Space
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Homeland Security
Strong Missile Defense Shield Could Permit More Confident Moves By United States To Reduce Nuclear Weapons Arsenal: Expert
The United States might move ahead with more confidence to reduce the number of nuclear warheads in its arsenal if the nation had a robust operational missile defense system in […]
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SpaceFuture Mars Rover To Be Called Curiosity
The Mars rover to be launched in 2011 will be called Curiosity. A NASA panel selected the name following a nationwide student contest that attracted more than 9,000 proposals via […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Gets $37.3 Million In Trade Secrets Suit Against L-3
Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] gained $37.3 million in a trade secrets lawsuit against L-3 Communications Corp. [LLL] and its unit L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Inc. That suit was aired in […]
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Business/Financial
Lockheed Subsidiary Settles Patent Infringement Suit; Terms Aren’t Disclosed
A Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] subsidiary settled a patent infringement lawsuit. Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed, except that the Lockheed unit, Savi Technology, Inc., termed it "favorable." Savi contended […]
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Space
Space Shuttle Endeavour Moved To Launch Pad 39A Yesterday; One-Day Delay Puts Pressure On June 13 Launch Plans; Wiring Needs To Be Checked After Glitch On Atlantis Raised Questions
Crew Rehearsal For Flight Delayed Two Days; Weather Might Mandate One-Month Delay In Endeavour Launch From Kennedy Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday rolled from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center […]
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Space
Atlantis Begins Piggyback Journey Back To Kennedy Space Center Atop Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Transporter
Hubble Space Telescope Mission A Huge Success; Orbiting Observatory Now Better Than Ever With New Sensors Space Shuttle Atlantis is headed for Kennedy Space Center, riding atop a Boeing 747 […]
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Business/Financial
Sirius FM-5 Satellite Delivered To Baikonur For Launch Atop Russian Proton Rocket
The Sirius FM-5 satellite and its Russian Proton M rocket were delivered separately to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, according to International Launch Services (ILS). After passing through customs, the […]
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Business/Financial
AMRAAM Completes Seventh Test Flight
The latest variant of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) completed its seventh test flight, Raytheon Co. [RTN] announced. During the March 19 test, the AIM-120D AMRAAM was fired from […]
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Space
NASA’s Shuttle and Rocket Launch Schedule
Updated — May 21, 2009 – 2 p.m. EDT Legend: + Targeted For | *No Earlier Than (Tentative) | **To Be Determined 2009 Launches Date: June 13 + Mission: STS-127 […]
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CongressObama Picks Bolden As Next NASA Administrator, Garver As Deputy
Bolden Commands Wide Support In Congress, But Conflicts Issue Remains How Will Bolden As Administrator Work With Norm Augustine Panel? Support voiced by leading members of Congress and influential outsiders […]