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Space Technology Industry NewsSpace Tech Surges: Mega Contracts, Acquisitions, and Investor Enthusiasm Power the Industry's RiseSPACE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY STATE ANALYSIS: PAST 48 HOURSThe space technology sector demonstrated robust momentum as the year concludes, marked by substantial defense contracts and strategic consolidation activity.In the past 48 hours, the industry witnessed significant government procurement announcements. Rocket Lab Corporation secured an 816 million dollar contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency, representing its largest contract to date with potential total value reaching 1 billion dollars when including subsystem opportunities. This builds on Rocket Lab's existing 515 million dollar SDA contract, bringing combined awards to over 1.3 billion dollars. The company achieved a record 21...
2025-12-3003 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode Six: FamiliarityKwasi begins making moves. Ivan gets a publisher for his book. PJ makes a big step toward moving on.
Everyone gathers for the wedding.
2022-01-2118 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode Five: A New LifeElijah and James start makin plans. PJ and Elijah have a huge fight and Marcus talks PJ off the ledge.
Ivan decides to write a book of original poetry.
2021-12-1722 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode Three: The Cost of Doing BusinessAfter an adjunct professor is revealed as passing as Black, Kwasi begins to question his career path even more. Elijah has a conversation with Pres. James about the dangers of going back in person. PJ is left reeling over Mal's secret and struggles with whether to tell Omar. Khai organizes a vigil for his student and Ivan makes plans to publish.
2021-11-1920 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode Four: Breaking The MoldIvan gets a rejection from the press. PJ throws herself into work and Omar. Elijah and James make a life affirming decision.
2021-11-1915 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode Two: Life Goes On?PJ and Marcus discover Mal's secret. Omar continues to process the death of his father and sister. Khai gets disturbing news about one of his students. Kwasi begins to think about leaving.
2021-10-1524 min
Grounds: A BlackcastSeason Two Episode One: ADJUSTMENTThe professors meet in person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Everything has changed. It's the end of the Spring semester of lockdown after teaching virtual classes. They meet in Khai's back yard for a socially distant gathering.
2021-09-1723 min
Grounds: A BlackcastEpisode 10: A Family AffairMal, PJ and the kids travel to her maternal grandparents house for break. Hilarity ensues.
2020-11-0524 min
Grounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 9: "Home Is Me"Kwasi and Ivan deal with the uncertainty of a school holiday break amidst the backdrop of an ensuing pandemic.
2020-10-1522 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 8: Silat Ur RahimKhai returns home for a visit with his Baba and Benefactors just ahead of the pandemic.
2020-10-0229 minGrounds: A BlackcastEpisode 7: Lion in WinterAfter learning that his father is ill Elijah races back home to Georgia unsure of what he will find with the family that disowned him. Boyfriend tags along for moral support.
2020-09-1725 minGrounds: A BlackcastEpisode 6: Academia is BlackKwasi has an unsettling run in with a colleague. Ivan and Eli receive their tenure review results. The boys get together at Khai’s house for a night of cigars and whiskey.
2020-09-0319 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 5: "Black Love"When Ivan becomes upset about an article published about the evils of interracial relationships, the group tells him that they would not marry white. He questions his relationship and his Blackness. Khai and Kwasi go out for a drink to talk about finding love in their current location.
2020-08-2025 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 4 - "Racism or Legacy"When the town surrounding the University starts ramping up for a festival celebrating the slaveholders that owned the land on which the University now sits, Black students plan a protest. The Black Student Union asks P.J. and Khai to help and march with them. Kwasi has a visiting professor he’s trying to impress.
2020-08-0629 minGrounds: A BlackcastGROUNDS Episode 4 PromoWhen the town surrounding the University starts ramping up for a festival celebrating the slaveholders that owned the land on which the University now sits, Black students plan a protest. The Black Student Union asks P.J. and Khai to help and march with them. Kwasi has a visiting professor he’s trying to impress.
2020-08-0301 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 3 - "Fed Up"When P.J. and Mal’s son has a run in with police, it sparks all kinds of reactions from the group of friends.
2020-07-2325 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 2: "Misconceptions"Misconceptions: There are always things we think Black people are supposed to like. But do they? Where does the spectrum of Blackness begin and end? If the mainstream says its not Black, does that mean you’re not Black? It’s the misconceptions that can get us.
2020-07-0923 minGrounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 1 Part 2 - "We Got You Bruh?"The group tries to figure out the best way to help Elijah through this crisis. Ivan and Elijah have a tense moment. Kwasi comes in with information for the administration. Is it enough to save the day and Elijah’s career?
2020-06-2623 min
Grounds: A BlackcastGrounds Episode 1 Part 1 - "We Got You Bruh?"Professor Wright is accused of trading grades for sex. How does this group navigate politics, stay true to themselves and protect one of their own without damaging themselves? Is being Black and protective of created community even possible?
GROUNDS is the story of 5 Black Professors at a 4 year PWI.
A fictitious college and town in the rural south, which is the home of a predominately white 4 year college with students totaling 1700 with 15% of those self-identifying as students of color. 7% of those are Black. The story follows the lives of five Black professors. The only full time...
2020-06-1117 min
Grounds: A BlackcastGrounds PromoGROUNDS is the story of 5 Black Professors at a 4 year PWI.
A fictitious college and town in the rural south, which is the home of a predominately white 4 year college with students totaling 1700 with 15% of those self-identifying as students of color. 7% of those are Black. The story follows the lives of five Black professors. The only full time, tenure track Black lecturers who work at Morris & Wilkins University. It highlights the trials, obstacles, and joys of maintaining a Black existence within a white academic structure.
Series Premier June 11, 2020
2020-06-0701 min