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Space

Orion Capsule Passes Design Hurdle That Would Need A Redo If Ares Scrapped

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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford NASA officials steering the cash-strapped Constellation program hailed the developmental Orion crew capsule's passing of a major review this week and maintained plans are on track for its 2015 launch. Even though a blue-ribbon panel is preparing to deliver a report to President Obama laying out alternate options for transporting astronauts to space with less money, NASA has been told to proceed with work on the Constellation space-shuttle replacement effort. Intended to carry astronauts to the moon…

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]