October 2007 Space News

Army Astronaut Preps for 3rd Spacewalk to Check Damaged Panel Army News 31 Oct 2007 -- Army astronaut Col. Doug Wheelock is preparing for his third spacewalk with mission specialist Scott Parazynski, scheduled for Thursday, as the space shuttle Discovery's crew continues to evaluate a damaged solar array discovered Tuesday.
NASA Shifts Mission Priorities at International Space Station VOA 31 Oct 2007 -- NASA has delayed the fourth spacewalk of a complex two-week mission by U.S. space shuttle Discovery to boost the capability of the International Space Station
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates New Air and Missile Defense Technologies During U.S. Army Patriot Exercise Northrop Grumman 31 Oct 2007 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) successfully demonstrated several new air and missile defense battle management tools last month during a 10-day U.S. Army exercise focusing on net-centric upgrades to the Patriot missile communications system.
National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Command, Control and Communications Segment Completes Transition to Operations Raytheon 31 Oct 2007 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), Northrop Grumman Corp. and the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Integrated Program Office (IPO) successfully completed the transition of the NPOESS command, control and communications segment (C3S) to the operations and support team.
Russia expects U.S. missile defense proposal in writing soon RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Russia expects the United States to present its missile defense proposals in writing in the near future, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russia Says US Ignoring Moscow's Missile Shield Alternatives VOA 31 Oct 2007 -- Russia is accusing the United States of pressing forward with plans for a missile defense system in Europe, without giving proper consideration to Russian-proposed alternatives.
Spacewalk Connects Truss to International Space Station Army News 30 Oct 2007 -- Army astronaut Col. Doug Wheelock and mission specialist Scott Parazynski began a spacewalk at 4:45 a.m. EDT today to help fasten the Port 6 truss to its new home on the International Space Station.
Lockheed Martin Completes Major Test Of First Advanced Military Communications Satellite Lockeed Martin 30 Oct 2007 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has completed a major test of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite, demonstrating its readiness to enter the critical environmental test phase in preparation for launch in late 2008
Russia to launch German satellite on November 1 RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- A Russian Cosmos 3M carrier rocket will launch on November 1 a German SAR-Lupe satellite from the Plesetsk space center in northern Russia, the defense ministry said Tuesday.
Shuttle Astronauts Install Solar Unit on Space Station VOA 30 Oct 2007 -- Astronauts have finished installing a solar power unit on the International Space Station Tuesday, during their third spacewalk.
BAE SYSTEMS' INFRARED SEEKER SUCCESSFULLY GUIDES THAAD INTERCEPTOR TO TARGET BAE Systems 29 Oct 2007 -- A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor - successfully guided by a BAE Systems' infrared seeker - directly hit and destroyed an incoming target during an Oct. 26 test here at the Pacific Missile Range Facility.
Raytheon's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Radar Successful in Missile Defense Test Raytheon 29 Oct 2007 -- The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) radar built by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) performed successfully in the latest integrated THAAD flight test conducted by the Missile Defense Agency and THAAD prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii Oct. 27.
Raytheon Teams with Industry Best To Pursue Army Satellite Communications Program Raytheon 29 Oct 2007 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will team with the industry's best communication solutions providers in pursuing the Army's next generation of satellite communications, the High Capacity Communications Capability, or HC3.
Spacewalking Astronauts Investigate Potential Problem with Solar Panels VOA 28 Oct 2007 -- Two spacewalking astronauts investigated a potential problem Sunday with one of the International Space Station's solar power arrays
Lockheed Martin's THAAD Weapon System Conducts Successful Exo-Atmospheric Interceptor Test Lockeed Martin 27 Oct 2007 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted a successful exo-atmospheric test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, HI.
Successful Missile Defense Intercept Test Takes Place Near Hawaii Missile Defense Agency 27 Oct 2007 -- Lieutenant General Henry "Trey" Obering, Missile Defense Agency director, announced today that an important test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System was successfully completed at approximately 3:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today (approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday Hawaii Standard Time), resulting in the intercept of a ballistic missile target at the Pacific Missile Range Facility off the island of Kauai in Hawaii
Missile Defense Agency to Conduct Ground Test Exercise Missile Defense Agency 26 Oct 2007 -- As part of our continuing emphasis on operationally realistic testing, the Missile Defense Agency will conduct a comprehensive distributed ground test (GTD-02) involving the Ballistic Missile Defense System, to include all fielded sensors, command and control, battle management and communications, and interceptor locations.
Russia launches Proton carrier rocket after the ban RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Russia has successfully conducted a delayed launch of a Proton carrier rocket from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, the Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos) said Friday.
Putin compares U.S. missile defense plans with 1962 Cuban crisis RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin compared on Friday U.S. missile defense system plans for Central Europe with the 1962 Cuban crisis.
Gates Calls U.S. Offers to Russia on Missile Defense Enough AFPS 25 Oct 2007 -- The United States has given Russia sufficient concessions regarding a proposed missile defense system in Eastern Europe and supports diplomatic and economic measures to rein in the Iranian missile threat, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Space Command welcomes new leader AFPN 25 Oct 2007 -- "Space capabilities have shaped the American way of warfare in the 21st century, just like airpower did in the 20th," said Gen. C. Robert "Bob" Kehler as he assumed command of Air Force Space Command in a ceremony here Oct. 24 presided over by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Duncan J. McNabb.
NASA's Northrop Grumman-Built James Webb Space Telescope Gets SpaceWired Northrop Grumman 25 Oct 2007 -- NASA's Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC)-built James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will use a new advanced technology network interface called SpaceWire that enables the components on the telescope to work more efficiently and more reliably with each other.
Discovery shuttle docks with space station - NASA RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- The Discovery shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) at 12:40 p.m. GMT, NASA said Thursday.
Poland has the right to decide on U.S. missile base - official RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- Poland has a sovereign right to allow the United States to deploy elements of its missile shield in the country, the Polish national security chief said Thursday.
Proton rocket to launch Glonass satellites Friday RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- The delayed launch of three Glonass satellites on board a Proton rocket is set to go ahead on Friday from the Baikonur space center, a Khrunichev State Research and Development statement said Thursday.
Kazakhstan lifts ban on Russian rocket launches from Baikonur RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Kazakhstan has lifted its ban on launches of Russian Proton-type rockets from its space center in Baikonur, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.
China launches first lunar probe RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- China successfully launched its Chang'e 1 orbiter, the country's first lunar probe, on Wednesday.
China says U.S. missile shield threatens global stability RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- The placement of U.S. missile defenses in Europe will not ease global security concerns but will undermine the global strategic balance, the Chinese foreign minister said Wednesday.
Czech PM reaffirms support for U.S. missile shield RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said late Tuesday that his country is committed to continuing preparations for the placement of a radar on its territory as part of a U.S. missile shield in Europe.
China Launches First Moon Probe in Latest Space Exploration Effort VOA 24 Oct 2007 -- China has successfully launched its first lunar probe in its most ambitious bid yet for a presence in space. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's Space Shuttle Main Engines Help Unite Countries in Space Pratt & Whintey 23 Oct 2007 -- Three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Space Shuttle Main Engines powered the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from NASA's Kennedy Space Center today on Mission STS-120 to the International Space Station
Airmen support space shuttle launch AFPN 23 Oct 2007 -- Members of the 45th Space Wing here supported NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery Oct. 23 from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center on the 23rd mission to the International Space Station.
Army Astronaut Lifts Off for Space Station Army News 23 Oct 2007 -- Army Astronaut Col. Douglas H. Wheelock blasted off at 11:48 a.m. today as the Space Shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center, Fla., with a mission of delivering equipment to the International Space Station.
ATK Propulsion Supports the Successful Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery ATK 23 Oct 2007 -- Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE: ATK) Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) performed flawlessly today as NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour launched into orbit carrying an Italian-built U.S. multi-port module for the International Space Station (iSS).
Boeing Supports Addition of Newest Space Station Portal Boeing 23 Oct 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is playing a significant role in the current 14-day Space Shuttle Discovery mission, which will deliver the European Space Agency's Harmony module to the International Space Station.
Shuttle Launches To Continue Space Station Construction Washington File 23 Oct 2007 -- Space shuttle Discovery blasted into Florida's morning sky October 23, beginning a 14-day STS-120 mission to continue construction of the International Space Station.
US Space Shuttle Discovery Launches Two-Week Space Mission VOA 23 Oct 2007 -- The space shuttle Discovery has launched from Kennedy Space Center on a two-week mission to the International Space Station
Bush Highlights Need for Missile Defense in Europe VOA 23 Oct 2007 -- President Bush says the need for a U.S.-led missile defense in Europe is urgent, given the growing threat from Iran
Missile Defense Dominates Gates Meetings in Czech Republic AFPS 23 Oct 2007 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told reporters after meeting today with Czech leaders he's confident negotiations to place a radar here for a missile defense system are on track and likely to wrap up within the next few months.
Successful launch of Thales Alenia Space's Node 2 onboard the Discovery Shuttle Thales 23 Oct 2007 -- The Node 2 Harmony, the interconnecting element developed in Italy by Thales Alenia Space, has been successfully launched today from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida (USA) towards the International Space Station.
"Hope" the Russian cockroach gives birth to first space babies RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- A Russian cockroach called Nadezhda (Hope) has given birth to the first creatures ever conceived in space, scientists in Voronezh, central Russia, said on Tuesday.
Molnia-M carrier rocket to orbit military satellite RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- A Molnia-M booster rocket was launched from the Plesetsk space center in north Russia on Tuesday to orbit a Cosmos military satellite, a Space Forces spokesman said.
US Offers to Delay Activation of Europe-Based Anti-Missile System VOA 23 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States might be willing to postpone activation of missile-defense sites planned for Poland and the Czech Republic until there is proof Iran has missiles that could reach the area, if that would help end Russian opposition to the plan
Army Astronaut on NASA's Oct. 23 Shuttle Mission Army News 22 Oct 2007 -- NASA will launch an Italian-built U.S. module for the International Space Station with a space shuttle crew that includes Army Col. Douglas H. Wheelock, a mission specialist who will be making his first spaceflight.
Gates Expects Poland to Continue Missile Defense Talks VOA 22 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he expects Poland's new government to continue to discuss hosting a U.S. missile defense site
Northrop Grumman Introduces New Geospatial Data Appliance for Defense and Intelligence Operations Northrop Grumman 22 Oct 2007 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has added a new product to its suite of geospatial applications that will benefit U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and their international allies.
Soyuz capsule with crew aboard lands in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2007 -- A Soyuz capsule with two Russian cosmonauts and Malaysia's first space traveler aboard landed on Sunday in Kazakhstan.
Soyuz-FG carrier rocket puts Globalstar satellites into orbit RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2007 -- A Soyuz-FG carrier rocket launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan has put four U.S. Globalstar communications satellites into orbit, the Russian Federal Space Agency said on Sunday.
DoD Names New NRO Director 19 Oct 2007 -- The secretary of defense announced today the decision to appoint Scott F. Large as director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), with the concurrence of the director of national intelligence.
Russia says U.S. has yet to formally present missile proposals RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2007 -- The United States has not as yet formally presented its missile defense proposals in writing to Russia, the Russian foreign minister said on Friday.
Air Force provides global GPS coverage AFPN 17 Oct 2007 -- The Air Force successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta II booster carrying the fourth modernized GPS satellite into space Oct. 17 at 8:23 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 17A here.
U.S. trying to ease Russian concerns on missile shield - Putin RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- Recent talks between Russia and the U.S. showed Washington is trying to reach a compromise with Moscow over plans to deploy missile shield elements in Europe, the Russian president said Thursday.
BAE SYSTEMS RADIATION-HARDENED COMPUTERS ABOARD WORLDVIEW-1 SATELLITE BAE Systems 18 Oct 2007 -- Two BAE Systems RAD750T radiation-hardened single-board computers are managing the command and control functions onboard the WorldView-1 satellite, launched Sept. 18 aboard a Delta II rocket.
ATK Propulsion and Composite Technologies Help Launch GPS Satellite ATK 17 Oct 2007 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) propulsion and composite technologies supported today's successful launch of the United Launch Alliance's Delta II rocket carrying the fourth modernized NAVSTAR Global Positioning System Block 2R military navigation satellite.
4th MODERNIZED GPS SATELLITE BUILT BY LOCKHEED MARTIN LAUNCHED SUCCESSFULLY Lockheed Martin 17 Oct 2007 -- A U.S. Air Force modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], was launched successfully today from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II launch vehicle.
Russia's army chief criticizes U.S. missile defense proposals RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. has made no new proposals to try and resolve a dispute with Russia over Washington's plans to place elements of its missile shield in Europe, Russia's chief of the General Staff said Wednesday.
Russia to develop new carrier rocket for manned space flight RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- Russia's space agency will soon announce a tender to develop a new carrier rocket, to ensure successful implementation of its manned-flight program, a top space official said Wednesday.
SAIC Awarded NASA Moon Mission Facilities Contract SAIC 16 Oct 2007 -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today that its subsidiary, Benham Companies LLC, has been awarded a $51.4 million cost-plus- incentive-fee contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to design, engineer and build two testing facilities.
MPs alarmed at UK aiding US star wars program IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Several British MPs have expressed alarm at the government's decision to assist the US in stationing its controversial star wars program in Europe.
Putin: US May Be Softening Its Position on Missile Defense VOA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United States may be ready to soften its position on plans for a missile defense system in Europe and stressed that talks on the issue should continue.
Air Force, Boeing team up for early-orbit operations AFPN 15 Oct 2007 -- Airmen with the 3rd Space Operations Squadron and Boeing Corporation contractors took over early-orbit operations on Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite Vehicle 1 from a Boeing facility in El Segundo, Calif., Oct. 10, approximately 30 minutes after it launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
US missile defence shield plan in East Europe a military adventurism: Spokesman IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said the US missile defence shield plan in the Eastern Europe is a military adventurism which is based upon illogical, unrealistic and vague explanations and in contradiction with international efforts to decrease and control armaments.
LOCKHEED MARTIN INAUGURATES TARGET SINGLE INTEGRATION CAPABILITY FOR THE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY IN COURTLAND, ALA. Lockheed Martin 15 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) inaugurated the new Targets and Countermeasures Single Integration Capability in Courtland, Ala., today
MODERNIZED GPS BUILT BY LOCKHEED MARTIN READY FOR LAUNCH FROM CAPE CANAVERAL Lockheed Martin 15 Oct 2007 -- The fourth modernized Global Positioning System (GPS) Block IIR satellite built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the U.S. Air Force is set for launch aboard a Delta II rocket on Oct. 17, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Moscow seeks missile defense talks in Russia-NATO council RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it wants U.S. plans to deploy components of its global missile defense system in Europe to be tabled for Russia-NATO Council discussions.
Russia to launch four U.S. satellites on Oct. 21 RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Russia will launch four U.S. Globalstar satellites into orbit on board a Soyuz-FG carrier rocket from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on October 21, Russia's space agency said on Monday.
Cleanup after rocket crash in Kazakhstan completed RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Kazakhstan has completed decontamination work at the site where a Russian Proton rocket crashed last month, the Central Asian country's emergencies ministry said on Monday.
Russia concerned by Japan-U.S. missile shield - FM Lavrov RIA Novoti 13 Oct 2007 -- Russia is concerned by plans by the U.S. and Japan to deploy a joint missile defense system, the foreign minister told Tokyo's Kyodo news agency.
Thales Alenia Space's Node 2 to be lofted towards the International Space Station Thales 18 Oct 2007 -- In a few days time, at 17:38 on Tuesday 23 October, the Esperia* STS-120/10A Mission, will take off from the NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, in Florida. Onboard the Space Discovery Shuttle, Node 2 - the interconnecting unit developed in Italy by Thales Alenia Space - and the ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli will start their journey towards the International Space Station (ISS).
Russia, U.S. Fail To Bridge Differences Over Missile Defense RFE/RL 12 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates held a series of so-called "two-plus-two" meetings in Moscow today with their Russian counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Anatoly Serdyukov.
Missile Defense Tops Agenda at Gates, Rice Meeting with Russian Leaders AFPS 12 Oct 2007 -- U.S. plans to base missile defense radar and interceptors in Poland and the Czech Republic and Russia's opposition to those plans were at the heart of talks between U.S. and Russian leaders here this morning.
Russia refuses to back down on U.S. missile shield, CFE RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- Russia refuses to change its position on U.S. plans to deploy missile defense elements in Europe and demands on an arms reduction treaty, a senior Defense Ministry official said on Friday.
Russia says space launch vehicles tests to start on schedule RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The first tests of a new breed of Russian space launch vehicles, Angara carrier rockets, will start on schedule in 2011, a Russian first deputy prime minister said on Friday.
Putin warns U.S. against rushing missile deals with Europe RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- Russia's president said he hoped the U.S. would not rush to finalize missile defense agreements with Europe until talks with Russia were over.
U.S. needs Europe missile shield but will view Putin offer -Rice RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The United States secretary of state said Washington needs to pursue a missile shield in Central Europe but is willing to consider other potential locations as well.
Russia's Soyuz to dock with International Space Station RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- A Russian Soyuz TMA-11 spaceship carrying members of the 16th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to dock on Friday, Russia's mission control said.
Putin Tells Rice, Gates Not to Push Missile Defense VOA 12 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States to back off plans for a missile defense system in eastern Europe and warned that his country might withdraw from a key missile treaty.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and RD AMROSS Power Launch of Atlas V on Mission to Release Communications Spacecraft Pratt & Whitney 11 Oct 2007 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and RD AMROSS powered the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, yesterday on a mission to release a U.S. military satellite into space
First next-generation communications satellite launches AFPN 11 Oct 2007 -- The Air Force launched the first of a next generation of military communications satellites from here Oct. 10 at 8:22 p.m. EDT, when a United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster carried a Wideband Global SATCOM satellite into space.
Boeing Advanced Military Satellite Begins On-Orbit Checkout Boeing 11 Oct 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has acquired signals from the first Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, a new military spacecraft that will help meet the growing demand for military satellite communications by providing a 10-fold increase in telecommunications capacity over the satellite it will replace.
Raytheon Illuminator Succeeds in Airborne Laser Flight Tests Raytheon 11 Oct 2007 -- A solid-state illuminator laser developed by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) for the Missile Defense Agency has been fired successfully more than 50 times for periods of up to 90 seconds since in-flight tests began in January.
Kazakhstan: Rocket Ban Still In Place Ahead Of Scheduled Russian Launch RFE/RL 11 Oct 2007 -- Russia is scheduled to launch a Proton rocket into orbit with three of its GLONASS satellites from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome on October 25.
Russian military expert says U.S. to stick to missile plansRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- The United States will not abandon its plans to deploy elements of its missile defense system in Central Europe after the upcoming talks with Russia, a senior Russian military expert said on Thursday.
U.S. defense system in Poland "threat to Russia" says expertRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- The missile defense elements the U.S. plans to deploy in Poland could be used as shock weapons, and present a real threat to Russia, a Russian military expert said on Thursday.
Russia successfully tests short-range missile interceptorRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- Russia has successfully test-fired a short-range anti-ballistic missile at a test site in Kazakhstan, a Space Forces spokesman said Thursday.
Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman TSAT Team Verifies Performance, System Interoperability of the Next Generation Processor Router Northrop Grumman 10 Oct 2007 -- The Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) / Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) team was the first to successfully complete the last in a series of verification tests of its Next Generation Processor Router (NGPR) performed during the Risk Reduction and System Definition (RR&SD) phase of the Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT) Space Segment.
Northrop Grumman Begins Integrating Megawatt-Class Laser Onto Missile Defense Agency's Airborne Laser Aircraft Northrop Grumman 10 Oct 2007 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), along with industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), have begun re-assembly of the world's most powerful laser built for an airborne environment onto MDA's Airborne Laser (ABL) aircraft to prepare for high-power system testing.
Interest in space wanes despite America's space dependency AFPN 10 Oct 2007
New ISS crew prepare for Wednesday's lift-off from Baikonur RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2007 -- Members of the 16th expedition to the International Space Station, including Malaysia's first astronaut, are making final preparations for Wednesday's lift-off.
Lockheed Martin Delivers First Pac-3 Missiles to the Netherlands Lockheed Martin 09 Oct 2007 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the first PAC-3 Missiles to government and military representatives of The Netherlands recently in a ceremony held at its manufacturing facility in Camden, AR.
Raytheon to Partner with Army on Integrated Air and Missile Defense Raytheon 09 Oct 2007 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, or CRADA, with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command-U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC-ARSTRAT) to investigate improvements to integrated air and missile defense mission effectiveness.
Faulty cable blamed for September's Baikonur crash RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2007 -- A damaged control cable caused a second stage separation failure during the launch of a Proton-M carrier rocket in Kazakhstan, the head of the Russian space agency said on Tuesday.
Russia expects positive U.S. response to missile shield proposals RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he hoped that the U.S. response to Moscow's missile shield proposals would strengthen strategic stability and prevent new risks.
Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Multi-Mission Command and Telemetry System for Key Global Space Programs Northrop Grumman 08 Oct 2007 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), in conjunction with ground system teammate Raytheon (NYSE:RTN), recently completed the System Acceptance Test (SAT) of a Common Command and Telemetry System (CCTS) that will potentially reduce costs between two programs, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS).
Kazakhstan wants Russia to pay $60 million in damages for Proton crash RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2007 -- Kazakhstan is seeking 1.5 billion rubles ($60 million) from Russia in compensation for a rocket crash on its territory, a Kazakh regional governor said Monday.
Orbital-Built Intelsat-11 and Optus D2 Communications Satellites Successfully Launched Orbital Sciences Corp. 08 Oct 2007 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), the world leader in smaller-sized geosynchronous (GEO) communications satellites, announced today that two of its satellites were successfully launched into orbit during a mission that took place on Friday, October 5.
Raytheon Awarded $150 Million Patriot 'Pure Fleet' Contract Raytheon 08 Oct 2007 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received a $150 million U.S. Army contract to begin the Patriot "Pure Fleet" modernization program bringing all Army Patriot equipment to state-of-the-art Patriot Configuration 3 status.
U.S.: Moscow Talks To Focus On Missile Defense RFE/RL 07 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates will be in Moscow for two days next week for the so-called "two-plus-two" meetings to discuss several bilateral issues with their Russian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov.
Baikonur Proton launches to be resumed when damages claims met RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2007 -- Proton launches from the Baikonur space center, suspended following a crash on September 6, can be resumed when Kazakhstan damages claims are met, said a Kazakh emergencies spokesman.
Russia, U.S. to talk European missile defense in Moscow Oct. 12 RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Friday that top Russian and U.S. defense officials and diplomats would meet in Moscow on October 12-13 to continue discussions on missile defense in Central Europe.
Boeing Ships Third Thuraya Communications Satellite to Sea Launch Home Port Boeing 04 Oct 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has shipped the third Thuraya communications satellite from its satellite manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., to the Sea Launch Home Port in Long Beach, Calif., where it will be prepared for a November launch.
Proton rocket to launch three Glonass satellites Oct. 25 RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2007 -- A Proton rocket will launch three global navigation Glonass satellites October 25 from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, the system's manufacturer said Thursday.
Russian scientists excited about pregnant cockroaches RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2007 -- Russian scientists are expecting two cockroaches, who returned from space onboard the Foton-M bio satellite, to give birth to the first creatures ever conceived in space, the research supervisor said.
Launch of Sputnik 50 Years Ago Began Superpower Space Race VOA 04 Oct 2007 -- Fifty years ago, on October 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union launched the first man-made satellite into Earth's orbit, called Sputnik, which began a space race with the United States
Russia to carry out up to 20 space projects by 2015 RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2007 -- Under the Federal space program for 2006-2015 Russia plans to conduct over 20 scientific projects, Russian Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos) head Anatoly Perminov told Thursday
Orbital In Final Preparations For Launch of Intelsat-11 and Optus D2 Communications Satellites Orbital Sciences Corp. 04 Oct 2007 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), the world leader in smaller-sized commercial geosynchronous (GEO) communications satellites, is in final preparations for the launch of two of its spacecraft from the European space launch complex in French Guiana.
Transfer of Star One C1 satellite to its launch site in French Guiana Thales 04 Oct 2007 -- Thales Alenia Space announced that it has transferred the Star One C1 communications satellite to the launch site in Kourou, French Guiana.
Former Soviet Union Launched Space Age 50 Years Ago VOA 03 Oct 2007 -- October 4th marks 50 years since the former Soviet Union hurled humanity's first object into Earth orbit
Poland to decide on missile shield after Oct. 21 election-paper RIA Novosti 03 Oct 2007 -- Poland will decide on the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system after early parliamentary elections, set for October 21, a respected Polish daily said Wednesday.
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Gen. Renuart and Lt. Gen. Obering from the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 02 Oct 2007 -- Presenter: Commander, NORAD, NORTHCOM Gen. Gene Renuart Jr. and Director of Missile Defense Program at the Missile Defense Agency Lt. Gen. Henry Obering
U.S. Missile Defense System on Target, Generals Say AFPS 02 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. missile defense system intercepted a warhead during a test over the Pacific Ocean last week, boosting military officials' confidence in the program's ability to neutralize threats from missile-wielding nations like North Korea and Iran.
Boeing Meets with Louisiana Officials to Kick-Off Ares I Upper Stage Production Boeing 02 Oct 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] met with Louisiana state, congressional and community officials Monday to discuss its plans to begin work on NASA's Ares I crew launch vehicle upper stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.
Orbital Selected As Industry Partner For Scientific Satellite To Detect Black Holes by Caltech/JPL Orbital Sciences Corp. 02 Oct 2007 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that it has been selected by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to design, manufacture, integrate and test the Nuclear Spectroscopic Array (NuSTAR) scientific satellite.
Pentagon Hopes Successful Missile Test Boosts Support VOA 02 Oct 2007 -- The Pentagon says a recent successful test of the nation's missile defense system could boost support for the controversial project, which is designed to protect America from missiles fired by countries such as North Korea and Iran
World's Largest Rocket Stage Recovery Parachute Test is Successful ATK 02 Oct 2007 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), and United Space Alliance (USA) successfully conducted the first in a series of six main parachute drop tests in the development of the deceleration system for the first stage of NASA's Ares I crew launch vehicle on Sept. 25 at the Army Yuma Proving Grounds.
Hypersonic vehicle completes inaugural flight AFPN 01 Oct 2007 -- A hypersonic vehicle comprised of five innovative payloads accomplished a successful, six-minute flight during its initial mission Sept. 20 here.
Orbital's OBV Rocket Successfully Launched For Missile Defense Interceptor System Test Orbital Sciences Corp. 01 Oct 2007 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that its Orbital Boost Vehicle (OBV), which is the booster rocket for the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI), was successfully launched as part of a test of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program.
Lockheed Martin-Built BSAT-3a Satellite Begins Service For B-SAT Customers Lockheed Martin 01 Oct 2007 -- The BSAT-3a broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], is now operational for the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) following successful on-orbit deployment and checkout of all spacecraft systems.
PACE cancels U.S. missile shield debate RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2007 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has cancelled a debate on U.S.' plans to deploy missile shield elements in Central Europe, fiercely opposed by Russia.

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