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Arrays Deploy: A Solar Array For Orion Spacecraft, And A Reflector For Inmarsat 4 F3 Satellite

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Monday, October 13th, 2008

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A circular solar array for the next-generation Orion U.S. space capsule, and a flexible wing reflector array for the Inmarsat 4 F3 satellite, both deployed correctly, companies announced. In the Orion development, NASA and Alliant Techsystems Inc. [ATK] announced that the UltraFlex solar array successfully tested and deployed, according to ATK. The array is very similar to the twin arrays that will power the Orion space capsule being developed by prime contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] for missions to low…

Space

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Congress

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Pentagon

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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