Space
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BudgetHouse Rejects Attempt To Nix Space-Based Missile Defense
The House has defeated by voice vote a proposal to block funding for a new space-based missile defense system. The proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2018 defense appropriations bill would have […]
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SpaceU.S. Strategic Command Consolidating Component Commands
U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) is streamlining its component structure by consolidating 18 component commands into four, the head of STRATCOM said July 26. Under the reorganization, one component command will […]
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Air ForceLawmakers Seek To Block Funding For Space Corps, Space-Based Missile Defense
As the full House gears up to consider its fiscal year 2018 defense appropriations bill this week, lawmakers have submitted more than 140 amendments for potential consideration, including proposals to […]
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Air ForceAir Force Issues Draft RFP For Next Order Of GPS III Satellites
The Air Force has taken a step toward re-competing production of Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellites by releasing a draft solicitation for up to 22 spacecraft. Industry feedback on […]
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SpaceDeveloping Falcon Heavy Rocket Is Harder Than Expected, SpaceX’s Musk Says
Developing SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket has proven more challenging than expected, according to SpaceX founder Elon Musk. Musk said at a conference July 19 that he originally thought the project […]
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SpaceSierra Nevada Taps ULA To Launch Dream Chaser To Space Station
Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) announced July 19 that it has picked the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket to launch the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s first two cargo resupply missions to […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyOrbital ATK Loses Bid To Block DARPA Satellite Servicing Program
A federal judge has told the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that it can proceed with developing a satellite-servicing spacecraft, rebuffing Orbital ATK [OA], which charged that the government program […]
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Business/FinancialMDA, DigitalGlobe Re-file Merger Plans With CFIUS
Canada’s MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) and DigitalGlobe, Inc. [DGI], which is being acquired by MDA, on Wednesday, said they have withdrawn and re-filed their voluntary notice to a United […]
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CongressSecretary Mattis Urges Congress To Nix Proposed Space Corps
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is urging Congress to reject a House proposal to set up a space corps in the Air Force Department, saying that the provision in the fiscal […]
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SpacePence Says Space Council Will Promote Human Spaceflight, National Security
Vice President Mike Pence touted the newly revived National Space Council during a July 6 visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, saying the group will help reenergize U.S. […]