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December 10, 1954
47G: A Name for Pushing Limits
Our name honors those who have blazed the path of exploration before us. 47G honors the pioneers who first settled Utah’s frontier in 1847. It also pays tribute to the test pilots of the 1950s who pushed the human body to 46.2Gs, the limit of human acceleration. 47G carries these legacies forward by recognizing where we come from and reaching to new horizons.
Going where no man has gone before, while paying homage to our pioneer heritage.
Colonel John Stapp became the fastest man on earth when he strapped himself into a rocket-propelled sled and launched down a 3,500′ track at 632 miles per hour. In the process, Colonel Stapp experienced 46.2Gs of acceleration: the greatest ever endured by a test pilot.
Our Vision
We are strengthening the aerospace and defense industry by building the premier hard tech & dual-use ecosystem in the United States.
Our Mission
We accelerate growth for companies through our services, programs, initiatives, and networks.
Our Purpose:
Our guiding objectives are to convene, promote, and advocate for aerospace, defense, and hard tech companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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At 47G, we accelerate growth for companies through our services, programs, initiatives, and networks.
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We are convening industry, academic, and government leadership to advance the interest of aerospace, defense, and hard tech companies. Everyone has a seat at the table and we value your input. Please reach out and connect with us!
For individuals, we hope you’ll plug into 47G events, initiatives, and news by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media. You can find our pages here: LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
For organizations around the world- companies, municipalities, community groups, nonprofits, or universities- we hope you join 47G and contribute to our vision. You can learn more about the benefits and responsibilities of membership here.
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It’s no secret, Utah punches above its weight in many categories - aerospace, defense, and hard tech are foremost among them.
We are home to some of the finest military installations nationwide, our academic institutions partner with industry to develop the next generation of talent, and our companies are developing the future of critical technology to keep our nation safe.
All together, Utah is home to over 1,000 aerospace, defense, and hard tech companies. For more information and highlights, check out the links below:
Kem C. Gardiner Institute Research
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On December 10, 1954, Colonel John Stapp became the fastest man on earth when he strapped himself into a rocket-propelled sled and launched down a 3,500’ track at 632 miles per hour. In the process, he experienced 46.2Gs of acceleration: the greatest ever endured by a test pilot.
Our name honors those who have blazed the path of exploration, from the pioneers who settled Utah’s frontier in 1847, to the test pilots who shattered the barriers of speed in the 1950’s—and sets the bar for the impact we seek to have as an organization.
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For press inquiries or media-related questions, please contact our Communications department at Muriel at muriel@xfactorutah.com. We are happy to assist with any information or interviews you may need regarding the industry, our association, or our members.
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To connect with a current 47G member and learn more about their experiences and insights, you can use our Member Directory on our website. This directory provides LinkedIn profile pages for the people and companies that make up 47G.
If you are interested in becoming a member and you would like to ask about the membership experience, go to the “Contact Us” page and send us a message.
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