February 2008 Space News

Putin signs decree to set up rocket-and-space research center RIA Novosti 29 Feb 2008 -- President Putin has signed a decree establishing a federal government-sponsored Rocket and Space Industry Research and Test Center, the Kremlin press service said on Friday.
Thales Alenia Space transferred Turksat 3A satellite to its launch site in Kourou Thales 29 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space today announced that it has transferred the Turksat 3A communications satellite to the launch site in Kourou, French Guiana.
Thales Alenia Space delivered Star One C2 satellite to Kourou launch site Thales 29 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space today announced that it has transferred the Star One C2 communication satellite to the launch site in Kourou, French Guiana.
Boeing Satellites Reach 2,500 Years of Accumulated Services Boeing 27 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that its more than 260 commercial and civil satellites have achieved a total of 2,500 years of service.
Lockheed Martin Completes Rigorous Test Of First Advanced Military Communications Satellite Lockheed Martin 27 Feb 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has successfully completed acoustic testing of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite
China set to carry out first spacewalk in 2008 RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2008 -- China is to carry out its first spacewalk in the second half of 2008, when a Chinese astronaut will step out into open space from the Shenzhou-7 spacecraft, the Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.
International Space Station's orbit raised 3 miles RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2008 -- The orbital altitude of the International Space Station (ISS) has been increased by 5 kilometers (3 miles), a spokesman for the Russian Mission Control Center said on Thursday.
ATK Played Pivotal Role in the U.S. Navy's Successful Shoot Down of a Disabled Satellite ATK 27 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) provided the Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM) and the Solid Divert and Attitude Control System (SDACS) for a modified U.S. Navy Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) which successfully shot down a disabled U.S. government satellite on February 20. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is the prime contractor.
Orbital Awarded Contract for System F6 Satellite Program by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Orbital Sciences Corp. 27 Feb 2008 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), a world leader in smaller-sized civil government and national security satellites, announced today that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Arlington, VA, to develop a Phase 1 concept for System F6 (Future Fast, Flexible, Fractionated, Free-Flying Spacecraft united by Information eXchange).
Thales Alenia Space España contributed to the ATV that will be launched to the ISS Thales 27 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space España, a subsidiary of Thales Alenia Space, is proud to announce that it has contributed to the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) that will be launched from Kourou, French Guiana, by an Ariane-5 launcher on March 7, 2008 to the International Space Station (ISS).
Thales Alenia Space España contributed to the ATV that will be launched to the ISS Thales 27 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space España, a subsidiary of Thales Alenia Space, is proud to announce that it has contributed to the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) that will be launched from Kourou, French Guiana, by an Ariane-5 launcher on March 7, 2008 to the International Space Station (ISS).
Northrop Grumman Integrating LCROSS Instruments; Mission to Seek Water Ice On Moon's South Pole Northrop Grumman 27 Feb 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is integrating the cameras, spectrometers and photometer comprising the nine instrument payload for the NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) onto the spacecraft. LCROSS will impact the moon to determine the presence of water ice in one of its permanently shadowed craters at the lunar South Pole.
Space Systems/Loral, Northrop Grumman Agree to Pursue Satellite Opportunities Northrop Grumman 27 Feb 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (Nasdaq:LORL), today announced that they are pursuing a group of initiatives that stands to broaden each company's opportunities to provide the U.S. government with cost competitive satellite systems
Raytheon Completes First Phase of Communications Upgrade for NPOESS in Antarctica Raytheon 27 Feb 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has achieved a significant program milestone for the NationalPolar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) by successfully completing the first phase of a major communications upgrade for Antarctica.
Russia's space agency says Baikonur launch site still important RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2008 -- The construction of a new space center in Russia's Far East should not affect launches at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, the head of the Russian space agency (Roscosmos) said on Wednesday.
U.S., Czech Republic set to conclude missile shield deal RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2008 -- Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek may finalize a deal on the deployment of a U.S. radar in his country during a meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush in Washington on Wednesday.
Joint effort made satellite success possible AFPN 26 Feb 2008 -- When analysts determined a satellite carrying a tank of 1,000 pounds of hydrazine fuel could be a threat to human life, the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies came together to find the best course of action.
Eutelsat awards W3B telecom satellite to Thales Alenia Space Thales 26 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today the signature of a contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's leading satellite operators, to manufacture and deliver Eutelsat's W3B communications satellite.
Boeing GPS Ground Control System Keeps Navigation Satellites Operational Boeing 26 Feb 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today reported the continuing success of its Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) ground control system that operates the on-orbit constellation of 32 GPS satellites built by Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Russia's Proton-M to orbit another UAE telecoms satellite RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2008 -- A Russian-American joint venture has signed a contract to orbit another satellite for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a Russian Proton-M carrier rocket, the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center said on Tuesday.
ISS orbit to be raised by 3 miles - Mission Control RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2008 -- The orbital altitude of the International Space Station (ISS) will be boosted by 5 km (3 miles), a spokesman for the Russian Mission Control Centre said on Tuesday.
Officials Declare Satellite Mission Successful AFPS 25 Feb 2008 -- Based on debris analysis, officials are confident the Feb. 21 missile intercept and destruction of a nonfunctioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite was successful in destroying the fuel tank and reducing risk to people on Earth, the Defense Department announced today.
Boeing to Compete for NASA's Facilities Development and Operations Contract Boeing 25 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will draw on its space exploration experience as well as innovative commercial and defense practices to compete for NASA's Facilities Development and Operations Contract (FDOC).
Satellite Debris Analysis Indicates Hydrazine Tank Hit 25 Feb 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today that based on debris analysis, officials are confident the missile intercept and destruction of a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite, achieved the objective of destroying the hydrazine tank and reducing, if not eliminating, the risk to people on Earth from the hazardous chemical.
Northrop Grumman, Industry Teammates Complete Installation of Laser Modules On Missile Defense Agency's Airborne Laser Prototype Aircraft Northrop Grumman 25 Feb 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and industry teammates have completed installing the six laser modules that comprise the core of the world's largest mobile laser on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Airborne Laser (ABL).
Raytheon Missile and Radar Played Critical Roles in Satellite Intercept Raytheon 25 Feb 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) technology played a pivotal role in the Feb. 20 successful intercept of a non-functioning satellite.
Lake Erie Crew Describes Satellite Shot AFPS 24 Feb 2008 -- The crewmembers of the USS Lake Erie were calm as they fired the latest shot heard round the world
Japan launches high-speed Internet satellite IRNA 23 Feb 2008 -- Japan's space agency launched an experimental telecom satellite Saturday designed to enable super high-speed Internet at home and in Southeast Asia.
Laser Module Installation Completed Aboard Airborne Laser Aircraft MDA 22 Feb 2008 -- Lt. General Henry A. "Trey" Obering, Missile Defense Agency director, announced today that all six chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) modules have been installed aboard the Airborne Laser (ABL) aircraft
MODIFIED LOCKHEED MARTIN AEGIS WEAPON SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY DESTROYS ERRANT SATELLITE Lockheed Martin 22 Feb 2008 -- Again demonstrating its adaptability to support new and more challenging mission needs, Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Weapon System successfully destroyed an errant United States satellite, preventing it from an uncontrolled and unpredictable reentry and potential crash to Earth.
Teamwork, Training: Keys to Navy's Successful Satellite Intercept Navy NewsStand 22 Feb 2008 -- Capt. Randall M. Hendrickson, commanding officer of USS Lake Erie (CG 70), credited "team effort" and training for the successful intercept of a nonfunctioning satellite Feb. 20.
AEDC-tested Navy Standard Missile destroys errant satellite AFPN 22 Feb 2008
Boeing's Airborne Laser Team Installs All Major Laser Components on ABL Aircraft Boeing 22 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency have achieved a significant milestone for the revolutionary Airborne Laser (ABL) missile defense program with the installation of all six chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) modules on the ABL aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
US Spy Satellite Destruction Overshadows Missile Talks In Budapest VOA 22 Feb 2008 -- The United States has tried to reassure Russia that a missile strike against a failed American spy satellite late Wednesday was not a test for the controversial missile defense system Washington wants to build in the Czech Republic and Poland.
Transparency of Satellite Shootdown Offers Model AFPS 21 Feb 2008 -- The way the United States handled the shootdown of a dead reconnaissance satellite last night offers a model of the transparency it encourages other countries more secretive about their military operations to adopt, the commander of U.S. Pacific Command said today.
Gates Tours Backup Ship for Satellite Shot AFPS 21 Feb 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today toured the USS Russell, one of the three ships used for yesterday's shooting of the dying reconnaissance satellite orbiting Earth.
Missile Defense System Works, Gates Says AFPS 21 Feb 2008 -- The Navy's outer-atmosphere blasting of an ailing U.S. spy satellite this week proves that the nation's missile defense systems work, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Gates Pleased by Mission's Success AFPS 21 Feb 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was pleased when he learned a U.S. Navy missile hit the crippled reconnaissance satellite that was falling out of orbit and threatening to spill its toxic rocket fuel upon re-entry.
Navy Missile Likely Hit Fuel Tank on Disabled Satellite AFPS 21 Feb 2008 -- The missile fired from a U.S. Navy ship in the Pacific Ocean that hit a malfunctioning U.S. reconnaissance satellite late yesterday likely accomplished its goal of destroying the satellite's toxic fuel tank, a senior U.S. military officer said here today.
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Gen. Cartwright from the Pentagon 21 Feb 2008 -- Presenter: Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James Cartwright
Raytheon to Lead Team of Weather System Experts for Next-Generation NOAA Ground System Raytheon 21 Feb 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will head a team of technology leaders to pursue a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R series known as GOES-R ground segment
Belarus says U.S. tested new space weapon RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2008 -- The Belarusian defense minister accused the United States on Thursday of using the destruction of a defunct NASA satellite to test a new space weapon.
NASA postpones Discovery shuttle launch until May 25 RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2008 -- NASA has postponed the Discovery shuttle launch until May 25 to finalize the preparation of the external fuel tank and due to unfavorable launch conditions before that date, the space agency said on its website.
US Destroys Falling Satellite, Dangerous Fuel Likely Burned VOA 21 Feb 2008 -- A senior U.S. military officer says there is a high degree of confidence that the warhead from a missile fired by a U.S. Navy ship west of Hawaii late Wednesday hit the fuel tank of a failed American satellite, eliminating any significant danger from the satellite's fall to earth
US Missile Shoots Down Wayward Spy Satellite VOA 21 Feb 2008 -- U.S officials say a missile launched from a Navy ship in the Pacific successfully hit a U.S. spy satellite more than 200 kilometers above the Earth
Navy Missile Hits Decaying Satellite Over Pacific Ocean AFPS 20 Feb 2008 -- A network of land-, air-, sea- and spaced-based sensors confirms that the U.S. military intercepted a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite which was in its final orbits before entering the earth's atmosphere, defense officials announced in a press release.
DoD Succeeds In Intercepting Non-Functioning Satellite 20 Feb 2008 -- A network of land-, air-, sea- and spaced-based sensors confirms that the U.S. military intercepted a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite which was in its final orbits before entering the earth's atmosphere.
Pentagon Opens Window of Time to Shoot Down Satellite AFPS 20 Feb 2008 -- The Pentagon has opened the window of time in which it will shoot down a malfunctioning U.S. reconnaissance satellite, a senior U.S. military officer said here today.
Defense Department Background Briefing on the Satellite Intercept Attempt 20 Feb 2008 -- Presenter: Senior Military Official
Boeing Awarded Air Force Contract for Advanced Laser Development and Testing Boeing 20 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a $49 million U.S. Air Force contract to advance the state of the art in laser technology.
Atlantis space shuttle lands safely RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2008 -- The Atlantis space shuttle has landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, U.S., a NASA spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Opinion: Satellite Shootdown BAD IDEA By J. Mason 20 Feb 2008
US Satellite Shoot-Down Not Expected Wednesday VOA 20 Feb 2008 -- A senior U.S. military official says high waves in the Pacific, west of Hawaii, Wednesday will likely prevent a first attempt to use a specially modified ship-based missile to shoot down a falling U.S. satellite
Window to Open for Satellite Shoot-Down, Gates to Issue Order AFPS 19 Feb 2008 -- The anticipated landing tomorrow of the space shuttle Atlantis will open the window of opportunity for the U.S. military to shoot down a dying intelligence satellite headed toward Earth, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.
Goddard and Northrop Grumman to Sign Agreement On Joint Development of Advanced Remote Sensing Systems Northrop Grumman 19 Feb 2008 -- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), two of Maryland's largest employers, will sign a Space Act Agreement on Thursday, Feb. 21 creating a framework for the two organizations to work together to develop advanced remote sensing systems that will enable key space and earth science measurements.
ATK Receives NASA Contract Extension for Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motors ATK 18 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) received a contract modification from NASA valued at $812.5 million for the continued production and refurbishment of four-segment reusable solid rocket motors (RSRM) for the space shuttle program.
NASA Selects Orbital To Demonstrate New Commercial Cargo Delivery System For The International Space Station Orbital Sciences 19 Feb 2008 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that it has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to demonstrate a new space transportation system for delivering cargo to the International Space Station (ISS).
Israel deploys air defense missiles near Haifa RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2008 -- Israel has deployed Patriot air-defense missiles near Haifa following Hezbollah's threat to start an all-out war over the killing of terrorist mastermind Imad Mughniyah, the Haaretz daily said Tuesday.
Space explorer successfully transmits scientific data IRNA 18 Feb 2008 -- The explorer, launched in the space earlier this month, has successfully transmitted scientific data back to the space center.
Atlantis shuttle undocks from International Space Station RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2008 -- The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis has successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian Mission Control spokesman said on Monday.
Iranian rocket transmits data to Earth RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2008 -- A sounding rocket launched by Iran on February 4 as a preliminary step toward sending its first research satellite into orbit has transmitted data back to the country, national media said on Sunday.
China Says US Plan to Shoot Down Satellite May Harm Security VOA 17 Feb 2008 -- China says it is concerned that U.S. plans to shoot down a malfunctioning spy satellite could undermine the security situation in space.
ATK Advanced Hypersonic Test Combustor Completes Acceptance Tests at U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tennessee ATK 15 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) has completed acceptance testing of a state-of-the-art Combustion Air Heater (CAH).
Boeing, Other Ares I Upper Stage Contractors Sign Associates Agreement Boeing 15 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed an associate contractor's agreement (ACA) with five other aerospace companies to work together on the Ares I upper stage.
Russia tracks rogue U.S. satellite containing nuclear material RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2008 -- Russia's Defense Ministry is closely monitoring a U.S. spy satellite that has gone out of control and may have nuclear material on board, a high-ranking defense source said on Friday.
Progress M-62 space lab sinks in southern Pacific RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2008 -- Russia's Progress M-62 space cargo ship was buried at a "spaceship cemetery" in southern Pacific, a Mission Control spokesman said Friday.
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Deputy National Security Advisor Jeffrey, Gen. Cartwright and NASA Administrator Griffin 14 Feb 2008 -- Presenter: Deputy National Security Advisor James Jeffrey, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James Cartwright and NASA Administrator Michael Griffin
Russia could aim rockets at European missile shield - Putin RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2008 -- Russia may have to retarget some of its rockets at the missile defenses that the U.S. is planning to deploy in Central Europe, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Economic tensions with Poland linked to missile plans - Putin RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2008 -- Russia's president said on Thursday that tensions in economic relations with Poland were linked to U.S. plans to deploy missile defense elements in the Central European country.
Russia's Far East is optimal site for new space center - Putin RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2008 -- The Amur Region, in Russia's Far East, is the most favorable location for the construction of a new space center, the Russian president said on Thursday.
Russia to launch Proton carrier rocket March 15 from Baikonur RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2008 -- Russia will launch a Proton-M carrier rocket with the U.S. AMC-14 satellite March 15 from the Baikonur space center it leases from Kazakhstan, a space agency spokesman said Thursday.
Atlantis shuttle mission extended until Feb. 20 RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2008 -- The Atlantis space shuttle will return to Earth on February 20 after its mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was extended, NASA said on Thursday.
Putin Speech Mixes Cooperation with Missile Threat VOA 14 Feb 2008 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia has common peaceful interests with the United States and Europe, but will be forced to target missiles against neighbors if threatened by NATO expansion
Israel Ministry of Defense Awarded IAI a Production Contract for Arrow Missiles Israel Aerospace Industries 14 Feb 2008 -- The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) / Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) has awarded a follow-on production contract to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)'s MLM Division for an undisclosed number of additional Arrow 2 Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) system interceptors.
Navy to Shoot Down Malfunctioning Satellite AFPS 14 Feb 2008 -- The Navy will shoot down a malfunctioning U.S. spy satellite sometime after Feb. 20, government officials said during a Pentagon news conference today.
DoD To Engage Decaying Satellite 14 Feb 2008 -- An uncontrollable U.S. experimental satellite which was launched in December 2006 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere between the end of February and early March
Astrium welcomes UK Civil Space Strategy EADS 14 Feb 2008 -- Astrium, Britain's largest space company employing more than 2,500 scientists, engineers and technicians, welcomes the publication of the UK Civil Space Strategy for 2008-2012.
Raytheon Finishes the Year with Two Patriot Awards Totaling $377 Million Raytheon 13 Feb 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) wrapped up 2007 with two Patriot contract awards totaling $377 million, bringing the total value of its 2007 domestic Patriot awards to more than $600 million.
Astronauts Open Space Station Research Lab VOA 13 Feb 2008 -- The crews of the International Space Station and space shuttle Atlantis celebrated the opening of the station's new European-built science laboratory Tuesday.
ATK Delivers 250th Composite Structure for Delta Launch Vehicle ATK 12 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) will commemorate the delivery of the 250th Delta launch vehicle composite structure with a plant-wide celebration on February 13, 2008.
Astronauts Opening Space Station Research Lab VOA 12 Feb 2008 -- Astronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis are formally opening the new laboratory at the International Space Station Tuesday.
Iran's satellite is for research and commercial purpose: Hosseini IRNA 12 Feb 2008 -- Iran's satellite is for scientific, commercial and research purposes, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Tuesday.
Lockheed Martin-Built A2100 Satellite Fleet Achieves 200 Years In Orbit Lockhed Martin 12 Feb 2008 -- The Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) A2100 communications satellite fleet recently achieved a major milestone by accumulating 200 years of successful in-orbit operations
Russia can offer low-cost response to U.S. missile system RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2008 -- Russia possesses the relatively inexpensive technical capability to offer an appropriate response to U.S. missile defense deployment in Europe, the foreign minister told a news conference in Geneva on Tuesday.
Russia says space disarmament plans with China cover all weapons RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2008 -- A Sino-Russian proposal for an international treaty to ban the deployment of weapons in space applies to all weapons, not only nuclear ones, Russia's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
NASA astronauts complete spacewalk, install Columbus lab RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2008 -- Two U.S. astronauts completed an almost eight-hour spacewalk to install a European science laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said on Tuesday.
Orbital-Built THOR 5 Communications Satellite Successfullly Launched Orbital Sciences Corp. 12 Feb 2008 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), the world’s leading manufacturer of smaller-sized geosynchronous (GEO) communications satellites, announced today that the THOR 5 satellite was successfully launched into orbit aboard an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton M/Breeze M launch system from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Russia Warns of New Arms Race in Outer Space VOA 12 Feb 2008 -- Russia is warning of a new arms race if a treaty banning the deployment of weapons in outer space is not achieved
ATK Launch Systems Group Cleared to Immediately Resume Normal Contract Processes and Procedures ATK 11 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received clearance from the U.S. Air Force for its Launch Systems group to immediately resume normal contracting processes and procedures.
NASA recruiting volunteers for 'out of this world' jobs AFPN 11 Feb 2008 -- Only 12 human beings have set foot on the moon. You could be the thirteenth, if you make the cut.
2 more rockets to be launched - Ahmadinejad IRNA 11 Feb 2008 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday Iran will launch two more rockets in the future.
Thales Alenia Space deliver the SIRAL-2 radar altimeter Thales 11 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space is glad to announce that SIRAL-2, the SAR Interferometer radar altimeter that will be embarked onboard the CryoSat-2 mission, has been delivered in due time to EADS Astrium GmbH (Immenstaad in Germany), the prime contractor of the CryoSat-2 mission.
MEADS Program Completes Preliminary Design Review Lockheed Martin 11 Feb 2008 -- The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) recently completed its System Preliminary Design Review (PDR), a major milestone in the program's development.
Raytheon Wins $75 Million Air Force Satellite Communications Contract Raytheon 11 Feb 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has won the U.S. Air Force's competition to upgrade a satellite communications system that provides protected communications to warfighters around the world.
Russia launches Norwegian telecoms satellite RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2008 -- A Russian carrier rocket with a Norwegian telecoms satellite on board has been launched, a spokesperson for Russia's Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Monday.
Moscow to present Sino-Russian space arms race control initiative RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2008 -- Russia will submit to a UN disarmament conference a joint Sino-Russian proposal for an international treaty to ban the deployment of weapons in outer space.
Russia to respond effectively to U.S. missile shield - Ivanov RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2008 -- Russia will respond effectively and at a lower cost to the deployment of a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Sunday.
Space Shuttle Docks with International Space Station; Delivers European Science Lab VOA 10 Feb 2008 -- The space shuttle Atlantis completed a giant backflip before its docking Saturday with the International Space Station.
Gates Discusses Missile Issues With Russian Official AFPS 09 Feb 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates discussed ballistic missile defense issues with Sergey B. Ivanov, Russia's deputy prime minister, here today.
Orbital in Final Preparations for Launch of THOR 5 Communications Satellite Orbital Sciences Corp. 08 Feb 2008 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), the world leader in smaller-sized commercial geosynchronous (GEO) communications satellites, is in final preparations for the launch of the THOR 5 satellite.
The European Laboratory Columbus is in-orbit: A new success for Thales Alenia Space Thales 08 Feb 2008 -- ESA's Columbus laboratory, developed with Thales Alenia Space as main contributor, has been successfully launched today from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida (USA) to the International Space Station (ISS). The Shuttle Atlantis lifted off at 20:45 CET and entered into orbit perfectly. It will dock to the ISS after a 2-day journey.
Russia warns NATO missile defense plans could harm relations RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2008 -- NATO's plans to integrate U.S. missile defense elements into a North Atlantic security system would harm relations with Moscow, Russia's first deputy defense minister said on Friday.
Shuttle Atlantis to dock with ISS Saturday RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2008 -- The Atlantis shuttle, that successfully blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Thursday, will dock with the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, NASA said.
Boeing and NASA Start New Year with Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff Boeing 07 Feb 2008 -- With today's successful liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and NASA are starting off 2008 with renewed focus following three successful missions last year for the shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) programs.
ATK Solid Rocket Motors Help Propel the Successful Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis ATK 07 Feb 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE: ATK) Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) and redesigned Booster Separation Motors (BSM) performed flawlessly today as NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis launched into orbit.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches Columbus into Space EADS 07 Feb 2008 -- Europe's space laboratory Columbus is in space: The US space shuttle Atlantis was successfully launched on Thursday evening (February 7th, 2007, 20.45 CET) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to carry the Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station ISS
Iran rocket launch non-military - ambassador RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that a new arms race had begun, but that Russia would not allow itself to be drawn into it.
Shuttle is Launched on Latest Mission to Space Station VOA 07 Feb 2008 -- Atlantis lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Thursday, carrying seven astronauts and a European built research module
Progress M-63 docks with International Space Station RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2008 -- Russia's Progress M-63 cargo ship has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) as planned, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Thursday.
Russia to launch Thor 2R telecom satellite from Baikonur Feb. 10 RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2008 -- Russia is to launch a Proton-M rocket carrying a communications satellite on February 10 from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, a spokesman for the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Thursday.
Israel set to use Indian rockets to launch 'spy' satellites RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2008 -- Israel will continue using Indian carrier rockets to launch its military satellites into space despite objections from Iran, The Indian Express quoted an Israeli source as saying on Thursday.
NASA says Atlantis launch doubtful amid rough weather RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2008 -- The launch of the Atlantis shuttle from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, scheduled for Thursday afternoon, could be delayed by the turbulent weather continuing to sweep the U.S. south, NASA said.
Boeing Courts Ares I Suppliers to Provide NASA with Best Value Boeing 06 Feb 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today hosted an aerospace industry conference in Huntsville, Ala., to recruit the nation's best suppliers for the Ares I Instrument Unit Avionics (IUA) contract.
Polish premier says no final decision on U.S. missile shield yet RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2008 -- Poland has not yet decided on the possible deployment of elements of the U.S. missile shield on its territory, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.
Russia's first weather satellite to be launched in Jul.-Sep. RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2008 -- Russia's first weather satellite, Meteor-M1, will be orbited in the third quarter of this year, a space agency official said on Wednesday.
Next space tourist and his backup start training in Russia RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2008 -- A U.S. computer game developer and his backup an Australian entrepreneur are undergoing training near Moscow to be the next space tourist, a training center spokesman said Wednesday.
NASA: Bad Weather Could Delay Shuttle Launch VOA 05 Feb 2008 -- The U.S. Space Agency (NASA) says everything is running smoothly ahead of Thursday's launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, assuming the weather cooperates.
Northrop Grumman Wins Phase 2 of Defense Department's Solid-State Advanced Track Illuminator Laser Development Contract Northrop Grumman 05 Feb 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract for the second phase of a five-and-a-half year program to develop the Advanced Track Illuminator Laser, or ATILL -- a six-kilowatt-class, solid-state, pulsed laser with excellent beam quality for advanced MDA missions.
Russia launches space freighter to ISS RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2008 -- Russia launched on Tuesday a Soyuz-U rocket carrying a cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, a Mission Control spokesman said.
Iran says space program poses no threat to peace RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2008 -- A spokesman for Iran's government gave assurances on Tuesday that the country's achievements in space technology and research pose no threat to peace and stability in the world.
NASA plans to launch up to six space shuttles in 2008 RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2008 -- NASA plans to carry out up to six space shuttle launches in 2008, including a flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope, a space agency official has said.
Bush requests $720 mln for missile defense in Europe RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2008 -- In his 2009 FY budget proposal, U.S. President George W. Bush requested $719.8 million to deploy elements of the U.S. missile shield in Europe.
Iran Dismisses US Concerns Regarding Tehran Space Program VOA 05 Feb 2008 -- Iranian officials have dismissed U.S. concerns regarding the country's space program after launching a new rocket capable of carrying the first domestically-built satellite into orbit.
Iran launches first space research unit IRNA 04 Feb 2008 -- Iran on Monday launched its first space research unit in presence of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iran tests sounding rocket, unveils first homemade satellite RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2008 -- Iran successfully launched on Monday a sounding rocket as a preliminary step toward sending its first homemade research satellite into orbit, national media said.
RASCOM-QAF1 satellite injected in final geostationary orbit Thales 04 Feb 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that further to the decision of RASCOMSTAR-QAF, the RASCOM-QAF1 satellite has been placed in its final geostationary orbit at 2.85° East.
Iran Test Launches Rocket Designed to Carry Homemade Satellite Into Space VOA 04 Feb 2008 -- Iran has inaugurated a new space center and says it aims to launch its own domestic-built satellite by early next year.
Progress spacecraft undocks from ISS, becomes space lab RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2008 -- The Progress M-62 space cargo ship was undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday and temporarily turned into a space lab, a Mission Control spokesman said.
AFSPC commander sees space assets in action AFPN 04 Feb 2008 -- To get a look inside real-time space operations in the battlespace, Gen. C. Robert "Bob" Kehler, Air Force Space Command commander, visited the Combined Air and Space Operations Center Feb. 2, during an extended tour of the area of responsibility.
U.S. missile defense cannot affect Russia nuclear capability-Rice RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2008 -- The U.S. missile defense system in Europe is meant to deal with limited threats and cannot degrade the thousands of nuclear warheads Russia has, the U.S. secretary of state said.
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Compatibility of Advanced EHF Satellite Interface With Terminals Using Extended-Data-Rate Waveform Northrop Grumman 01 Feb 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has demonstrated the interface compatibility of the next-generation Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF) military communications satellite with user ground terminals using the new Extended Data Rate (XDR) waveform and protocols.

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