Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Metis!

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. joined the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership's (BAHEP) economic development team. Founded in 1976, BAHEP has a long history of economic growth and development. BAHEP is a member-driven organization that utilizes strategic partnerships, supporting regional economic development and employment, focusing on aerospace, maritime, special chemical, healthcare, education, and small business sectors. “Becoming a member of BAHEP is an important milestone for Metis as we continue to expand our footprint in the aerospace sector,” said Larry Strader, MBA, Vice President of Business Development for Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. “We are excited about the opportunities this partnership presents and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of the Bay Area Houston community.” 

Metis Honors Juneteenth

Metis employee Remy Morgan helped organize and lead the Planetary Society outreach booth at an elementary school STEAM Fiesta. She helped the students create space-themed buttons and answered their questions about space. Remy had a fun time learning about the children’s interests and found the experience very rewarding. 

Metis remembers and honors the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the Unites States Armed Forces. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each Soldier who died protecting it.” - Unknown

Metis employees were recognized at the 2023 NASA Ames Research Center Honor Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2024 as members of the ARCTIC3 simulation team. ARCTIC3, the U.S. Army’s Advanced Rotorcraft Configurations Test of Increased Capabilities project, involves research in advanced vertical-lift aircraft design. ARCTIC3 simulations were conducted using the Center’s Vertical Motion Simulator. Congratulations to the entire team on receiving this well-earned recognition!

Metis celebrates cultural diversity and Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. 

Jack Lippincott, a Metis DSN Network Operations Project Engineer, played a pivotal role in Voyager 1’s communications recovery. His expertise provided management and configuration of the DSN to target the spacecraft, which is 15.14 billion miles away and requires a 45-hour round trip for messages. This allowed the spacecraft team to reconfigure memory allocation, enabling Voyager 1 to resume communications. We are very proud of Jack and the DSN team supporting Peraton, JPL, and the NASA mission. https://lnkd.in/enab7fWN  

On Tuesday, April 9th, a United Launch Alliance Delta IV heavy rocket blasted off from Space Launch Complex 37B at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the final flight of a Delta IV heavy rocket, the world’s third highest-capacity launch vehicle, behind NASA’s Space Launch System and SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The name Delta is familiar to those who know their space history. Alongside rocket families like the Atlas, Saturn, Titan, and more recently, Falcon, Delta was an icon of spaceflight for more than a half-century. Metis would also like to recognize two other icons at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station: Mr. Ron Linder and Mr. James Giles. These two Air Force Veterans and safety professionals are members of our Pad Safety Contract, with over 60 years of experience between them. Ron and James supported the range for the last Delta II launch and now for the final Delta IV launch. They verified flight termination systems, oversaw hazardous operations, reviewed procedures, determined roadblock locations all to ensure public safety for Cape employees and the surrounding communities. Metis Vice President of Space Programs Brian Eslinger stated, “I am so proud of Ron and James’ accomplishments over the years, and glad they are on the Metis team.”