Space
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Air ForceAir Force Examining Modernization of Early Warning Radars
The U.S. Air Force is examining modernization of its system of early warning radars and airborne command and control assets in Alaska. “It’s time to take a look at new […]
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SpaceAir Force Names New Locations As Possible HQ for U.S. Space Command
After revising selection criteria six months ago, the Department of the Air Force named six possible headquarters locations for U.S. Space Command on Nov. 19–Kirtland AFB, N.M.; Offutt AFB, Neb.; […]
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Business/FinancialParsons Completes Acquisition Of Braxton
Parsons Corp. [PSN] on Thursday said it completed its $300 million acquisition of Braxton Science & Technology Group, adding to its capabilities in the space market. The value of the […]
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Business/FinancialVoyager Space Holdings To Acquire The Launch Company
Voyager Space Holdings on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire The Launch Company in a deal that would be the first for the holding company in the launch sector. […]
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SpaceHead of RAF Points to ‘Kessler Effect’ Danger of Russian ASAT Tests
The head of the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) said that Russian anti-satellite (ASAT) tests this year by the “nesting doll” Cosmos 2542 and 2543 satellites could pose a significant […]
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SpaceAir Force Secretary Barrett Issues Call for Clean-Up of Space Debris
Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett on Nov. 16 called on industry to help the Air Force and U.S. Space Force with cleaning up space debris to help avoid collisions in […]
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SpaceBiden Taps Former NASA Chief Scientist to Lead NASA Review Team
Ellen Stofan of the Smithsonian Institution will lead the NASA review team for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the transition team said Tuesday. Stofan is the John and Adrienne Mars […]
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Business/FinancialRaytheon Technologies To Acquire Small Satellite Company Blue Canyon
Raytheon Technologies [RTX] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire a developer and manufacturer of small satellites and related components, Blue Canyon Technologies. Terms of the deal, which is […]
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SpaceSBIRS GEO-5 Satellite in Qualification Testing, As Lockheed Martin Finishes PDR on Next Gen OPIR
Lockheed Martin‘s [LMT] fifth space-based infrared system (SBIRS) missile warning satellite is in qualification testing, as the company has completed a preliminary design review (PDR) on the follow-on to SBIRS–the […]
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SpaceSpace Force Developing Non-Kinetic Counterspace Systems
When asked, U.S. Space Force has not revealed any kinetic, offensive space capabilities that it may be developing, but the newest military service has revealed two offensive, non-kinetic space systems […]