Dynetics

Dynetics is an American applied science and information technology company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.[3] Its primary customers are the United States Department of Defense, the United States Intelligence Community, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).[4]

Not to be confused with Dianetics.
Dynetics
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryDefense, Aerospace, Automotive, IT, Cybersecurity
Founded1974 (1974)
Headquarters
1002 Explorer Building, Huntsville, Alabama
,
United States
Area served
worldwide
Key people
Greg Lester (President)[1]
David A. King (CEO)[2]
RevenueUS$293 M (2015)
OwnerLeidos
Number of employees
1,900
ParentLeidos
Websitewww.dynetics.com

History

Herschel Matheny and Dr. Steve Gilbert founded Dynetics in 1974.[3] During the 1980s, Dynetics expanded to include electro-optic and infrared sensors, missile systems analysis and design, software development, modeling and simulation, and foreign material exploitation of radars, missiles, and missile seekers.[3]

In the 1990s, Dynetics continued to grow its core business, and expanded into the automotive supply industry as a provider of electrical test systems.[5] Since 2000, Dynetics has been selling information technology (IT) and cybersecurity services, including winning a contract to provide IT services to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).[6] The company entered the space business with the development of the FASTSAT (Fast Affordable Science and Technology Satellite) micro-satellite and the purchase of Orion Propulsion.[7][8] Its space business continued to grow with a 2013 SLS (Space Launch System) contract with NASA.[9]

On 17 December 2019, Leidos announced the purchase of Dynetics for US$1.65 billion[10] and acquisition was complete on 31 January 2020.[11]

Operations

Dynetics divides its services and products into the following categories: Intelligence, Missiles, Aviation, Cyber, Automotive, and Space.[12] The company opened a new building in 2012 called "The Solutions Complex" that is 226,500 square feet of research and development facilities located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama.[12] Dynetics operates remote operations additionally in Michigan, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, and Texas.[13]

Projects
  • In 2009, Dynetics teamed up with Freedom Information Systems, Inc. CIBER, MacAulay-Brown/Gray Research, and MEI Technologies and won the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) contract.[14][15] This contract is valued at approximately - US$335 million over five years and covers IT security services; IT planning; telecommunication services; applications and web services; computing and audio visual information services.[14]
  • In 2010, Dynetics teamed up with Marshall Space Flight Center and the Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation (VCSI) to build the FASTSAT-HSV.[9]
  • In 2012, Dynetics submitted a proposal to NASA based on affordability, reliability, and performance for the F-1 engine, Main Propulsion System, and Structure risk reduction tasks for a possible SLS contract.[9] Dynetics, with partner Aerojet Rocketdyne, was chosen and charged with the task of testing and manufacturing innovative engine components such as an integrated power pack, the primary rotating machinery of the engine.[16][17]
  • Dynetics is to be a key partner to Aerojet Rocketdyne in the development of the AR1 rocket engine. Under a joint venture agreement, Dynetics is to supply elements of the AR1 engine’s main propulsion system, the ignition system, and ground support equipment, along with analysis support to critical engine designs.[18]

Dynetics served as systems integrator for the development of what was then the world's largest precision-guided air-dropped system, the 22,600 pounds (10,300 kg) MOAB bomb.[19]

In May 2014, Dynetics announced that they will build up to 18 satellites to orbit Earth, in order to gather more data about the planet for the government and businesses. The company will be partnering with OmniEarth LLC, Harris Corp. and Draper Laboratories for the project.[20] Dynetics also partnered with rocket propulsion company Aerojet Rocketdyne to help design upgrades to NASA's Space Launch System.[21]

In 2016, Dynetics was one of four companies to be awarded a contract by DARPA for an air recoverable experimental Unmanned aerial vehicle. Dynetics was chosen from the four companies to build the aircraft, which became the Dynetics X-61 Gremlins. The first X-61A made its maiden flight in January 2020.[22]

Dynetics Human Landing System
Further information: Artemis program § Human Landing System

Dynetics, working with Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems participated in some early human landing system (HLS) design studies under NASA's HLS Appendix E program. They submitted a proposal to NASA for HLS Appendix H for a concept called the Dynetics Human Landing System (DHLS) which in April 2020, was one of three proposals funded for further design work in a US$253 million in NASA development funding contract during 2020/21, along with Blue Origin's Integrated Lander Vehicle (US$579 million ) and SpaceX' Starship HLS (US$135 million ).[23][24][25] At the end of the ten month program, NASA will evaluate which contractors will be offered contracts for initial demonstration missions and select firms for development and maturation of lunar lander systems.[25]

NASA's Stephen Jurczyk identified the fuel drop tanks and low crew module as innovative strengths, but the propulsion system (identified by Scott Manley as SNC's Vortex engines) was a low-maturity risk. Overall, their technical rating and management rating were listed as "very good", making the Dynetics proposal the highest-rated project.[26][27][28]

Robert Wright of Dynetics reported that the Dynetics team selected methane and LOX as the fuel/oxidizer system for their HLS lander because their studies indicated this choice offered the best combination of performance and long-term sustainability.[29]

References
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  2. Dynetics. "Dynetics - David King".
  3. "Company Overview of Dynetics, Inc". Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  4. "About Dynetics, Inc". Corporate Gray. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  5. JIM DUNN. "Dynetics builds its modeling and simulation success by learning from previous jobs". Technology Alabama. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  6. EMAHONEY (December 14, 2009). "Freedom Teams with Dynetics to Win NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Information Technology Services (MITS) Contract". Freedom Information System. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  7. "FASTSAT Launch". Nasa.gov. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  8. "Dynetics Announces Purchase of Orion Propulsion". Space Fellowship. December 22, 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  9. "NASA Selects Space Launch System Advanced Booster Proposals". Nasa.gov. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  10. "Leidos to Acquire Dynetics, Strengthening its Innovation and Leadership Position in Defense, Intelligence, and Civil Markets" (Press release). Leidos. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  11. "Leidos Completes Acquisition of Dynetics, Expanding Company's Portfolio with New Offerings and Technical Capabilities" (Press release). Dynetics. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  12. "Dynetic Opens New Solutions Complex". Spacefoundation.org. April 25, 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  13. "Our Locations". Dynetics, Inc. Dynetics, Inc. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  14. EMAHONEY (December 14, 2009). "Freedom Teams with Dynetics to Win NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Information Technology Services (MITS) Contract". Freedom Information System. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  15. "Dynetics gains $335 M contract". al.com. December 14, 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  16. Doug Messier (October 2, 2012). "NASA Awards SLS Advanced Booster Contracts to ATK, Dynetics and Northrop Grumman". parabolicarc.com. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  17. Muhammed El-Hasan (June 18, 2013). "Aerojet Rocketdyne, newly formed rocket engine maker, expects job stability, growth". DailyBreeze.com. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  18. http://www.americaspace.com/?p=91985
  19. Kelley, Mike (2011-12-15). "Dynetics to provide systems integration for new commercial space launch system". Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
  20. Roop, Lee (20 May 2014). "Huntsville's Dynetics will build Earth-observing satellites to image entire planet every day". al.com. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  21. Roop, Lee (19 May 2014). "New teaming in Alabama rocket industry as Aerojet Rocketdyne, Dynetics link up". al.com. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  22. "X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle, United States of America". Airforce Technology. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  23. Burghardt, Thomas (1 May 2020). "NASA Selects Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX Human Landers for Artemis". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  24. Berger, Eric (30 April 2020). "NASA awards lunar lander contracts to Blue Origin, Dynetics—and Starship". Ars Technica. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  25. Potter, Sean (30 April 2020). "NASA Names Companies to Develop Human Landers for Artemis Missions". NASA. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  26. "Dynetics, Sierra Nevada bidding on Artemis lunar lander". SpaceNews.com. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  27. "NASA Selects Blue Origin, Dynetics, SpaceX for Artemis Human Landers". NASA. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  28. Stephen Jurczyk (28 April 2020). "NextSTEP H: Source Selection Statement: NextSTEP-2 Appendix H: Human Landing System Broad Agency Announcement NNH19ZCQ001K_APPENDIX-H-HLS". NASA. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  29. Wright, Robert (11 June 2020). Human Landing System: Putting Boots Back on the Moon. American Astronautical Society. Event occurs at 52:45–53:17. Retrieved 26 June 2020 – via YouTube. we down-selected to a LOX-methane approach
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