SpaceX to Use Exclusive Verisurf Metrology Products

ANAHEIM, CA, Oct 5, 2009 – Verisurf Software, Inc. today announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Under the agreement, Verisurf will become SpaceX’s software standard for real time information regarding surface variance on composite tooling, to perform crucial final acceptance inspection, and to create surface deviation reports for the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 launch vehicles, as well as the Dragon spacecraft programs.

Based in Hawthorne, California. SpaceX cited Verisurf’s ease of use, proven industry experience and leadership in expanding the use of 3D CAD data into complex aerospace assembly and inspection processes as the reasons for the exclusive agreement.

“Verisurf’s CAD connectivity, broad 3D device support and powerful measurement functionality are a great compliment to our current programs,” said Chris Thompson, SpaceX Vice President of Manufacturing. “These benefits, coupled with its ease of use and reputation as a standard in the aerospace industry, make Verisurf a great choice for SpaceX.”

“Verisurf is proud to be the corporate standard for SpaceX, a company with the highest level of innovation and quality in commercial spaceflight. We will do whatever is necessary to support SpaceX as they strive to develop affordable access to space”, stated Ernie Husted, President and CEO of Verisurf Software, Inc.

About Verisurf

Verisurf Software, Inc., an industry-pioneer in model-based inspection, is a privately held metrology software development company committed to delivering advanced computer-aided inspection and reverse engineering solutions. The company’s products help their customers to become fully model-based enterprises. The technology is at work today in operations from small machine shops to global aerospace manufacturers.

Verisurf software is a powerful, efficient and competitively priced product, built upon Model Based Definition (MBD) principles. It is rapidly changing inspection and measurement technology by helping to move from a hand measurement, paper drawing based process to a paperless, “green”, 3D model-based inspection process. Founded in 1998, Verisurf Software, Inc. is the leading Computer Aided Inspection (CAI) software development company with headquarters in Anaheim, California.

For more information, visit www.verisurf.com.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is developing a family of launch vehicles and spacecraft intended to increase the reliability and reduce the cost of both manned and unmanned space transportation, ultimately by a factor of ten. With the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 vehicles, SpaceX offers highly reliable/cost-efficient launch capabilities for spacecraft insertion into any orbital altitude and inclination. Starting in 2010, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will provide Earth-to-LEO transport of pressurized and un-pressurized cargo, including re-supply to the International Space Station. Founded in 2002, SpaceX is a private company owned by management and employees, with minority investments from Founders Fund and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.  The SpaceX team now numbers nearly 800.

For more information, visit www.spacex.com.

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