RESTON,
Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500
science and technology leader, announced the successful deployment
of its Exploration Potable Water Dispenser (xPWD) for the
International Space Station (ISS). The xPWD is the culmination
of nearly three years of design, development, testing and
certification work performed by Leidos as part of NASA's Cargo
Mission Contract (CMC).
"Leidos is devoted to solving some of the toughest challenges in
space exploration through innovation and determination," said
Grant Kim, Senior Vice President and
Operations Manager at Leidos. "This achievement is designed to
enable astronauts to sustain quality water in space, while
supporting a healthy environment for them to focus on their
research."
The xPWD provides potable-quality water at the proper
temperature for both food and beverage rehydration. The updated
unit design features the ability to transmit health and status
telemetry data to assess overall system performance and allow for
system updates through ground commanding. It includes efficient
plumbing line architecture and the development of a novel Thermal
Expansion Device. This allows for fluid thermal expansion without
the use of a bellows or reservoir, which are known places for
formation of Biofilm and microbial proliferation.
The xPWD also features a chemical-free Ultraviolet reactor. This
addition, designed by AquiSense Technologies, performs point-of-use
water disinfection utilizing UV-C LED technology. The UV-C LED
reactors enable longer operational lifespans, eliminating the need
for frequent servicing or replacement. This is a critical advantage
for long-duration missions that last years.
Leidos completed the assembly and certification of the xPWD in
December 2022. It delivered the unit
for launch on the NG-19 Cygnus spacecraft, which successfully
lifted off on August 1,
2023. The xPWD was deployed in its final location aboard the
ISS on August 30, 2023, and has since
been fully operational serving crew potable water needs.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology,
engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to
solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence,
civil, and health markets. The company's 47,000 employees support
vital missions for government and commercial customers.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia,
Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2022. For more
information, visit www.leidos.com.
Certain statements in this announcement constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and
regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These statements are based on management's current beliefs and
expectations and are subject to significant risks and
uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future
results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual
results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be
different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors
include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in
Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2022, and other such
filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to
reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the
date the forward-looking statements were made.
Contact:
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Melissa Dueñas
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(571)
526-6850
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Duenasml@leidos.com
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Thomas
Doheny
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(571)
474-4735
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dohenyt@leidos.com
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Victor
Melara
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(703)
431-4612
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victor.a.melara@leidos.com
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