Sponsor Profile: Lockheed Martin

The final evening of the 26th National Space Symposium features the gala Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, which recognizes space innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. The 2010 dinner, which will be held April 15 and features iconic actor and space enthusiast Leonard Nimoy, is sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.

Lockheed Martin has four operating units organized into broad business areas:

• Aeronautics - tactical aircraft, airlift, and aeronautical research and development
• Electronic Systems - missiles and fire control, naval systems, platform integration, simulation and training, and energy programs 
• Information Systems & Global Services (IS&GS) - C4I, federal services, and government and commercial IT solutions 
• Space Systems - advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers, including human space flight; remote sensing, navigation, meteorological and communications satellites; space observatories and interplanetary spacecraft; laser radar; fleet ballistic missiles; and missile defense systems.

Long dedicated to supporting education, Lockheed Martin directs 50 percent of its community contributions and activities to education programs focused on math, science, information technology, and engineering. In addition, the corporation and its employees reach out to organizations and teachers dedicated to improving the quality of education and to enhancing academic performance in math, science, engineering, and technology. In line with this philosophy, Lockheed Martin is also sponsoring teacher programs and workshops at the 26th National Space Symposium.

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The premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium will be held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.

To see a list of corporate sponsors, click here; to learn how to become a corporate sponsor, email Sponsorships@SpaceFoundation.org.