Space
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Business/FinancialRockwell Collins Completes Purchase of DataPath
Rockwell Collins [COL] on Monday said it has completed its acquisition of satellite communications systems provider DataPath, Inc., giving it a position in the commercial satellite network communications market. The […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed 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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SpaceSpace 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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SpaceAtlantis 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/FinancialSirius 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/FinancialAMRAAM 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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SpaceNASA’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 […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Given $1.49 Billion Space-Based Infrared Satellite Contract
The Air Force gave Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] a $1.487 billion cost plus fixed fee contract to provide the third Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite. Lockheed also […]
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Business/FinancialMembers Of Augustine Committee Reviewing NASA Programs Are Named
First Meeting Scheduled; Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle On Agenda NASA today announced the members of the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee that will review NASA programs, including […]