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More NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight

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December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA continues to advance its campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before, awarding Firefly Aerospace $179 million to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface. This fourth task order for Firefly will target landing in the Gruithuisen Domes on the near side of the Moon in 2028.

As part of the agency’s broader Artemis campaign, Firefly will deliver a group of science experiments and technology demonstrations under NASA’s CLPS initiative, or Commercial Lunar Payload Services, to these lunar domes, an area of ancient lava flows, to better understand planetary processes and evolution. Through CLPS, NASA is furthering our understanding of the Moon’s environment and helping prepare for future human missions to the lunar surface, as part of the agency’s Moon to Mars exploration approach.

“The CLPS initiative carries out U.S. scientific and technical studies on the surface of the Moon by robot explorers. As NASA prepares for future human exploration of the Moon, the CLPS initiative continues to support a growing lunar economy with American companies,” said Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington. “Understanding the formation of the Gruithuisen Domes, as well as the ancient lava flows surrounding the landing site, will help the U.S. answer important questions about the lunar surface.”

Firefly’s first lunar delivery is scheduled to launch no earlier than mid-January 2025 and will land near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, on the northeast quadrant of the Moon’s near side. Firefly’s second lunar mission includes two task orders: a lunar orbit drop-off of a satellite combined with a delivery to the lunar surface on the far side and a delivery of a lunar orbital calibration source, scheduled in 2026.

This new delivery in 2028 will send payloads to the Gruithuisen Domes and the nearby Sinus Viscositatus. The Gruithuisen Domes have long been suspected to be formed by a magma rich in silica, similar in composition to granite. Granitic rocks form easily on Earth due to plate tectonics and oceans of water. The Moon lacks these key ingredients, so lunar scientists have been left to wonder how these domes formed and evolved over time. For the first time, as part of this task order, NASA also has contracted to provide “mobility,” or roving, for some of the scientific instruments on the lunar surface after landing. This will enable new types of U.S. scientific investigations from CLPS.

“Firefly will deliver six instruments to understand the landing site and surrounding vicinity,” said Chris Culbert, manager of the CLPS initiative at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “These instruments will study geologic processes and lunar regolith, test solar cells, and characterize the neutron radiation environment, supplying invaluable information as NASA works to establish a long-term presence on the Moon.”

The instruments, collectively expected to be about 215 pounds (97 kilograms) in mass, include:

Lunar Vulkan Imaging and Spectroscopy Explorer, which consists of two stationary and three mobile instruments, will study rocks and regoliths on the summit of one of the domes to determine their origin and better understand geologic processes of early planetary bodies. The principal investigator is Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna of the University of Central Florida, Orlando.Heimdall is a flexible camera system that will be used to take pictures of the landing site from above the horizon to the ground directly below the lander. The principal investigator is Dr. R. Aileen Yingst of the Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, Arizona.Sample Acquisition, Morphology Filtering, and Probing of Lunar Regolith is a robotic arm that will collect samples of lunar regolith and use a robotic scoop to filter and isolate particles of different sizes. The sampling technology will use a flight spare from the Mars Exploration Rover project. The principal investigator is Sean Dougherty of Maxar Technologies, Westminster, Colorado.Low-frequency Radio Observations from the Near Side Lunar Surface is designed to observe the Moon’s surface environment in radio frequencies, to determine whether natural and human-generated activity near the surface interferes with science. The project is headed up by Natchimuthuk Gopalswamy of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface will carry a set of the latest solar cells for a technology demonstration of light-to-electricity power conversion for future missions. The experiment will also collect data on the electrical charging environment of the lunar surface using a small array of solar cells. The principal investigator is Jeremiah McNatt from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.Neutron Measurements at the Lunar Surface is a neutron spectrometer that will characterize the surface neutron radiation environment, monitor hydrogen, and provide constraints on elemental composition. The principal investigator is Dr. Heidi Haviland of NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Through the CLPS initiative, NASA purchases lunar landing and surface operations services from American companies. The agency uses CLPS to send scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to advance capabilities for science, exploration, or commercial development of the Moon. By supporting a robust cadence of lunar deliveries, NASA will continue to enable a growing lunar economy while leveraging the entrepreneurial innovation of the commercial space industry. Two upcoming CLPS flights scheduled to launch in early 2025 will deliver NASA payloads to the Moon’s near side and south polar region, respectively.
Learn more about CLPS and Artemis at:

https://www.nasa.gov/clps

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Equifax Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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May 1, 2026

ATLANTA, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) will participate in several upcoming investor conferences in May and June.

Mark W. Begor, Chief Executive Officer, and John Gamble, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 including participation in a Fireside Chat at 10:50 a.m., Eastern Time and the William Blair 2026 Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, including participation in a Fireside Chat at 9:40 a.m., Eastern Time.

The company invites investors to join a live webcast of these Fireside Chat events at: https://investor.equifax.com/news-events/ir-calendar. A replay of these Fireside Chats will be available within 24 hours after the event on the company’s Investor Relations website.

John Gamble, Chief Financial Officer, will attend the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Trevor Burns, Senior Vice President of Corporate Investor Relations, will attend the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the virtual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and the J.P. Morgan All Stars Canada Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.

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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

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May 1, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Financial results will be released over PR Newswire via US National and European Financial distribution, after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cisco’s quarterly earnings press release will be posted at https://newsroom.cisco.com.

Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Time:
1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET)

To Listen via Telephone:
888-848-6507
212-519-0847 (for International Callers)

To Listen via the Internet:
We are pleased to offer a live and replay audio broadcast of the conference call with corresponding slides at https://investor.cisco.com.

The conference call will also be livestreamed on YouTube & LinkedIn.

Replay:
A telephone playback of the Q3 FY2026 conference call is scheduled to be available beginning at 4:00 PM (PT) on May 13, 2026, through 10:00 PM (PT) May 19, 2026. The replay will be accessible by calling 800-839-2232 (International callers: 203-369-3662). The call runs 24 hours/day, including weekends. An archived version of the webcast will be available on Cisco’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.cisco.com.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco.

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

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Essen Health Care Launches RADIN Health All-In-One RIS and PACS Cloud Platform

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May 1, 2026

SHERIDAN, Wyo. , May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Essen Health Care is thrilled to announce a significant advancement in our commitment to providing exceptional patient care and cutting-edge medical services: the introduction of RADIN Health.

This initiative represents a major investment in the future of medical imaging, solidifying our dedication to offering the highest quality diagnostic services and an unparalleled patient and provider experience within the communities we serve.

“RADIN Health is more than just a technology upgrade; it is a fundamental pillar of Essen Health Care’s strategy to deliver accessible, efficient, and superior diagnostic imaging services to our community”, says Jonathan Khodadadian, MD, Medical Director, Specialty Division, Essen Health Care.

The RADIN Platform: A Commitment to Innovation

RADIN Health is powered by an advanced, end-to-end, all-in-one RIS and PACS radiology cloud platform. This state-of-the-art system has been meticulously designed to revolutionize the imaging process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility for everyone involved.

Transforming the Patient and Provider Journey

The RADIN platform utilizes sophisticated, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) across multiple facets of the imaging journey:

Enhanced Patient and Provider Engagement: AI tools, patient, and referring physician portals streamline orders for appointments and communication, ensuring the external workflow process is easy, transparent, and accessible.Easy Image and Report Sharing: The cloud application allows easy electronic sharing and access of images and reports for providers and patients.Ease of Scheduling: The system simplifies the typically complex scheduling process, allowing for quick, convenient, and accurate appointment booking.Optimized Physician Reporting: AI assists in the generation of detailed, rapid, and precise physician reports, ensuring healthcare providers receive the critical information they need promptly to guide treatment decisions.

Driving Efficiency and Quality

The RADIN platform elevates the operational standards of imaging services. By reducing manual steps throughout the process—from order entry to image archival—and improving overall system efficiency, the platform ensures:

Timely Imaging Services: Quicker turnaround times mean patients receive their diagnoses faster, enabling earlier treatment planning.High-Quality Diagnostics: The system supports consistent, high-fidelity imaging quality, leading to more accurate diagnoses.Patient Follow-up Tracking: Recommended patient follow-up scans are automated and track recommendations for important, abnormal or inconclusive findings.Compliance and Best Practices: The cloud platform is built to support stringent regulatory compliance and adherence to the highest industry standards and best practices, giving both providers and patients confidence in the care received.

Essen Health Care is an integrated, multi-specialty healthcare delivery organization with more than 25 years of experience providing quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to communities across New York. Offering house calls, urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, Essen Health Care is committed to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for all patients. For more information, visit https://www.essenhealthcare.com

RADIN HealthⓇ is focused on developing SaaS products that enhance the efficiency, productivity, and scalability of hospitals, imaging centers and radiology practices. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP), Radin Health offers a Cloud-based, Serverless, All-In-One RIS, PACS, Dictation AI®, and Select® Workflow Management Solution. For more information, visit www.radinhealth.com.

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