November 2008 Space News

Russian, U.S. presidents to discuss missile shield at NATO summit RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that he planned to discuss issues concerning European missile defense with U.S. President Barack Obama at a NATO summit in Lisbon on November 20.
Russia launches new age U.S. telecoms satellite RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2010 -- A Russian Proton-M carrier rocket with a U.S. telecommunications satellite blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Sunday, a spokesman for Russian space agency Roskosmos said.
Russia's new space freighter docks with world orbital station RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2008 -- A cargo spacecraft equipped with a new on-board digital control system has successfully docked with the International Space Station, Mission Control said on Sunday.
Shuttle Endeavour Lands in California After Space Station Mission VOA 30 Nov 2008 -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour has landed after completing an 11-day mission to expand living space aboard the International Space Station.
Endeavour shuttle undocks from space station RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- U.S. space shuttle Endeavour has undocked from the International Space Station ending a 12-day "home improvement" mission, a NASA spokesman said Friday.
Russia, U.S. unlikely to agree on missile shield in Dec. - Lavrov RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- The Russian foreign minister said on Friday that Moscow and Washington were unlikely to reach a final agreement on a planned U.S. missile shield for central Europe during talks in December.
Thales Alenia Space to provide the Amos-4 Ground Mission Segment to IAI Thales 28 Nov 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced the signature of a contract, with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Ltd, for the development, the delivery and the installation of elements in the Amos-4 Ground Segment.
Thales Alenia Space welcomes success of ESA ministerial meeting Thales 28 Nov 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space welcomes the decisions and budget allocations approved by the meeting of European ministers in charge of space activities in The Hague on November 25-26.
European Ministers Pledge Almost $13 Billion for Space Missions VOA 26 Nov 2008 -- European government ministers have pledged nearly $13 billion to fund an ambitious plan for space exploration, including a mission to place a robotic exploration vehicle on Mars.
Kavosh-2 rocket fired IRNA 26 Nov 2008 -- Iran's aerospace experts have successfully launched 'Kavosh 2' (Explorer 2) rocket into space on Wednesday
Russia launches new space freighter to ISS RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2008 -- Russia launched on Wednesday a Soyuz-U carrier rocket with a cargo spacecraft, equipped with a new on-board digital control system, from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Mission Control said.
NASA: Water Recycling System Passes Test VOA 25 Nov 2008 -- The U.S. space agency NASA says astronauts on the International Space Station appear to have resolved problems with a water recycling system that is essential in supporting the doubling of the station's crew.
U.S. astronauts complete final spacewalk on current ISS mission RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- Two U.S. astronauts have successfully wrapped up the fourth spacewalk during their current mission and returned to the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said on Tuesday.
SECAF visits base to discuss future of space power AFNS 24 Nov 2008 -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited Vandenberg Nov. 22 to meet with 14th Air Force leaders and tour the Joint Space Operations Center here.
Secretary Donley: U.S. can retain space leadership role AFNS 24 Nov 2008 -- Solid leadership and the coordination of resources will enable the United States to retain its leadership in space, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley said Nov. 21 during the Air Force Association's Global War Symposium in Los Angeles.
ATK's EO-1 Satellite Far Exceeds Design and Mission Life ATK 24 Nov 2008 -- The NASA's Earth Observer-1 (EO-1) has reached its eighth anniversary on orbit. The EO-1 satellite, launched on November 21, 2000 had an initial design and mission life of one year, but has continued successful operations for more than 7 years past the initial mission.
Japanese Troops Conduct Successful Patriot Firings at Fort Bliss Raytheon 24 Nov 2008 -- Two Japanese Patriot crews recently engaged targets in a successful practice firing at Fort Bliss, Texas. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) provided operational support for the annual service practice conducted by Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops.
Putin says U.S. missile shield will harm Europe RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- Europe would be the worst affected by the deployment of a U.S. missile shield on its territory, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
ISS trip for new Russian space freighter to take 4 days RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- The flight of Russia's cargo spacecraft, equipped with a new on board digital control system, to the International Space Station (ISS) will take four days, a Russian space official said on Monday.
Medvedev says compromise with U.S. on missile shield possible RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed hope that the new Washington administration could abandon its plans to place elements of a U.S. missile shield in Central Europe.
Space Shuttle Astronauts Prepare for Spacewalk VOA 24 Nov 2008 -- Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing for another spacewalk later Monday to complete repairs to the outpost's power-generating solar arrays.
Shuttle astronauts complete 3rd spacewalk of ISS mission RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2008 -- Two U.S. astronauts completed without mishap on Saturday the third spacewalk to perform maintenance on the International Space Station, NASA Mission Control announced.
Space Shuttle Astronauts Tend to Broken Equipment VOA 23 Nov 2008 -- Astronauts on the International Space Station are conducting the longest space walk of their mission Saturday to work on repairing a damaged piece of equipment.
ABL Successfully Fires Complete Weapon System From Aircraft MDA 26 Nov 2008 -- Army Lieutenant General Patrick J. O'Reilly, Missile Defense Agency director, announced today the successful firing and propagation of the Airborne Laser (ABL) megawatt-class weapons system through the aircraft turret during ground tests at Edwards Air Force Base, California
Missile Defense Agency Completes Change of Responsibility Ceremony MDA 21 Nov 2008 -- Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England officiated at the Missile Defense Agency Change of Responsibility ceremony today at the Air Force Memorial site in Arlington, Va. near the Pentagon
Kirtland officials accelerate space-based program testing AFNS 21 Nov 2008 -- Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center officials here successfully tested the Space-Based Infrared System Highly Elliptical Orbit payload and operations center and accelerated operational acceptance by six weeks.
Speech: Missile Defense Agency Change of Responsibility Ceremony (Arlington, VA) DoD 21 Nov 2008
Poland will wait for missile decision by new U.S. administration RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- Poland is ready to wait patiently for the new U.S. administration to decide the fate of the planned U.S. missile defense shield in Central Europe, the foreign minister said Friday.
Russia awaits formal proposals on U.S. missile shield-top brass RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- Russia will consider its Western partners' proposals on the U.S. missile defense plans for Europe only when they are legally formalized, the chief of the General Staff said on Friday.
Shuttle astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk of ISS mission RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- Two U.S. astronauts completed without mishap on Thursday a 6 1/2 hour spacewalk to perform maintenance on the International Space Station, NASA Mission Control announced.
NASA and Industry Team Successfully Test Orion Launch Abort Motor ATK 20 Nov 2008 -- NASA, Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) and Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) successfully performed a ground firing test of the abort motor for NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle Launch Abort System at ATK's Launch Systems facility in Promontory, Utah.
Senior Czech MP says U.S. missile shield unlikely to go ahead RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- The speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament said on Friday that he doubted a U.S. missile defense radar would be deployed in the Czech Republic.
Raytheon Sensor Designed to Promote Understanding of Global Warming Raytheon 20 Nov 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has completed integration, baseline performance characterization, and vibration testing of a space-based sensor intended to help NASA scientists better understand the effect of aerosols on global warming and climate change.
Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement to provide HISPASAT AG1 satellite with REDSAT payload Thales 20 Nov 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that HISPASAT has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space España, its Spanish subsidiary, for the development and supply of the REDSAT Advanced Communication Payload for the AG1, a Small GEO mission within the scope of the European Space Agency's ARTES 11 program.
International Space Station's 10th anniversary RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS), the unique research project that heralded a new era in space cooperation.
Japan/U.S. Missile Defense Flight Test Completed MDA 19 Nov 2008 -- Rear Admiral Tomohisa Takei, Director General of Operations and Plans, for the Japanese Maritime Staff Office (MSO), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and Lt. General Henry "Trey" Obering, United States Missile Defense Agency director, announced the completion today of a cooperative sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense intercept flight test off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii
Astronauts Review Spacewalks After Tool Bag Loss VOA 19 Nov 2008 -- NASA officials are reviewing the schedule of spacewalks for the shuttle Endeavour mission to the space station, after a critical tool bag floated into space.
Ariane-5 with 2 satellites to lift off from Kourou center Dec. 11 RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- An Ariane-5 rocket with two communications satellites will be launched from the Kourou space center in French Guiana on December 11, the Russian space agency said Wednesday.
Endeavour crewmembers complete spacewalk minus tool bag RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- U.S. astronauts completed their first spacewalk during the Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station, leaving a tool bag drifting through space, NASA said on Wednesday.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Crew Begin Space Station Repairs VOA 18 Nov 2008 -- Two astronauts from the U.S. space shuttle Endeavour began a series of repairs on the International Space Station Tuesday.
International Space Station turns 10 years old AFNS 18 Nov 2008 -- Nations around the world will join together Nov. 20 here to mark a milestone in space exploration to celebrate the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station.
Raytheon's Navy Multiband Terminal Achieves Unprecedented Satellite Communications Capability Raytheon 18 Nov 2008 -- In a major milestone for U.S. military satellite communications, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has successfully demonstrated simultaneous communications using low, medium and extended data rate wave forms.
Raytheon to Restore Bandwidth Over the Atlantic Through its Global Broadcast Service Raytheon 18 Nov 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a task order to restore the available bandwidth of the Global Broadcast Service satellite communications system over the Atlantic Ocean to support naval vessels and operations.
Russia unhappy with U.S. missile defense political guarantees RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- Russia is not satisfied with U.S. political guarantees on missile defense, the foreign minister said Tuesday after talks with his Portuguese counterpart.
Czech MPs delay U.S. shield deal debate until Obama's inauguration RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- The Czech parliament will not resume consideration of a Czech-U.S. missile defense treaty until Barack Obama officially assumes the U.S. presidency, the speaker of the lower house said on Tuesday.
Shuttle Astronauts Attach Logistics Module to International Space Station VOA 18 Nov 2008 -- Astronauts have attached the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module to the International Space Station, which holds equipment to expand the living quarters on the space station and carry out other improvements.
Boeing to Add New Technology to US Air Force GPS IIF Ground Segment Boeing 17 Nov 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it will add improved capabilities to its technology for the U.S. Air Force's Operational Control Segment (OCS) satellite ground-control system.
Northrop Grumman Awarded Rapid Prototyping, Integration and Development Contract Northrop Grumman 17 Nov 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract by the 50th Space Wing supporting the Space Innovation and Development Center's Aerospace Fusion Center (AFC) at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the Rapid Prototyping, Integration and Development (RaPID) program.
Russian ISS spacecraft producer Energia gets $106 mln loan RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- Russia's Energia space corporation has received a long-awaited loan worth 2.9 billion rubles ($106 million) from state-run savings bank Sberbank for spacecraft construction, the company said on Monday.
Proton rocket with Canadian satellite to be launched Dec. 10 RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- The launch of a Proton-M rocket with a Ciel 2 Canadian telecommunications satellite on board has been scheduled for December 10 from the Baikonur space center which Russia leases from Kazakhstan.
Russia may use 'overkill' missiles to counter U.S. shield RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- In addition to deploying tactical missiles near the Polish border, Russia could use precision-guided air-based weapons to counter U.S. missile defense plans, a Russian military expert said on Monday.
Kazakhstan to fund ISS flight for homegrown astronaut RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- A Kazakh national will fly to the International Space Station in October 2009 "on a commercial basis," the Russian space agency said on Mond
Shuttle Endeavour docks with ISS on 'home-improvement' mission RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- The space shuttle Endeavour has docked with the International Space Station at the start of a home-improvement mission due to last almost two weeks, NASA's Mission Control said.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Docks With International Space Station VOA 16 Nov 2008 -- The crew aboard the U.S. space shuttle Endeavour successfully docked with the International Space Station late Sunday - the 27th shuttle mission to the 10-year-old space laboratory.
45th Space Wing team supports successful shuttle Launch AFNS 15 Nov 2008 -- The men and women of the 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour Nov. 14. The launch occurred at 7:55 p.m.(EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
New Space Shuttle mission for Leonardo MPLM,built by Thales Alenia Space Thales 15 Nov 2008 -- Leonardo, the first of the Multi-Purpose Pressurized Logistics Modules (MPLM) developed by Thales Alenia Space for the International Space Station (ISS), has begun its fourth mission with a spectacular launch on the U.S. Space Shuttle Endeavour from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Today's mission, STS 126, is the eighth to be carried out by the Shuttle with an Italian-made MPLM module.
Poland, Czech Republic hope U.S. keeps to missile defense plans RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2008 -- Poland and the Czech Republic hope that the new U.S. administration does not change its plans for a missile shield in Central Europe, the Euronews television channel reported on Saturday.
Russia 'confident' Obama will study missile shield plan - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is "confident" the U.S. president-elect will look into the effectiveness of the Bush administration's plans for a Central European missile shield.
Endeavour shuttle heads to ISS on 'home improvement' mission RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2008 -- The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour has successfully blasted off on a 15-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that will see a number of "home improvements" made to the orbiting platform.
US Space Shuttle Endeavor Heads for Space Station VOA 15 Nov 2008 -- The shuttle Endeavour has launched late Friday on a 15-day mission to visit the International Space Station for repairs and upgrades
ATK's Solid Rocket Boosters Launch NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour ATK 14 Nov 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE: ATK) Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) successfully ignited earlier today to send NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour and its crew on their mission to deliver equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) that will enable larger crews to reside aboard the complex.
Space Shuttle Endeavour carries camera to help farmers AFNS 14 Nov 2008 -- Among the 32,000 pounds of cargo in NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour, which is set to launch Nov. 14, there is a camera that will help U.S. farmers and provide unique educational opportunities for students.
Shuttle Endeavour to Resume Construction of International Space Station VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- The next shuttle mission to the International Space Station is set for Friday, November 14.
US Calls Proposed Deployment of Russian Missiles in Belarus Unhelpful VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- The United States said Friday a proposed deployment of Russian short-range missiles in Belarus would not be helpful to regional security.
ATK Successfully Test Fires First Stage of Kinetic Energy Interceptors ATK 14 Nov 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) successfully test-fired a Kinetic Energy Interceptors (KEI) first stage solid rocket motor at its Promontory, Utah facility.
Northrop Grumman, Kinetic Energy Interceptors Team Verify Flight Configuration of First Stage Rocket Motor Components Northrop Grumman 14 Nov 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) yesterday conducted a successful static fire test of the Kinetic Energy Interceptors (KEI) first stage rocket motor that verified performance of key components in their flight configuration.
Kinetic Energy Interceptors Team Completes Key Missile Defense Rocket Motor Test Raytheon 14 Nov 2008 -- The Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) Kinetic Energy Interceptors team fired a powerful first-stage rocket motor, keeping the KEI program on schedule for a 2009 booster flight test.
Thales Alenia Space shipped SICRAL 1B to launch site Thales 14 Nov 2008 -- The SICRAL 1B satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor, has now completed integration and testing, and has been shipped to its launch site. Launch is scheduled for January 2009.
Thales Alenia Space to supply electronics for Spain's Ingenio observation satellite Thales 14 Nov 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that its Spanish subsidiary, Thales Alenia Space España, has been awarded a 17 million euro contract by Sener, the payload prime contractor, to supply the electronics for the optical observation Instrument on the Ingenio satellite. Ingenio's primary mission is to ensure regular coverage of emerged areas to deliver high-resolution images to a wide array of users.
ISS crew to grow to six members next year RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- The crew of the International Space Station will be expanded in 2009 from three to six, a Russian space agency official said on Friday.
Progress cargo module undocks from ISS RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- The Progress M-65 cargo spacecraft has successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) to become a temporary "space lab," Russia's Mission Control said on Friday.
Russian Soyuz-U carrier rocket bearing military satellite launched RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- A Soyuz-U carrier rocket bearing a military satellite was launched on Friday from the Plesetsk space center in north Russia, an aide to the Russian Space Forces commander said.
Belarus threatens to target missiles at U.S. shield in Europe RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has weighed in on the Russia-U.S. dispute over missile defense, telling a U.S. paper his country could deploy tactical missiles capable of striking Central Europe.
India Puts Probe on Moon VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- India's space agency says its first lunar probe has landed on the moon.
NASA Prepares for Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- The U.S. space agency says the countdown is on track for a Friday evening launch of the space shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station.
Nigerian Satellite Begins Fall To Earth VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- Nigeria's multi-million dollar communication satellite is spinning out of control just 18 months after launch.
Kinetic Energy Interceptor Team Conducts Successful First Stage Rocket Motor Test MDA 13 Nov 2008 -- Air Force Lieutenant General Henry "Trey" Obering, Missile Defense Agency director, announced today the completion of a successful static fire test of the Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) first stage rocket motor
Boeing's Missile Defense Work Adds $246 Million a Year to Alaska Economy Boeing 13 Nov 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], through its work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) missile defense program, contributed more than $246 million to Alaska's economy in 2007 and supported more than 700 direct and indirect jobs, according to a University of Alaska Fairbanks study released today.
Lift-Off Nearing for Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour VOA 13 Nov 2008 -- The US space agency NASA says the space shuttle Endeavour is on track for a scheduled nighttime lift-off.
US Rejects Russian Offer to Scrap European Missiles VOA 13 Nov 2008 -- The Bush administration Thursday dismissed as not credible a Russian offer to forego deployment of missiles near Poland, if the United States drops its European missile defense plan.
U.S. Air Force Accepts First Lockheed Martin SBIRS HEO System For Operations Lockheed Martin 13 Nov 2008 -- The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and ground system, built by a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team, has been accepted for operations by the U.S Air Force.
U.S. rejects Russia's offer to scrap missile plans RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates dismissed on Thursday Russia's proposal that the two countries abandon their plans to deploy missiles in Central Europe.
Kazakh astronaut to fly to ISS, Russian hopeful grounded RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- A Kazakh national will fly to the International Space Station in October 2009, a spokesman for the Kazakh National Space Agency said on Thursday.
Indian lunar probe starts remote sensing of Moon RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- India's first lunar probe entered its final polar orbit around the Moon late on Wednesday and has now begun remote sensing of the surface, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said on Thursday.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch Remains on Track VOA 13 Nov 2008 -- All systems are go for Friday's scheduled launch of the space shuttle Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station.
Boeing Helps NASA Maintain Human Presence 220 Miles Above the Earth Boeing 12 Nov 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] engineers played a key role in designing several new components of the International Space Station (ISS) that will transform the outpost from a three-bedroom, one-bath abode for three astronauts into a future five-bedroom, two-bath residence that can accommodate six.
Senior U.S. Diplomat In Moscow For Talks With Lavrov RFE/RL 12 Nov 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is hosting a visit to Moscow by William Burns, the U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs
Compromise on U.S. missile shield possible - Kremlin source RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- Russia believes that a compromise on a controversial U.S. missile shield in Europe is still possible, but is waiting for more constructive proposals from the new U.S. administration, a Kremlin source said on Wednesday.
Russia Rejects US Missile Defense Plan VOA 12 Nov 2008 -- Russian news agencies say Moscow has formally rejected a U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in central Europe.
Ciel II shipped to Baïkonour, Telecommunication Satellite built by Thales Alenia Space Thales 12 Nov 2008 -- The Ciel II satellite, of the Ciel Satellite Group, has been delivered to the Baïkonour Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and is ready to start its launch campaign for a Proton launch scheduled for the evening of December 10.
Raytheon Awarded $54 Million to Develop Multiple Kill Vehicle for Ballistic Missile Defense Raytheon 11 Nov 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded a $54 million Missile Defense Agency contract to continue design and development of a Multiple Kill Vehicle.
NASA concludes Mars lander program RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2008 -- NASA said on Tuesday its Phoenix Mars Lander had ceased communications after operating for more than five months on the Red Planet, and announced the termination of the successful space exploration project.
Missile Defense Agency Sponsors Agreement for Cooperative Research between United States and Czech Republic MDA 10 Nov 2008 -- Lieutenant General Henry A. "Trey" Obering, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) director, announced today the completion of a second cooperative project between the United States and the Czech Republic for research and development that follows from an ongoing MDA-sponsored study of Czech technical capabilities that could have application to missile defense
NASA Awards Lockheed Martin $667.3M Facilities Development and Operations Contract Lockheed Martin 10 Nov 2008 -- NASA has announced that a team led by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] was selected to perform the Facilities Development and Operations Contract (FDOC) at the Johnson Space Center.
Northrop Grumman CERES Sensor Delivered to NPOESS Preparatory Project Ahead of Schedule Northrop Grumman 10 Nov 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) successfully delivered a key sensor for global climate change measurement one week ahead of schedule and on budget.
Orbital Ships NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory Satellite to Launch Site at Vandenberg Air Force Base Orbital Sciences Corp. 10 Nov 2008 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world’s leading space technology companies, announced today that it has shipped the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) satellite to its launch site at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California.
US Frustrated by Russian Stance on Missile Defense VOA 10 Nov 2008 -- The State Department expressed frustration over Russia's apparent rejection of new U.S. proposals on European missile defense
Czech mayors oppose U.S. missile shield plans RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- Mayors of 15 Czech cities are to ask U.S. president-elect Barack Obama to abandon the Bush administration's plans to place a missile defense radar in the Czech Republic, a member of the European parliament said on Monday.
Progress cargo module to undock from ISS Friday RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- The Progress M-65 cargo spacecraft will undock from the international space station on Friday evening, mission control said on Monday.
Poland should follow Obama's lead on missile defense - FM RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- Poland should not lobby the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on missile defense but should accept any decisions Washington takes, the foreign minister has told a Polish newspaper.
India's Chandrayaan-1 successfully enters lunar orbit IRNA 09 Nov 2008 -- History was created on Saturday when India's first mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1, lifted off from Sriharikota on 22nd October and successfully entered the lunar orbit
India's Chandrayaan-1 probe enters lunar orbit RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2008 -- An Indian lunar probe entered into orbit around the Moon on Saturday at the start of a two-year remote sensing mission, the Indian Space Research Organization said.
Obama Aide: President-elect Did Not Commit to Missile Defense Shield VOA 08 Nov 2008 -- An aide to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama says the future U.S. leader did not give Poland any commitment on a missile defense shield.
Poland sends U.S. missile shield deal to parliament for ratification RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- The Polish government has submitted a number of missile-defense agreements with the United States to parliament for ratification, the Polish foreign minister said on Friday.
Russian space agency to compensate Siberian man over rocket part RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has agreed to pay 100,000 rubles (about $4,000) in compensation to a villager in southwest Siberia after a rocket fragment fell on his land, the local administration said on Friday.
Russia to equip 5 brigades with Iskander missile systems by 2015 RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- At least five missile brigades deployed on Russia's western border will be equipped with new Iskander-M short-range missile systems by 2015, a Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
EU criticizes Russian plans to deploy missiles near Poland RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- The announcement by President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia's plans to deploy Iskander missile systems near Poland harms European security, France said on Friday in its role as EU president.
Moscow receives updated U.S. missile shield proposals RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- Moscow has received new U.S. proposals aimed at easing Russia's concerns over a planned European missile shield and replacing a strategic arms reduction treaty, a Foreign Ministry official said on Friday.
US Makes New Proposals to Russia on Missile Defense, Strategic Arms VOA 06 Nov 2008 -- The State Department's top arms control official says the United States has made new proposals to Moscow aimed at easing Russian concern about the planned U.S. missile defense system in central Europe.
Vandenberg officials launch Minuteman III missile AFNS 06 Nov 2008 -- Vandenberg Air Force Base officials launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a National Nuclear Security Administration test assembly at 1 a.m. PST Nov. 5 here.
Russia puts SES telecoms satellite in orbit RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2008 -- Russia successfully launched late on Wednesday a Proton-M carrier rocket and put an SES Astra 1M satellite into orbit, the Russian space agency said on Thursday.
Military Weather Satellite Built By Lockheed Martin Achieves Five Years On Orbit, Exceeding Design Life Lockheed Martin 06 Nov 2008 -- The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Flight 16 (F16) Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT], has surpassed five years of on-orbit operations and continues to provide critical weather data to the warfighter, one year beyond its four year design life.
Missile Defense Elements Participate in Air Force Test MDA 05 Nov 2008 -- Air Force Lieutenant General Henry "Trey" Obering, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) director, announced today the successful completion of an exercise involving Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) elements and emerging technologies which gathered data during a routine operational test of a U.S. Air Force strategic missile from Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
NASA's Unveils New Lunar Rover VOA 05 Nov 2008 -- A team of space scientists has been testing a new vehicle designed to explore the surface of the moon.
US Disappointed Over Russian Missile Pledge VOA 05 Nov 2008 -- The United States on Wednesday expressed disappointment over an announced Russian plan to deploy short-range ballistic missiles in the Kaliningrad enclave next to Poland.
Russian Threats Miss Point of Proposed Missile Defenses, Official Says AFPS 05 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev’s threat today to deploy missiles targeting proposed U.S. missile defenses in Eastern Europe misses the point that the system will be purely defensive and will pose no threat to Russia, a Pentagon spokesman said today.
Russia set to launch SES telecoms satellite RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Russia will launch on Wednesday a Proton-M carrier rocket with an Astra 1M satellite on board, a Russian spacecraft manufacturer said.
Obama may freeze Europe missile shield deals - Russian analyst RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- As economic pressures mount, the U.S. may freeze its plans to set up a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic when president-elect Barack Obama takes office, a Russian analyst said on Wednesday.
China successfully launches 2 meteorological satellites RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- China put into orbit on Wednesday two remote sensing satellites to gather hydrological and meteorological data, the Xinhua news agency said.
Germany concerned over Russian missiles near Polish border RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Germany expressed concern on Wednesday over the possible deployment of Iskander missile systems near Poland and will discuss the issue with Russia as soon as possible, a German diplomat said.
Russian missiles near Poland to 'offset' U.S. shield - NATO envoy RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- The deployment of precision-guided tactical missiles in Russia's westernmost region would render ineffective a U.S. missile shield in Central Europe, Russia's NATO envoy said on Wednesday.
Russia to deploy Iskander missiles near Polish border - Medvedev RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Russia will deploy short-range Iskander missiles in its exclave of Kaliningrad next to Poland in response to U.S. missile plans for Europe, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.
Nation’s Newest Advanced Polar Operational Environmental Satellite Delivered To Launch Site Lockheed Martin 05 Nov 2008 -- The NOAA-N Prime spacecraft, a Polar Operational Environmental Satellite (POES), has been delivered to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in preparation for a February 4, 2009 launch.
Thales Alenia Space España to supply X and S-band equipment for three Sentinel satellites Thales 04 Nov 2008 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that its Spanish subsidiary Thales Alenia Space España has been chosen to supply the X-band communication subsystems and the S-band TT&C transponders for the first three Sentinel observation satellites in the European Space Agency's Kopernikus program (formerly known as GMES - Global Monitoring for Environment and Security.)
Lockheed Martin-Led Team Completes GPS III Integrated Baseline Review Lockheed Martin 03 Nov 2008 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team developing the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) spacecraft, known as GPS III, has successfully completed on-schedule an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) with the U.S. Air Force, an important program milestone that precedes the Preliminary Design Review.
NASA Prepares Space Shuttle Endeavour for Launch VOA 03 Nov 2008 -- The U.S. space agency NASA is gearing up for next week's launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station.
Technical issues, more tests delay satellite's liftoff AFNS 03 Nov 2008 -- The Tactical Satellite-3 scheduled to launch in October from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility at Wallops Island, Va., is now scheduled for liftoff in January 2009 after the project team discovered and then fixed problems with the spacecraft's Star Tracker apparatus.
Czech opposition demands top court examine U.S. missile deal RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2008 -- Czech opposition party demand the Constitutional Court examine agreements with the US on an anti-missile radar.
Navy Intercepts Ballistic Missile Target in Fleet Exercise Pacific Blitz Third Fleet 01 Nov 2008 -- Vice Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, Commander, U.S. Third Fleet announced today the successful Navy intercept of a ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean during Fleet Exercise Pacific Blitz
India's lunar probe sends its first pictures from space RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- India has received first space photographs from its unmanned spacecraft on a mission to the Moon.
Endeavour shuttle to be launched Nov. 14 RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- The US space shuttle Endeavour will be launched on November 14 from Cape Canaveral in Florida to the International Space Station.

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