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Space

ATK, NASA Highlight SLS Solid Rocket Booster Cost-Saving Upgrades

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

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ATK [ATK] and NASA made progress in manufacturing the first ground test motor while ATK created cost-saving process upgrades for developing the solid rocket booster for the space agency’s Space Launch System, according to an ATK statement. Through its company-wide Value Stream Mapping (VSM) process, ATK enabled employees to identify inefficient processes, procedures and requirements to help reach the target condition. Through this process, ATK identified more than 400 NASA-approved changes and improvements. Many of the process improvements identified through…

Congress

U.S. Fighter Fleet Will Expand By 2040 But More Stealth Aircraft Will Mean Less Availability, CBO Says

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Congress

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The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

Congress

House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

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Congress

Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

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