April 2008 Space News

LOCKHEED MARTIN ACHIEVES KEY MILESTONE ON NEW MISSILE WARNING SATELLITE Lockheed Martin 30 Apr 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that it has achieved a major integrated test milestone on the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft that enables the start of environmental testing in preparation for launch in late 2009.
LONG-LIVED NASA POLAR SATELLITE, BUILT BY LOCKHEED MARTIN, ENDS SERVICE AFTER 12 PRODUCTIVE YEARS Lockheed Martin 30 Apr 2008 -- After more than 12 years of collecting valuable data on how Earth's space environment is affected by continual bombardment from radiation and particles from the Sun, NASA has decommissioned its Polar spacecraft
Turkey may use Russian S-300 systems to build missile shield RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- Turkey is planning to build its own long-range missile defense network by 2010 and may choose Russian-made S-300 air defense systems as its main component, a local news agency said on Wednesday.
Air Force receives last GPS IIR satellite AFPN 28 Apr 2008 -- The Air Force received the last in a series of GPS IIR(M) satellites from Lockheed Martin during an recent fly-out ceremony at the Lockheed Martin facility in Valley Forge, Penn.
India Launches Multiple Satellites Into Space VOA 28 Apr 2008 -- India has launched a record number of satellites into space in a single mission
Lockheed Martin Joins Northrop Grumman Team Competing for GPS OCX Phase B Contract Northrop Grumman 28 Apr 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that Lockheed Martin has joined its team competing for the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Control Segment (OCX) Phase B contract.
Raytheon Awarded $86.7 Million to Upgrade Satellite Communication Terminals Raytheon 28 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has won an $86.7 million contract to produce and install upgrade kits for the Army's Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal, or SMART-T.
Space shuttle Discovery scheduled for launch on May 31 RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- The next launch of a U.S. space shuttle to the International Space Station (ISS) has been scheduled for May 31, Russia's Federal Space Agency said on Monday, citing NASA officials.
Zenit rocket puts Israeli satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- A Ukrainian-Russian carrier rocket has successfully put an Israeli communications satellite into orbit, Russia's Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Monday.
Signing of Czech-U.S. radar deal delayed - Czech Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- The signing of a treaty on the deployment of a missile-defense radar station in the Czech Republic has been postponed, a Czech Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
India orbits 10 satellites in single launch RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- India launched on Monday a PSLV-C9 rocket carrying 10 satellites, a record number for the country's space program, national television reported.
Russia launches second satellite for Galileo navigation system RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2008 -- A Russian carrier rocket has delivered the second satellite for Europe's Galileo navigation system into orbit, Russia's Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Sunday.
ATV re-boosts ISS to a higher orbit EADS 25 Apr 2008 -- The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) has successfully re-boosted the International Space Station (ISS) to a higher altitude.
Zenit carrier rocket launch postponed until Monday - Roscosmos RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008 -- The launch of a modified Zenit carrier rocket with an Israeli communications satellite on board from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan has been postponed until Monday, a Russian space agency spokesman said Friday.
Boeing Completes Hardware Installation for SBSS Satellite Operations Center Boeing 24 Apr 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today said it has finished installing the hardware for its Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) system's Satellite Operations Center (SOC).
Green light from Baikonur: Giove-B ready for launch EADS 24 Apr 2008 -- The European satellite navigation system Galileo* is a step nearer to becoming a reality
Zenit carrier rocket launch postponed until April 25 RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008 -- The launch of a modified Zenit carrier rocket with an Israeli communications satellite on board from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan has been postponed for 24 hours, a Russian space agency spokesperson said.
LOCKHEED MARTIN SUBMITS PROPOSALS TO ADVANCE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S OPERATIONALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE EFFORTS Lockheed Martin 23 Apr 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has submitted a series of innovative proposals to the Department of Defense designed to advance state-of-the-art technologies in support of fielding rapid and responsive space systems for the warfighter.
Raytheon Awarded $79 Million To Upgrade Taiwan's Patriot Air and Missile Defense Capabilities Raytheon 23 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received a $79 million Foreign Military Sales award from the U.S. Army to provide Taiwan with Patriot Configuration-3 radar upgrade kits and related engineering and technical services.
Zenit rocket to orbit Israeli satellite April 24 RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2008 -- The launch of a modified Zenit rocket to put an Israeli communications satellite into orbit has been scheduled for April 24, a spokesperson for Russia's Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) said.
Boeing and Turkey's HAVELSAN Renew Missile Defense Partnership Boeing 22 Apr 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and HAVELSAN, a leading software and systems company in the Republic of Turkey, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue pursuing solutions in regional and global ballistic missile defense.
General Dynamics Selected By NASA to Build the Spacecraft for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission General Dynamics 22 Apr 2008 -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been selected by NASA to build the spacecraft for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM).
Soyuz Fails Again in an Exceptionally Dangerous Re-entry by Charles P. Vick, 22 Apr 2008 -- The Saturday April 19, 2008 re-entry of the ISS, Soyuz TMA-11, “Expedition-16” crew and Guest South Korean Cosmonaut So-yeon Yi was subjected to an unexpectedly steep ballistic re-entry enduring a maximum of 8-9 G’s gravitational deceleration loading force before landing some 260 miles (420 km) short of its intended landing zone on the Kazakhstan steppes
Raytheon Awarded Planning Contract for European Mid-course Radar Program Raytheon 22 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $5 million U. S. Missile Defense Agency contract to begin initial planning and requirements definition for the European Mid-course Radar program proposed for the Czech Republic.
Boeing and Ball Aerospace Achieve New Milestone for SBSS Program Boeing 21 Apr 2008 -- The Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) System Block 10 team, led by Boeing [NYSE: BA] with Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. [NYSE: BLL] providing the space vehicle, today announced completion of the payload electronics, high-speed gimbal and testing of the space vehicle's visible sensor, enabling the start of payload integration and test.
Raytheon Awarded $241 Million to Provide South Korea Patriot Air and Missile Defense Capabilities Raytheon 21 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received a $241 million U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to provide the Republic of Korea with command and control, communications, maintenance support, and training equipment for the Patriot air and missile defense system.
S. Korean astronaut says flames scared her during Soyuz landing RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2008 -- South Korea's first astronaut Yi So-yeon said Monday she was scared as she saw flames engulfing a re-entry capsule during her return to Earth along with two crewmembers on Saturday.
Russian space capsule lands 260 miles away from target site RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2008 -- Russia's space capsule carrying International Space Station crew landed 420 km (260 miles) away from the target site in northern Kazakhstan, but the crew are safe, Mission Control said Saturday.
Lockheed Martin-Built Vinasat-1 Satellite Launched Successfully For Vietnam Posts And Telecommunications Group Lockheed Martin 18 Apr 2008 -- The VINASAT-1 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) of Vietnam, was successfully launched today from Kourou, French Guiana. Lift-off occurred at 6:17 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace of Evry, France
New satellite provides more power, better warfighter support AFPN 17 Apr 2008 -- The most powerful communications satellite in the Department of Defense inventory is circling the Earth and went operational April 15.
Sentinel-2: A new contract worth €195 million for Astrium EADS 17 Apr 2008 -- Astrium has been appointed by ESA to be the prime contractor to build Sentinel-2, the first optical satellite in the Sentinel series.
C/NOFS Satellite Built by General Dynamics Successfully Launched From Reagan Test Site General Dynamics 17 Apr 2008 -- The Communication/Navigation Outage Forecasting System (C/NOFS) satellite, designed and built by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, was successfully launched today from the U.S. Army’s Reagan Test Site in the Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Boeing Awarded Launch Services Contract for 2nd WorldView Satellite Boeing 16 Apr 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], through its commercial launch business, Boeing Launch Services, has been awarded a contract to launch DigitalGlobe's second WorldView Earth-imaging satellite on a Delta II launch vehicle.
Lockheed Martin-Built VINASAT-1 Satellite Ready To Be Launched For Vietnam Posts And Telecommunications Group Lockheed Martin 16 Apr 2008 -- The VINASAT-1 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) of Vietnam, is ready for launch on April 18 aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace.
LOCKHEED MARTIN DELIVERS KEY GROUND SOFTWARE FOR NATION'S SPACE-BASED MISSILE WARNING SYSTEM Lockheed Martin 16 Apr 2008 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team developing the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has successfully delivered two key blocks of ground software integral to supporting the program's geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and highly elliptical orbit (HEO) constellation.
Raytheon Wins $61 Million Contract for Global Positioning Receivers Raytheon 16 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has won a $61 million U.S. Air Force contract to complete the development and certification of next-generation global positioning receivers.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, RD AMROSS Successfully Power Atlas V Launch To Deliver Commercial Communications Satellite into Orbit Pratt & Whitney 15 Apr 2008 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and RD AMROSS, LLC successfully powered the launch yesterday of an Atlas V rocket on a mission to deliver a commercial communications satellite into orbit.
B-SAT AWARDS LOCKHEED MARTIN CONTRACT FOR BSAT-3b SATELLITE Lockheed Martin 15 Apr 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has been awarded a contract by the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) of Japan to build its next geostationary telecommunications satellite
Northrop Grumman Submits Proposal for GOES-R to NASA Northorp Grumman 15 Apr 2008 -- As Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) prepares to observe the sixth anniversary of excellent on-orbit performance of NASA's Aqua spacecraft, the company announced it has submitted a proposal to NASA to design and develop the next generation of satellites that will continuously monitor the earth and its environment from a geostationary orbit.
Russia continues flight simulation experiments for Mars-500 RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2008 -- Four volunteers will spend ten days in a compression chamber with a reduced oxygen level as preparation for Mars-500, a Russian ground-based experiment to simulate a flight to Mars.
New Russian telecoms satellite starts work RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2008 -- Russia's new Express-AM33 telecommunications satellite that was orbited in late January has started operations, the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) said on Tuesday.
ATK Composite Technology Supports Atlas V Launch of a Mobile Communications Satellite for ICO Global Communications ATK 15 Apr 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE: ATK) composite technology supported today's successful launch of an United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
Lockheed Martin Successfully Launches ICO G1 Mobile Interactive Media Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 15 Apr 2008 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully delivered a telecommunications satellite into orbit this afternoon aboard an Atlas V rocket manufactured by United Launch Alliance
Japan reassures Russia over missile cooperation with U.S. RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Japan's foreign minister reassured his Russian counterpart on Monday that Tokyo's missile defense cooperation with the United States is not targeted against Russia.
Russia to test flight new-generation space rocket in 2010 RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Flight tests of a new-generation Russian space launch vehicle will start in 2010, the director of the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center said on Monday.
Russia to use Baikonur space center until 2050 - Roscosmos RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2008 -- Russia will use the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan until 2050, the head of the Russian space agency said Saturday.
LOCKHEED MARTIN SET FOR LAUNCH OF ICO G1 SPACECRAFT Lockheed Martin 10 Apr 2008 -- completing final preparations for Monday’s launch of a commercial telecommunications satellite aboard an Atlas V booster provided by United Launch Alliance.
Russian Spacecraft With First South Korean Astronaut Docks at Space Station VOA 10 Apr 2008 -- A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying South Korea's first astronaut has docked successfully at the International Space Station.
Russia, Poland in deadlock over missile shield IRNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Russia and Poland have failed again to reach an agreement over the proposed US missile base in Central Europe, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russian ISS segment construction delayed for 5 years RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- The construction of the Russian segment for the International Space Station will be delayed for five years due to insufficient funding, the head of Russia's space rocket corporation said on Thursday.
Russian spacecraft docks with orbital station RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- The Soyuz TMA-12 delivery vehicle has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) delivering two Russian crew members and South Korea's first astronaut, Russia's Mission Control said on Thursday.
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Completes Testing for GeoEye’s Next-Generation Earth Imaging Satellite General Dynamics 09 Apr 2008 -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today the completion of satellite integration and environmental testing for GeoEye’s next-generation earth imaging satellite, GeoEye-1.
Russia wants permanent presence at Poland, Czech missile sites IRNA 09 Apr 2008 -- Russia wants its military officers to be present at all times at the planned US missile sites in Poland and the Czech Republic to make sure Russia is not a target, the Russian foreign minister said Tuesday.
Russia, Poland in deadlock over missile shield RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2008 -- Russia and Poland have failed again to reach an agreement over the proposed U.S. missile shield in Central Europe, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
U.S. senator calls for space-based interceptor missiles RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2008 -- United States Senator Wayne Allard has called for interceptor missiles to be deployed on satellites in permanent orbit, so that the U.S. can rapidly respond to threats anywhere on Earth.
Boeing and TEAM TSAT Confirm Readiness of Advanced Satellite Electronics Boeing 08 Apr 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its TEAM TSAT industry partners have successfully demonstrated the readiness of the advanced electronics that will be used in the Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT).
Lockheed Martin Team Successfully Completes Major Flight Software Design Review For Space-Based Missile Warning System Lockheed Martin 08 Apr 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive review of improved flight software designed to provide highly reliable command and control of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft.
Raytheon to Lead Team Pursuing the U.S. Air Force Global Broadcast Service Raytheon 08 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has signed exclusive teaming agreements with Harris Corporation and HP as part of an industry-leading team to pursue the $30 million U.S. Air Force Global Broadcast Service Satellite Broadcast Manager transition contract.
Russia to conduct 28 space launches from Baikonur in 2008 RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- The number of spacecraft to be launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan will increase 33%, year-on-year, in 2008 to a total of 28, the local mayor said on Tuesday.
Russian Soyuz rocket blasts off to ISS with 1st Korean astronaut RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- A Russian Soyuz-FG carrier rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday carrying South Korea's first astronaut, on the 17th expedition to the International Space Station.
Fidel Castro weighs in on U.S.-Russia missile shield debate RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro said U.S. plans for a global anti-missile shield were a menace to Russia, and advised Moscow to seek its main allies in Asia.
South Korea's First Woman Astronaut Lifts Off Into Space VOA 08 Apr 2008 -- South Koreans are celebrating the launch of their country's first space traveler
Plants as Important in Space as on Earth VOA 08 Apr 2008 -- Growing a vegetable garden isn't so difficult, on earth. But a space garden… well, that's another story
General Dynamics Awarded $109 Million Army Contract for WIN-T Satellite Communications Terminals General Dynamics 07 Apr 2008 -- General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies has been awarded $109 million from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J., to provide specialized satellite communications earth terminals and support services for Increment One of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program.
Reserve officials activate space wing AFPN 07 Apr 2008 -- Air Force Reserve Command officials stood up its first space wing, the 310th Space Wing, April 4 at Peterson Air Force Base.
Northrop Grumman Completes Strategic Agreement With SEAKR Engineering for Command and Data Handling Equipment for Satellites Northrop Grumman 07 Apr 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today announced a strategic, long-term supply agreement with SEAKR Engineering, Inc., Centennial, Colo., making SEAKR an exclusive supplier for select command and data handling equipment.
MODERNIZED GPS SATELLITE BEGINS OPERATIONS FOLLOWING ANOTHER RECORD ON-ORBIT DEPLOYMENT BY JOINT U.S. AIR FORCE/LOCKHEED MARTIN TEAM Lockheed Martin 07 Apr 2008 -- A combined U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team has completed a rapid on-orbit deployment of the modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite launched on March 15 from Cape Canaveral
Northrop Grumman-Built TDRS-1 Satellite Reaches 25 Years of Operational Success and Sets New Standard for Longevity, Reliability Northrop Grumman 07 Apr 2008 -- The first of six Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system spacecraft built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) completed 25 years of successful on-orbit operations on April 4, setting a new standard for long life and reliability.
Iran proposes missile shield against U.S., Israel RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Iran's defense minister said on Monday the world needs a missile shield to protect against threats from Israel and the United States.
U.S.-Czech missile defense deal to be signed in May - agency RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Washington and Prague will sign a bilateral treaty on the stationing of a U.S. radar base on Czech soil in early May, a Czech news agency reported on Monday.
Progress M-63 successfully 'buried' in south Pacific RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Progress M-63 space cargo ship was successfully 'buried' on Monday at a spaceship cemetery in the southern Pacific, a Mission Control spokesman said.
Russia, Poland to hold U.S missile shield talks in Moscow RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Russian and Polish deputy foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday in Moscow to discuss U.S. plans to deploy elements of its missile defense system in Poland, a Russian diplomatic source has said.
Russia's satellite navigation market may be worth $6 bln by 2015 RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Russia's satellite navigation services market will be worth 160 billion rubles ($6.6 billion) by 2015, the general director of the Russian Institute of Radio Navigation said on Monday.
Poland ready to talk missile shield with Russia, the U.S. RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Warsaw is ready to hold talks with Russia and Washington on the proposed U.S. anti-missile shield if it is deployed in Poland, the deputy foreign minister said.
Russia: Friendly Words, But Bush And Putin Fail To Resolve Disputes RFE/RL 06 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart George W. Bush met in the Black Sea resort of Sochi today for their last bilateral meeting as presidents.
Wrap: Bush, Putin fail to agree on missile shield at farewell talks RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin failed to overcome their differences on missile defense at their final summit in south Russia on Sunday.
Bush, Putin Look Back US-Russian Relations VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- During a joint news conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin spoke with a bit of nostalgia as they looked back at their stewardship of U.S.-Russian relations during the past seven years
Putin 'optimistic' over missile shield dispute with U.S. RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he was cautiously optimistic that his country and the United States will eventually resolve their disagreements over Washington's missile defense plans for Europe.
Bush, Putin Remain Divided on Missile Defense System VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin have ended their farewell summit without agreement on missile defense, but with a blueprint for their successors
White House: No Missile Defense Deal Expected This Weekend VOA 05 Apr 2008 -- White House officials say they do not expect U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach an agreement this weekend on a missile defense system that the U.S. wants to place in Central Europe
Vandenberg Airmen launch missile successfully AFPN 04 Apr 2008 -- A Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a National Nuclear Security Administration test assembly launched at 1:01 a.m. April 1 by Vandenberg Air Force Base officials.
Progress M-63 to undock from ISS on April 7 RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- A Progress M-63 space freighter loaded with garbage will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on April 7 and buried at a "spaceship cemetery" in the Pacific, Russia's Mission Control said Friday.
Rendez-Vous in Space : ATV Jules Verne reaches its destination EADS 07 Apr 2008 -- Three global successes for Astrium in two monthsFollowing the docking of Columbus with the ISS on 11 February, the launch of the ATV by a new version of Ariane 5 on 9 March, and now the docking of the ATV with the ISS, Astrium has just achieved three brilliant successes.
U.S. AIR FORCE/LOCKHEED MARTIN TEAM CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF GPS IIR PROGRAM AS FINAL SATELLITE IS READIED FOR SHIPMENT TO CAPE CANAVERAL FOR JUNE LAUNCH Lockheed Martin 03 Apr 2008 -- In a ceremony heralding the success of the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System Block IIR modernization effort (GPS IIR-M), Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced it has completed work on the last satellite in the program constellation, which features a demonstration payload that will transmit the new civil signal, known as L5.
NATO Invites New Members, Backs Bush On Missile Defense VOA 03 Apr 2008 -- NATO summit leaders meeting in Romania have invited two Balkan countries to join the alliance, but say the time is not right for Ukraine and Georgia.
Northrop Grumman Awarded Five Study Contracts for Next Generation Astronomy Missions Northrop Grumman 03 Apr 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is a partner on five contracts awarded by NASA to investigate concepts for next-generation space telescopes.
Europe's cargo spacecraft docks with orbital station RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2008 -- Europe's space freighter, Jules Verne, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), bringing supplies to support the operation of the orbital station for another six months, Russian Mission Control said on Thursday.
US Official Says NATO to Endorse Missile Shield VOA 03 Apr 2008 -- An American official says the NATO summit has agreed to back plans to put a missile defense system in Europe
Raytheon Wins Its First Contract With NASA's Johnson Space Center to Perform Flight Controller And Instructor Training Needs Analysis Raytheon 02 Apr 2008 -- Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has been selected by NASA's Johnson Space Center to assist in implementing a new training model for flight controllers and instructors.
China to orbit Venezuela-Uruguay satellite in 2008 RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2008 -- Venezuela and Uruguay plan to have their own communications satellite in space by the end of 2008, Mexican media reported.
Missile Defense Embodies Balanced Approach, General Says AFPS 01 Apr 2008 -- In a 21st-century security environment with diverse global threats, the United States must underpin its offensive capabilities with protective systems such as missile defense, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
Putin, Bush may sign missile shield document on April 6 RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- A joint document to be signed by the Russian and U.S. presidents on April 6 will include issues related to missile defense, a Kremlin source said on Tuesday.
Russia's Progress develops new Bion-M biosatellite RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- Russia' Progress design and production center is developing a new Bion-M biosatellite for scientific and applied research in space biology and medicine, a spokesman for the center said on Tuesday.
Russia capable of defeating U.S. missile shield in Europe - Bush RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. president said the missile shield planned for Central Europe would be no threat to Moscow, as Russia has sufficient firepower to overcome the proposed defense system.
U.S. uncertain missile shield deal can be reached in S.Russia RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. and Russia may not resolve their European missile shield dispute at an upcoming meeting in Sochi between the presidents, but will continue working on the issue, a White House official said.