Space
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SpaceSpaceX Successfully Launches SES-8
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Tuesday successfully launched the SES-8 telecommunications satellite into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., at 5:41 […]
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Space
Arianespace Increasing Ariane 5 Fairing To Accommodate Electric Propulsion Satellites
European launch provider Arianespace has invested as much as $68 million to increase the fairing volume on its heavy lift Ariane 5 rocket to accommodate electric propulsion satellites, company Chairman […]
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BudgetSpaceX Schedules Tuesday For Third SES-8 Launch Attempt
The Air Force scheduled today for Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) third attempt to launch the SES-8 communications satellite into orbit, according to a service spokeswoman. The company said Monday […]
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Space
SpaceX Postpones SES-8 Launch To Thursday
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) pushed Monday’s launch to Thursday to investigate unexpected readings in the first stage liquid oxygen system, company spokeswoman Hannah Post said in an email. SpaceX […]
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Budget
White House Releases New National Space Transportation Policy
The White House last week released a new National Space Transportation Policy, much of which is consistent with the last policy released in 2004. Goals of the policy include promoting […]
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United States, Australia To Deepen Security Ties As U.S. Focuses On Asia-Pacific
The United States and Australia yesterday signed a joint Statement of Principles, reinforcing a common vision and commitment to deepening security ties as in areas such as force posture, cooperation […]
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Air ForceGPS III Successfully Communicates With Simulators For Existing GPS Satellites
Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] prototype for the Air Force’s next generation of GPS proved that it will be able to communicate with the existing GPS satellite constellation, the company said yesterday. […]
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Air Force
Air Force Launches ORS-3, STPSat-3 Satellites
The Air Force Tuesday successfully launched its Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) and Space Test Program (STP) satellites from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia, according to a service statement. […]
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NASA’s MAVEN Spacecraft Successfully Launches
NASA yesterday successfully launched its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft, commencing its 10-month journey to the “Red Planet,” according to an agency statement. The launch took place at […]
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Business/FinancialScott Webster Appointed To Top Slots On MBDA Inc.
MBDA yesterday appointed Orbital Sciences Corp. [ORB] co-founder Scott Webster as Chairman of the Board, CEO and Managing Director of MBDA Inc., replacing Jerry Agee who is retiring. Scott Webster […]