Space
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SpaceRussia To Replace Baikonur Cosmodrome In Kazakhstan With Russian Spaceport
Russia eventually will replace the venerable launch facility, the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with a new spaceport in Russia, according to CNS, RIA Novosti and Western news media. However, Baikonur […]
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Space
Report Is Critical Of Ballistic Missile Defense Programs
A report by a key Pentagon office on ballistic missile defense (BMD) programs should raise concerns that they are far from finished, reliable systems able to strike down incoming enemy […]
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Space
Branson Unveils SpaceShipTwo, Sees ‘Thousands’ Venturing Into Space
Billionaire space buff investor Richard Branson unveiled a new commercial spacecraft system, WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo, predicting that "thousands" of people will be able to realize their dream of venturing into […]
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Business/FinancialSea Launch To Seek NASA Space-Missions Contracts
Sea Launch Co. LLC, until now providing launch services for non-governmental or dual-use customers, will seek contracts from NASA to provide cargo re-supply missions to the International Space Station, according […]
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Business/Financial
CBO Sees Huge Reduction In Deficits Beginning In Three Years
Budget Deficits Projected To Swing To Surpluses Vast Improvement In Federal Finances In Next Decade Could Be Enough To Permit Giant Funding Gains For NASA, Missile Defense, Other Federal Programs […]
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Space
Sea Launch To Seek NASA Space-Missions Contracts
By Dave Ahearn Sea Launch, until now providing launch services for non-governmental or dual-use customers, will seek contracts from NASA to provide cargo re-supply missions to the International Space Station, […]
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Business/Financial
Pratt Reports Successful Tests On Engine For Future U.S. Ares Rocket
The J-2X rocket engine for the next-generation U.S. spacecraft rocket aced tests, according to Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies [UTX] unit. That engine will power the Ares launch […]
