Space
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SpaceGallium Nitride Could Be Way Future SATCOM Systems Are Built, Boeing Exec Says
Gallium nitride, a semiconductor material, could be the way satellite communications (SATCOM) systems are built in the future, according to a Boeing [BA] executive. Boeing Vice President of Business Development […]
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Space
WGS, AEHF Will Expand Commercial SATCOM Businesses, Gilat CEO Says
The Defense Department’s next-generation Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) and Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AHEF) communications satellites will expand businesses involved in satellite-based communications, according to a CEO. “Anybody in any […]
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Air ForceKeeping F-35 Development Healthy Likely DoD’s Biggest Priority, Air Force’s Davis Says
Keeping the F-35’s development program healthy in this age of budget uncertainty is probably the Defense Department’s biggest priority, according to key Air Force general. Office of the Assistant Secretary […]
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Space
U.S., Japan Hold First Comprehensive Dialogue On Space Meeting
The United States and Japan yesterday in Tokyo held their first meeting of the Comprehensive Dialogue on Space, according to a Defense Department statement. DoD said the convening of this […]
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Space
SpaceX’s Dragon Successfully Connects With International Space Station
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) Dragon spacecraft successfully connected with the International Space Station (ISS) at around 8:56 a.m. EST Sunday, according to a company statement. At 1:14 p.m. EST, […]
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Space
SpaceX’s Dragon Spacecraft Experiences Anomaly En Route To ISS
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) launched successfully Friday, but its Dragon spacecraft experienced an anomaly once it reached orbit. SpaceX spokeswoman Christina […]
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Air Force
Northrop Grumman Delivers First Communications Payload For Air Force’s EPS
Northrop Grumman [NOC] has delivered the first of two protected communications payloads for the Air Force’s Enhanced Polar System (EPS), according to a company statement. EPS will provide continuous coverage […]
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Space
Second SpaceX Mission To ISS Scheduled For Friday Launch
The second mission by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) to the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for Friday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., according to a NASA […]
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Space
Space Industry Execs Warn Of Coverage Gaps In Weather, Observation Satellites
Space industry executives yesterday warned of coverage gaps in weather and earth observation satellite systems as time runs out to avert budget sequestration. During a Capitol Hill press briefing held […]
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Air Force
Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin $405 Million In GPS III, SBIRS Contracts
The Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] nearly $405 million in space systems contracts, kick-starting work on additional Global Positioning System (GPS) III and Space-Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) satellites. […]