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Houston Spaceport Industry Day June 24, 2021 Agenda Houston Spaceport Industry Day June 24, 2021 Agenda • Welcome • Collins Aerospace • Axiom Space • Intuitive Machines • Questions 2 Welcome Remarks 3 Collins Aerospace 4 COLLINS AEROSPACE HOUSTON SPACEPORT EXPANSION & MWBE OPPORTUNITIES JUNE 24, 2021 © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not include any export controlled technical data. ABOUT COLLINS AEROSPACE Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. We dedicate our capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solving customers’ toughest challenges and meeting the demands of the global market. © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not contain any export controlled data. 6 BALANCED PORTFOLIO, GLOBAL FOOTPRINT BROAD AVIATION AND MILITARY GLOBAL PRESENCE ANNUAL REVENUE PORTFOLIO 68,000+ 36% employees $19 billion Military net sales 64% 15,000+ Commercial engineering INVESTED IN INNOVATION workforce 40% $3.7 billion Aftermarket 300+ research and sites globally development 60% * Original equipment investment * 2019, includes company- and customer-funded manufacturer © 2021 Collins Aerospace 7 This document does not include any export controlled technical data. COLLINS AEROSPACE CIVIL SPACE & SEA SYSTEMS 50+ YEARS OF SUPPORTING HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT WHAT WE DO Environmental Control & Life Support Systems Power, Orbit Control & Launch Systems © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document contains no export controlled technical data. 8 COLLINS AEROSPACE HOUSTON SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT • Collins Aerospace will plan, design and construct an estimated 116,000 square feet facility for office space and manufacturing laboratory space, including 10,000 square feet of accelerator space on approximately 8.37 acres. • Accelerator space will be subleased by Collins Aerospace to a/multiple third-party organization(s) that will bring Houston’s entrepreneurial, corporate and academic communities together in collaborative space to accelerate innovation and opportunities in the aerospace field tackling aerospace-related challenges, including. • Approximately 120 engineers/technicians/support employees will move into facility at completion • Job Expansion – With growth, facility will accommodate appx. 260 additional employees (380 total), including engineers and technicians. © 2021 Collins Aerospace 9 HOUSTON PROGRAMS OVERVIEW • EVA Systems Operations Contract (ESOC) • Space suit and support equipment logistics, sustaining engineering, servicing and processing, training and mission support. • Universal Waste Management System • Design & manufacture of human waste removal systems for various space platforms, including ISS, Orion, and potentially commercial platforms • Trash Compactor System • Design and manufacture of space-based trash compactor prototype with potential production for various platforms • Flight Releasable Attachment Mechanism Cargo Transfer Systems • Build and test of robotically actuated cargo transfer pallets for ISS use. © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not include any export controlled technical data. ARCHITECT’S FACILITY RENDERING © 2021 Collins Aerospace FACILITY LOCATION NASA NBL Ellington Field © 2021 Collins Aerospace 12 SITE PLAN Manufacturing Space Office © 2021 Collins Aerospace CONSTRUCTION PLAN • Construction – Estimated start Q3 2021, completion within 24 months. • MWBE Requirements – 24% of design costs and 30% of construction costs • Developer: Griffin Partners • Builder: Harvey Builders • MWBE opportunities are available through construction, but shall be awarded by builder © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not include any export controlled technical data. 14 FACILITY OUTFITTING OPPORTUNITIES • Office Furniture • Signage • Shop supplies • Shop tools • Clean Room Supplies • Material handling equipment • Janitorial Equipment • Moving Services © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not include any export controlled technical data. 15 MWBE OPPORTUNITIES UPON FACILITY OPENING • Kiosk Based Food Service • Contract Labor • Vending Services • Engineering Disciplines • Skilled Technicians • Landscape Maintenance • Quality Assurance • Janitorial Services • Financial Analysts • Shredding Services • Document scanning services © 2021 Collins Aerospace This document does not include any export controlled technical data. 16 For more about Collins Aerospace: https://www.collinsaerospace.com The Collins Aerospace Leadership Team: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/who-we-are/leadership Collins Aerospace News: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/newsroom © 2021 Collins Aerospace 17 Axiom Space 18 Humanity’s Next Chapter Small Business Industry Day -Space Port Houston 19 7 - JUL - 21 Our Vision A thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NAME 20 7 - JUL - 21 Our Mission Improve life on earth and foster possibilities beyond it by building and operating the world’s first commercial space station. Introducing Axiom Station The First Private Space Station in the Universe Axiom – the LEADER in Human Spaceflight and On-orbit Research & Manufacturing. NASA awarded exclusive rights to Axiom to attach its own module to a docking port on the ISS; the first step to building the station of the future. We believe microgravity is the most promising environment for innovation since the Internet. Our mission is to make Low Earth Orbit accessible to governments, researchers, manufacturers and individuals. Axiom Station Supports Diverse Global Market Segments Human Spaceflight Commercial On-orbit Services Deep Space Exploration Unique access to the ISS, and later to Simple, fast, and cost-effective access A near-Earth platform for: Axiom Station for: to space for: • Integrated systems testing • Professional astronauts including • Research ISS partner nations • In-Space Manufacturing • Human performance studies • Private astronauts for 7-10 day • Brand and Media Partnerships • Sub-system technology missions demonstration and maturation Building the Future Phase One: Missions to the ISS Beginning in January 2022 • Private Astronaut • Professional • Research • As a credible NASA partner, Axiom is the only private company equipped to provide NASA- level astronaut training • Axiom offers professional astronauts 10-day, 30-60-day, and 90-180-day missions to the ISS Phase Two: Axiom Modules Attach to ISS Beginning in 2024, Axiom will launch its first module and attach to the ISS In 2025, Axiom will launch the second module, including the Earth Observatory and the Research and Manufacturing module Finally, the Axiom Power and Thermal Tower will be added in 2027 Phase Three: Axiom Station Beginning in 2028, Axiom Station will detach from ISS Building the Axiom Station: 2024-2028 09/2024 05/2025 09/2025 12/2027 First Module Second Module Lab Power Tower Future Axiom HQ – Houston Spaceport Highlights • Secured 20+ Acres for the HQ site with an additional 10 acres for growth • Awarded Jacobs Engineering a contract to complete conceptual design and site planning • Two Phased Approach • Phase I – Assembly, Integration, & Test Facility, Hazardous Laydown Facility, Aircraft Hanger, and Apron • Phase II – Flight hardware development labs, Office/Employee Amenities, Mission Operations, Training, and Private Astronaut Accommodations • Phase I & II will run in parallel • Phase 1- approx. 150k GSF • Phase 2- approx. 250k GSF • Total facility of 400k GSF with 870 -1000 employees Future Axiom HQ – Houston Spaceport Location Future Axiom HQ – Houston Spaceport Location Axiom Space Ellington Campus Future Axiom HQ – Conceptual Site Planning Future Axiom HQ – Timing & Next steps • Conceptual building and site design completed by July 15, 2021 • Currently moving into schematic design on both phases • Contractor partner evaluation and procurement by Oct/Nov 2021 • design and engineering documents to be released by as design progresses • Occupancy for Phase 1- ASAP in 2022 • Occupancy in Phase 2- Mid 2023 Thank You Intuitive Machines 35 Super BAB June 24, 2021 Intuitive Machines Who We Are Where We Are Key Industries and Markets We Serve SOLAR FARM WIND FARM NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SYSTEM NUCLEAR DATA CENTER POWER PLANT HYDROELECTRIC DAM AIRPORT WETLANDS SUBSTATION PETROCHEMICAL PLANT MILITARY BASE WATER MGP SITE RETAIL, OFFICE, TREATMENT MIXED USE URBAN BRIDGE PLANT WAREHOUSE FACILITIES FACILITY CLEAN COAL GAS PROCESSING EXPORT TERMINAL POWER PLANT PLANT RAIL TRANSMISSION LINE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FOOD PROCESSING PLANT HIGHWAY LAB REFINERY FACILITY Location Site Plan Floor Plan Concept Rendering Schedule Questions?.
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