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NASA Seeks Input On Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program

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Monday, January 4th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic NASA recently announced that it is considering two significant procurement actions in the area of commercial reusable suborbital spaceflight services. The agency "is requesting technical and programmatic input to improve the government's understanding of flight opportunities to aid potential science investigators in scoping and designing possible future suborbital investigations," states a request for information posted recently on the Federal Business Opportunities web site. "Responses to this RFI are welcome from all interested parties, especially potential providers of…

Space

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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