Space

Extending Raptor Production Would Save Existing Jobs, Swiftly Aid Ailing Economy CBO Report: Federal Spending Would Boost U.S. Economy More Than Reducing Taxes Yet another case has been made for […]

Raytheon Co. [RTN] submitted a final proposal for development of the ground segment for NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) next- generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R series (GOES-R). When […]

China likely will continue its explosive 12 to 18 percent increase in military spending, an analyst said. The Asian giant can well afford such outlays, with a national debt equivalent […]

A new shaped-charge warhead was tested for the Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 (JSOW C-1), Raytheon Co. [RTN] announced. The Navy tested the new warhead, which delivers the same effect as […]

The German government asked MEADS International (MI) to integrate a European air defense missile into the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Scope of work provides for incorporation of IRIS-T […]

Cryocooler technology developed by Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC] will improve data collection by the next generation of astrophysics missions, such as the International X-ray Observatory (IXO), the company announced. Cryocoolers […]

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has proposed an outline of changes to the defense procurement system. That system has drawn criticism from lawmakers in Congress, who cite giant increases in […]

NASA issued a request for proposals for the Altair lunar lander that will transport astronauts from the next-generation Orion space capsule (crew exploration vehicle) orbiting the moon down to the […]

Arianespace ordered Astrium, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., to produce 35 Ariane 5 heavy lift rockets, the companies announced. The contract, signed at the European Space […]

NASA will launch a satellite that will measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and track down its source, with liftoff on a Taurus XL rocket set for 1:51 a.m. PT […]