Space
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SpaceSpaceX Pushes Orbcomm Launch Beyond Press Time
The Space Exploration Technologies Corp.- (SpaceX) Orbcomm launch originally scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT Friday was delayed beyond press time by so SpaceX could check leak check data, a company […]
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Air ForceMcCain Questions True Cost Of RD-180 To Air Force
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member John McCain (R-Ariz.) Friday questioned the true cost of the RD-180 Russian-made rocket engine to the Air Force. In a letter to Under Secretary […]
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BudgetNASA Space Technology Loses Big In SAC-Approved CJS Legislation
NASA’s space technology efforts received 18 percent less than requested in President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget request, according to legislation approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC). The […]
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Air ForceULA Could Privately Fund Next-Generation Engine, White House Doesn’t Like Program
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is willing to develop a next-generation rocket engine without government investment, but company CEO Michael Gass warned a purely private program could deliver the United States […]
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InternationalAirbus, Safran Team For Launch Activities
Airbus and Safran are teaming to propose a new family of space launch vehicles to serve both commercial and institutional needs, according to a joint company statement. The companies will […]
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SpaceULA Signs Multiple Contracts For Next-Generation Propulsion Work
United Launch Alliance (ULA) says it’s signed commercial contracts with multiple United States-based companies to investigate next-generation liquid oxygen (LOX)/hydrocarbon first stage propulsion concepts. In collaboration with ULA, each company […]
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Air ForceAir Force Uncommitted To Next-Generation Rocket Engine Program
The Air Force is undecided about not only pursuing a next-generation liquid engine program but also the type of engine that could be developed, a top service official said Friday. […]
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Space
Commerce Department Relaxes Satellite Imagery Resolution Restrictions, DigitalGlobe Says
The Commerce Department relaxed restrictions on companies selling high-resolution satellite imagery, according to a DigitalGlobe [DGI] statement. The long-awaited updated approvals will allow DigitalGlobe to sell imagery to all its […]
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Air ForceMusk Likes Methane Engine For Next-Generation Rocket Engine Program
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk prefers a methane engine if the Defense Department decides to pursue a next-generation liquid rocket engine program. Musk said […]
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Air Force
House Appropriators Allocate $220 Million For Next-Gen Liquid Engine
The fiscal year 2015 defense spending bill passed Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) includes $220 million for a next-generation liquid rocket engine. Momentum has been building on Capitol […]