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Rich Abott
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UncategorizedAir Force Cites Fuel Leak in GPS IIF-3 Launch Investigation
An Air Force investigation has found that a fuel leak is to blame for an October 2012 GPS IIF-3 launch RL-10B anomaly, the service said last week. The fuel leak […]
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Air Force’s GPS IIF-8 Satellite Signals Controllers Proper Functioning
The Air Force’s eighth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-series satellite (GPS IIF-8) signaled to controllers it is functioning properly about 3.5 hours after the Oct. 29 launch, according to prime […]
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More Discussion Needed On Potential Limitations Of Satellite Disaggregation, GAO Says
More discussion is needed about the potential limitations of satellite disaggregation for the Defense Department, including changes that would be made to interconnecting systems and the financial investment those changes […]
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Orbital Won’t Stop Work On Cygnus Capsule Following Launch Failure
Orbital Sciences [ORB] will not stop work on its Cygnus space capsule that contains the cargo delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) following the Oct. 28 launch failure that […]
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No Provision For Launch Failure In Orbital-ATK Merger Agreement, Orbital CEO Says
Orbital Sciences [ORB] CEO David Thompson said Oct. 29 there is no specific provision in the agreement for company’s proposed $5 billion merger with ATK [ATK] covering launch failure and […]
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Orbital Looks To Other Launch Providers For Future CRS Missions
Orbital Sciences [ORB] is in discussions with rival launch providers, two domestic and one European, over hosting future NASA Cargo Resupply Services (CRS) missions while its Antares launch vehicle is […]
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Orbital Announces Antares Accident Investigation Board Members
Orbital Sciences [ORB] on Nov. 3 announced the following individuals will comprise the Antares launch failure Accident Investigation Board (AIB), which is being led by Orbital under the oversight of […]
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Antares Failure Investigation Focusing On First Stage Engines
Orbital Sciences [ORB] said Oct. 31 its investigation into the Oct. 28 Antares failure is prioritizing finding, cataloging and securing any elements remaining from the first stage propulsion system. The […]
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GD Wins Place on U.K. Managed Email Services Framework
The Crown Commercial Service of the United Kingdom awarded General Dynamics [GD] Information Technology one of five places on the U.K. Managed Email Services Framework. The framework allows public sector […]
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DDI for Nov. 7, 2014
- U.S., Dutch Forces Already Making Communications Adjustments in Bold Alligator 2014
- F-35C Performs Two Successful At-Sea Carrier Tests
- Dutch Looking to Make Aviation Security Checkpoints Reconfigurable in Real-Time
- South Korea Cancels KF-16 Upgrade Contract With BAE Systems
- GD Wins Place on UK Managed Email Services Framework
- South Korea Requests PAC-3 Missiles Worth $1.4 Billion