SPARKS, Nev., April 27, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Space Systems has signed several Space Act Agreements (SAA) with NASA's Johnson Space Center dating back to May 2011 to assist in both the technical development of, and operations support for, the Dream Chaser® Space System. SNC has received funding awards from NASA in both rounds of the Commercial Crew Development Program and has chosen to re-invest capital back into the space agency through SAAs with individual Centers, including Houston's Johnson Space Center, to leverage NASA's experience and expertise in human spaceflight. 
The American Turkish Friendship Council and Mona Tekin Diamond, Turkish Honorary Consul General for Georgia, coordinated a reception with Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, at Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The event allowed Turkish students and professionals in the area to connect. Following refreshments and dinner, Mr. Kent spoke on the importance of forming relationships and the benefits of risk taking.
