Sidus Space LizzieSat-2 Satellite Set for Launch Dec. 20 to Honor Lauren Ryan Boss

Satellite named in honor of sudden cardiac arrest victim from Meritt Island

Countdown to Launch: Honoring Lauren Ryan Boss with LizzieSat-2

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company based in Cape Canaveral, Florida, will honor the memory of Lauren Ryan Boss, a Merritt Island resident that died of sudden cardiac arrest on October 25, 2022, by naming their LizzieSat-2 satellite, “Lauren,” which is scheduled to be launched on December 20, 2024.

When talking about this special honor, Carol Craig, Sidus Space Founder and CEO, said, “As we prepare for the upcoming launch of LizzieSat™-2 (LS-2), we’re reminded of the incredible meaning this mission holds. Named ‘Lauren’ in honor of Lauren Ryan Boss, this satellite carries more than technology—it carries a legacy of kindness, faith, and service.”

In preparing for the launch of LS-2 later this year, we are proud to partner with WHO WE PLAY FOR, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest among young people.

Together, we are working to promote heart screenings and early detection, in hopes of preventing similar tragedies.

Stay tuned as LizzieSat-2 embarks on its journey soon, carrying Lauren’s spirit into orbit and beyond.”

CLICK HERE to read more about Lauren and LizzieSat-2.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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