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Business/Financial

Boeing And Contractors Sign Agreement For Ares I Upper Stage Work

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Monday, February 18th, 2008

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The Boeing Co. [BA] signed an associate contractor's agreement (ACA) with five other aerospace companies to work together on the Ares I upper stage. That agreement will save NASA time and resources by ensuring its contractors work together seamlessly, according to the company. The ACA was formed with those companies that have key contracts with Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Ala., on the Ares I upper stage. Participating companies include Aerojet, Boeing, Hamilton Sundstrand, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.,…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

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Army

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

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