CODER 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
KMI partakes in the CODER 2020 (Center for Orbital Debris Education and Research) conference, discussing with academic experts and leading researchers the current state of the orbital debris problem along with potential future solutions to the issue.
KMI Celebrates First Anniversary
Sunday, November 22, 2020
KMI and supporters celebrate one year of business since formal incorporation.
First KMI Column Posted
Monday, November 16, 2020
Inaugural KMI Column posted, kicking off a series of posts by the KMI founders detailing and discussing various issues related to space, community, and our mission.
ASCEND 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
KMI partakes in ASCEND 2020 (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery), engaging with a variety of experts while discussing modern solutions for issues in aerospace, including space debris, forthcoming policy, and dynamic or novel approaches.
Guests on "Shift" Podcast
Sunday, November 15, 2020
KMI discusses the mission and plans for the future with Pete Bigelow of Automotive News on, "Shift: A podcast about mobility."
Global Innovation Catalyst (GIC) Highlights KMI
Monday, October 12, 2020
KMI founders featured in Global Innovation Catalyst (GIC) video discussing the founding of the company and plans for the future. This video was recorded over several months, while the team worked through the "Idea to Market Entrepreneurship Program" hosted by the GIC and the Stanford Center for Professional Development. KMI was recognized at program completion as "Best Team" among all international participants.
KMI Spotlight in NMU Student Newspaper
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Independent student publication, "The North Wind" publishes feature on KMI, furthering engagement with the founders’ alma mater, Northern Michigan University.
ISS Avoidance Maneuver
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The International Space Station maneuvers to avoid a close call with space debris. This is the third close call with space debris in 2020.
WJMN Local 3 News Story on KMI
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
KMI is featured by WJMN Local 3 News, leading to more engagement throughout Marquette and the state of Michigan.
RadioResultsNetwork features KMI
Monday, September 21, 2020
In an interview by Derek Micelli, KMI discusses the company and coming back to the UP in “Marquette Group Looking To Clean Up Debris…In Space.”
Awarded "Best Team"
Thursday, September 17, 2020
After completing the Stanford Center of Professional Development “Idea-to-Market Entrepreneurship Program,” with colleagues from around the world, KMI was judge-selected as ”Best Team.”
SBDC Article on KMI
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Michigan Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) releases an article about KMI, leading to several local articles and additional interviews.
NASS 2020
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
KMI is invited to participate and attend the NASS 2020 (North American Space Summit), with Director of Technology Adam Kall as a panelist, and Director of Operations Troy M. Morris as moderator, on "The Remediation, Management, and Defense of our Orbital Assets."
Contact with Don Kessler
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
KMI begins regular contact with Don Kessler, renowned NASA scientist and early researcher on space debris. He continues to be highly involved in space debris awareness, and serves as a valuable mentor to KMI.
Marquette Selected for Michigan Launch Initiative
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Marquette County, the home of KMI, is selected as the site for a new vertical launch facility. KMI is invited to the formal announcement, with Director of Operations Troy M. Morris as the closing speaker.
Guests on Life at LucidCoast Podcast
Saturday, April 18, 2020
KMI founders feature as guests on "Life at LucidCoast" podcast in episode "Three Young Men's Journey to Outer Space."
KMI Website Launches
Friday, January 10, 2020
The website KallMorris.com is launched, to host contact information, press resources, and further inform on the company mission.