-resigns-over-relationship-with-subordinate Eyder Peralta Lockheed To Build NASA's Next Mars Follow Up To Curiosity /science/2012-08-21/lockheed-to-build-nasas-next-mars-follow-up-to-curiosity Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Littleton has been chosen to build and operate the next Mars Spacecraft.Called the InSight (Interior Exploration using… Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:36:59 GMT /science/2012-08-21/lockheed-to-build-nasas-next-mars-follow-up-to-curiosity Nathan Heffel "It's A Heck Of A Big Leap For Me." Bruce McCandless, Astronaut /science/2012-08-17/its-a-heck-of-a-big-leap-for-me-bruce-mccandless-astronaut Astronaut Bruce McCandless has been involved with the U.S. Space Program for decades. He worked in ground control during Neil Armstrong’s first step on… Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:39:35 GMT /science/2012-08-17/its-a-heck-of-a-big-leap-for-me-bruce-mccandless-astronaut Nathan Heffel