June 2009 Space News

ATK Plays Key Roles in Successful Launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite O (GOES-O) ATK 30 Jun 2009 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) composite, propulsion and spacecraft technologies supported the successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite O (GOES-O) on its mission to monitor weather conditions throughout the United States.
Lockheed Martin Awarded Concept Development Contract for U.S. Air Force Space Fence Lockheed Martin 30 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] a $30 million contract to begin concept development for Space Fence, a system of land-based S-Band radars and supporting operations centers that will detect and report on objects and debris orbiting the Earth.
Moscow hopes Russian-U.S. arms deal on track RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Moscow hopes progress will be made during the US president's visit on both on missile defense and strategic arms cuts.
Russia to launch U.S. telecoms satellite from Baikonur RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Proton-M rocket with a US telecommunications satellite will be launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan.
Boeing to Provide Systems Engineering for GOES-R Ground Operations Boeing 29 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it will provide systems engineering expertise and data distribution tools for the integrated ground system of the GOES-R series of weather satellites, under a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Rocket Engine Technology That Could Enable Return of U.S. Astronauts to Moon Northrop Grumman 29 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has demonstrated rocket engine technology that may enable the return of American astronauts to the moon.
Raytheon Awarded $36 Million for Kuwait Patriot Test Equipment Raytheon 29 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received a $36.1 million Foreign Military Sales award from the U.S. Army to provide the State of Kuwait with Patriot Configuration-3 radar upgrade depot test equipment, training and related technical services.
2009 Astronaut Candidate Class includes Army LTC Mark Vande Hei Army News 29 Jun 2009 -- After reviewing more than 3,500 applications, NASA selected nine people for the 2009 astronaut candidate class.
US Official in Poland to Discuss Missiles Threat VOA 29 Jun 2009 -- Top US military officer: Administration not decided whether to proceed with the Bush Administration's missile defense plan.
Cargo ship to undock from ISS, serve as technical platform RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009 -- Russia's unmanned Progress spacecraft will be used as a technical space platform before being dumped in the Pacific.
Boeing, NASA and NOAA Receive 1st Signal From GOES-O Satellite Following Successful Launch Boeing 28 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have received the first on-orbit signals from GOES-O, indicating that the Earth-observation satellite is healthy and operating normally
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Helps Boost Satellite Monitoring Severe Weather Into Space Pratt & Whitney 88 Jun 2009 -- Two Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne engines helped boost the second in a series of NASA/NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, designated GOES-O, into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., yesterday, to help scientists monitor severe weather that leads to tornadoes, flashfloods and hurricanes
Mullen Welcomes Kyrgyz Base Decision, Talks Missile Defense with Russians VOA 26 Jun 2009 -- Top US military officer welcomed progress toward reversing Kyrgyz decision to end US use of key base.
Boeing Ships Next-Generation GPS Satellite to Cape Canaveral for Tests Boeing 25 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has shipped a Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida to conduct a series of key tests for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation satellite navigation system.
Top U.S. military commander to visit Russia on June 25-28 RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2009 -- Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff will arrive on a three-day working visit to Russia.
Russia, U.S. continue dialogue on strategic arms, missile defense RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2009 -- President Medvedev: Dialogue continuing on linking strategic arms reductions with US missile defense plans.
General Dynamics Provides Communications Link for Lunar Mapping Mission General Dynamics 24 Jun 2009 -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is providing the communications link for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission launched on June 18, 2009
Progress cargo ship to undock from ISS June 30 RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2009 -- Russia's unmanned Progress M-02M cargo spacecraft will undock from the ISS on June 30 and later be dropped into the Pacific.
BAE SYSTEMS COMPUTER POWERS NASA MISSIONS TO THE MOON AND MARS BAE Systems 23 Jun 2009 -- A BAE Systems computer is at the core of a strategic NASA mission for space exploration
Lockheed Martin Team Selected To Develop New Solar Mission Lockheed Martin 23 Jun 2009 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Space Systems Company, the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, and a national and international team of co-investigators have been selected by NASA to develop a new Small Explorer Mission (SMEX) called the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS).
Lockheed Martin Installs Next Evolution Of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System On Cruiser USS Lake Erie Lockheed Martin 23 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] installed the latest evolution of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System – which includes a new ballistic missile defense signal processor, Aegis BSP – on the cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70).
Northrop Grumman-Built LCROSS Completes Swing-By of Moon Northrop Grumman 23 Jun 2009 -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)-built Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) successfully completed a critical swing-by maneuver of the moon at 5:20 a.m. PDT on June 23.
Secretary of Defense Reverses His Decision to Defend Hawaii with U.S. Capability MDAA 23 Jun 2009 -- Riki Ellison, Chairman and Founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance announced to MDAA members the US is prepared to fully and completely defend Hawaii if expected test by North Korea overflies Hawaii.
U.S. missile-defense plans hinder nuclear arms deal - Lavrov RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Russian FM: Deployment of a planned US missile defense system in Europe would greatly impede arms reductions.
Tactical Satellite-3 completes successful first month of operations AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- The Tactical Satellite-3 has exceeded expectations and is performing well a month after being launched.
Northrop Grumman Submits Proposal to Revolutionize Global Positioning System Operations Northrop Grumman 22 Jun 2009 -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Global Positioning System (GPS) Advanced Control Segment (OCX) team on June 20 submitted its proposal to the U.S. Air Force for the OCX Phase B contract.
Northrop Grumman Delivers First Demonstration Satellite for Space Tracking and Surveillance System Northrop Grumman 22 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has delivered the first of two Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites to the U.S. Air Force's Cape Canaveral Air Station for launch preparation.
Orbital-Built MEASAT-3a Communications Satellite Successfully Launched Orbital Sciences Corp. 22 Jun 2009 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), the world’s leading manufacturer of smaller-sized geosynchronous (GEO) communications satellites, announced today that the MEASAT-3a satellite, which is based on the company’s STAR-2 platform, was successfully launched into orbit during a mission that took place on Sunday, June 21, 2009.
MDAA's Riki Ellison on the Deployment of Missile Defense Assets to Hawaii MDAA 22 Jun 2009
Russian Zenit rocket puts Malaysian satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2009 -- Zenit-3SLB carrier rocket launched from the Baikonur space center put Malaysia's Measat-3a communications satellite into orbit.
ATK Engineering Services Play Key Roles in LRO Mission ATK 19 Jun 2009 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) played a key role in the successful launch of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)/ Lunar CRater Observation Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) mission from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
The French Ministry of Defence renews its satellite telecommunications services contract with Astrium EADS 18 Jun 2009 -- The French Ministry of Defence’s telecommunications operator, DIRISI, awarded the entire ASTEL-S contract to Astrium Services at the end of April 2009.
Lockheed Martin Solar X-Ray Imager To Be Launched On NOAA GOES-O Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 18 Jun 2009 -- The Solar X-ray Imager (SXI) instrument, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] at its Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is ready for flight.
Thales Alenia Space signed a contract to provide HISPASAT AG1 satellite with REDSAT Advanced Communication Payload Thales 18 Jun 2009 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that HISPASAT has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space España, its Spanish branch, for the development and supply of the REDSAT Advanced Communication Payload for the AG1, a GEO mission within the scope of the European Space Agency’s ARTES 11 program.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Powers First Mission in Plan to Return to the Moon Pratt & Whitney 18 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today powered the launch of NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter/Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LRO/LCROSS) mission in its planned return to the moon from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
U.S. Prepares Missile Defense, Continues Shipping Interdictions AFPS 18 Jun 2009 -- US deployed missile defense equipment amid reports alleging that North Korea has threatened to fire a ballistic missile.
US Deploys Defenses for Possible N. Korean Missile Launch VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- US SecDef Gates ordered the deployment of a new missile defense system and a sophisticated tracking radar to Hawaii.
NASA Mission to Survey Moon for Return of Astronauts VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- NASA is set to launch a new lunar mission that is aimed at paving the way for astronauts to return to the moon's surface by 2020.
US to Launch Moon Probes VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. space agency NASA is set to launch probes to the moon Thursday to search for water sources and landing sites in preparation for man's return to the moon.
Boeing Completes On-Orbit Handover of 2nd Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite to US Air Force Boeing 17 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on June 15 successfully transferred control of the second Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite to the U.S. Air Force, which will monitor and control the new satellite from Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.
Raytheon Standard Missile-3 Block IIA Program Achieves Key Milestone Raytheon 17 Jun 2009 -- The Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) Standard Missile-3 Block IIA program completed the joint system design review with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD).
Orbital Sciences Corporation has contracted Thales Alenia Space for the production of new pressurized cargo modules to re-supply the International Space Station Thales 17 Jun 2009 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today the signing of a contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) for the design, development, production and delivery of nine pressurized modules for cargo transport – to include equipment, spare parts, scientific experiments and other items – to the International Space Station (ISS). The contract foresees the first unit delivery in December 2010 and the last unit delivery in the middle of 2015.
U.S. firm on missile defense but may change European plans RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2009 -- US military has reiterated its commitment to missile defenses, citing a growing threat from North Korea and Iran.
Leak Delays Shuttle Launch Until July VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- NASA officials again called off the Endeavour launch, after detecting a hydrogen leak while crews filled the shuttle's external fuel tanks.
Hydrogen leak again postpones space shuttle launch to ISS RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2009 -- NASA delayed launch of Endeavour over hydrogen leak similar to one that caused original launch to be postponed.
Russian defense industry on track for arms contract RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2009 -- Russian Defense Ministry has received strategic missiles, aircraft, tanks, spacecraft and other military hardware under contract.
Boeing Hands Over IndoStar II/ProtoStar II Satellite Following Successful In-Orbit Tests Boeing 16 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the successful in-orbit handover of the IndoStar II/ProtoStar II commercial communications satellite to Bermuda-based ProtoStar Ltd
Boeing Team Completes Segment Testing of Space Surveillance Satellite System Boeing 16 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed integration and testing of the space segment, as well as initial testing of the ground segments, of the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) system under development for the U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin Orion Team Prepares For Integration And First Flight Test Of Launch Abort System Lockheed Martin 16 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that two launch abort system (LAS) motors for NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle are now in place at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico for integration and preparation for the first flight test, known as Pad Abort 1.
Lockheed Martin Begins Critical Environmental Test Of First Advanced EHF Military Communications Satellite Lockheed Martin 16 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (Advanced EHF) military communications satellite is now undergoing final thermal vacuum testing at the company's Sunnyvale, Calif. facilities.
Lockheed Martin Completes Mars Science Laboratory Heatshield For NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lockheed Martin 16 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has completed production and testing of the heatshield for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL).
European Space Agency and Thales Alenia Space set the agreement for the development of the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) system for atmospheric reentry Thales 16 Jun 2009 -- The European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space have set the agreement for the authorization to proceed with the development of the atmospheric reentry demonstrator IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle).
Missile Defense Reviews to Focus on Current, Long-Term Challenges AFPS 16 Jun 2009 -- North Korea, Iran and other nations and will be major considerations in the US ballistic missile defense review.
US Lawmaker Urges Deployment of Missile Defense in Europe VOA 16 Jun 2009 -- US lawmaker warning the Obama administration against delaying the deployment of a missile defense system in Europe.
Shuttle Endeavour to Deliver Space Station Module VOA 16 Jun 2009 -- The space shuttle Endeavour is set for launch early Wednesday, after technicians resolved a hydrogen leak that delayed the first attempt.
Russian Soyuz-ST rocket launch from Kourou space center delayed RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2009 -- Launch of modernized Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from Kourou space center has been put off until the first half of 2010.
TerraSAR-X marks two successful years in orbit EADS 15 Jun 2009 -- TerraSAR-X, the German radar satellite, has completed two successful years of service since its launch on 15 June 2007. In contrast to optical systems, its radar technology has allowed the generation of images even in cloudy or night time conditions, thus ensuring that the satellite has operated non-stop.
Lockheed Martin Marks 25th Anniversary Of World’s First Hit-To-Kill Missile Intercept Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the world’s first hit-to-kill intercept of a ballistic missile target outside the earth’s atmosphere.
Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Shifts Into Critical Design Review Phase Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team developing the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) III program has entered the Critical Design Review (CDR) stage on-schedule, an extensive phase that precedes production of the next-generation satellite system.
Lockheed Martin Delivers New Flight Software Architecture For SBIRS GEO Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable spacecraft command and control operations for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite constellation.
Northrop Grumman-Built LCROSS Set to Launch June 17 Northrop Grumman 15 Jun 2009 -- The Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for NASA Ames Research Center, is scheduled for launch on June 17 at approximately 4 p.m. EDT, from Launch Pad 41 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. LCROSS will be launched with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter on an Atlas V rocket.
ISS could stay in service through 2025 - Russian Space Agency RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Partners on the ISS may want the orbiter to continue its mission until at least 2025.
NASA Working on Shuttle Hydrogen Leak VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- NASA: Will make a final decision on when to try again to launch the space shuttle Endeavour, as crews work on a leaky hydrogen gas line.
Russian, French companies to sign satellite construction memo RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia's Information Satellite Systems will sign memorandum of cooperation with France-based Thales Alenia Space.
NASA postpones Endeavour launch over hydrogen leak RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2009 -- NASA postponed for at least a few days launch of the space shuttle Endeavour to the ISS over a hydrogen leak.
Hydrogen Leak Delays Space Shuttle Launch VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- NASA officials have postponed the launch of shuttle Endeavour after discovering a hydrogen gas leak a few hours before lift-off.
Northrop Grumman-Built DSP Flight 14 Celebrates 20 Years On-Orbit Northrop Grumman 12 Jun 2009 -- The United States Air Force's Defense Support Program Flight 14, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), is celebrating its 20th year of on-orbit operations. DSP Flight 14 was launched on June 14, 1989 on a Titan IV launch vehicle.
Army War College grad tackles assignment in space Army News 12 Jun 2009 -- Col. Tim Kopra is scheduled to leave Earth behind when Shuttle Flight 127 launches from the Kennedy Space Center June 13.
Navy SEAL to Launch into Space Navy NewsStand 12 Jun 2009 -- A Navy SEAL in NASA's astronaut program will launch into space June 13.
Boeing Readies Kibo Lab Components for Shuttle Mission to Space Station Boeing 11 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] engineers and technicians recently completed several complex payload-processing tasks -- including preparing the final two science platforms for Japan's Kibo laboratory -- ahead of Space Shuttle Endeavour's upcoming mission to the International Space Station.
Russia will not make its soil available for U.S. missile defenses RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Russia will not make its territory available for the deployment of US missile defense elements.
Lockheed Martin Achieves Key Integration Milestones On Second SBIRS Missile Warning Satellite Lockheed Martin 10 Jun 2009 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led team developing the U.S. Air Force's Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has successfully mated the spacecraft bus with the infrared sensor payload for the second geosynchronous SBIRS spacecraft (GEO-2).
IAI Develops Arrow 3 Interceptor in Response to Longer Range Threats</a> Israel Aerospace Industries 10 Jun 2009 -- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing an innovative Arrow 3 Missile, designed to intercept and destroy the future, longer range threats. The interceptor integrates seamlessly into the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), complementing the current and future blocks of the Arrow 2, and enabling multiple engagement opportunities through its large kinematic envelope and short flight time. Recently, the U.S. government announced its plans to continue funding the Arrow Weapon System program, specifically the Arrow 3 System.

Lockheed Martin’s THAAD Program Celebrates 10- And 25-Year Hit-To-Kill Intercept Anniversaries Lockheed Martin 10 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] employees celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first successful intercept of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system today.
Russia to improve missile defense penetration capability by 2016 RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- Russia plans by 2016 to improve the ability of its range of ballistic missiles to overcome missile defenses.
New arms treaty must exclude weapons in space - Russian general RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- New strategic arms reduction pact with the United States must prohibit any kinds of offensive weapons in space.
S.Korea builds space center for satellite launches RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- South Korea completed the construction of a space center, which will launch its first rocket launch in late July.
Russian, U.S. astronauts complete work in ISS docking bay RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- Russian ISS commander and NASA astronaut installed a docking cone in Zvezda module's depressurized docking bay.
Canadian space tourist starts training for ISS mission RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- Guy Laliberte has started final preparations at Russia's Star City space training center for a 12-day trip to the ISS.
Gates Hopeful of Missile Defense Progress at US-Russia Summit VOA 09 Jun 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates: President may find increased interest in cooperation in the effort to defend Europe.
Gates Expresses Confidence in U.S. Missile Defenses AFPS 09 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates confident the US has the missile defenses in place to defend itself, if necessary.
Satellites Help Cameroon Track Illegal Trading VOA 08 Jun 2009 -- Cameroon is an economic hub for Central Africa.
Thales Alenia Space ETCA will supply 50% of the electronics for the next 35 Ariane 5's Thales 08 Jun 2009 -- Thales Alenia Space ETCA has just signed a contract with the Astrium company to provide electronic equipment and services for the Ariane 5 launchers (PB batch) which will be launched between 2011 and 2015. This batch will include 35 ECA-type launchers (with cryogenic upper stage) capable of putting a mass of up to 10 tonnes into geostationary orbit.
South Africa to launch 'Sumbandila' satellite IRNA 06 Jun 2009 -- South Africa's next satellite, 'SumbandilaSat' exported to Russia on June 4, is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on June 10, for launching.
Astrium wins feasibility study on preparation for moon landings EADS 05 Jun 2009 -- Astrium, Europe’s leading space company, has been commissioned by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to conduct a study for the testing of future moon landings.
General Dynamics to Boost Military Satellite Communications Capacity with $119 Million Army WIN-T Satellite Terminal Award General Dynamics 05 Jun 2009 -- General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies has received a $119 million modification to an existing delivery order to provide additional satellite communications earth terminals and support services for Increment One of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program.
Russia rules out nuclear arms cut while U.S. shield plans unclear RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2009 -- Russia will not cut its nuclear arsenal while the U.S. missile defense plans for Europe remain unclear.
ISS astronauts to test new Russian spacesuits RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2009 -- Two astronauts aboard the ISS will conduct a spacewalk to install new equipment and test new Russian-made spacesuits.
Deterrence Plays Into Overseas Basing Decisions, Vice Chairman Says AFPS 04 Jun 2009 -- The overseas basing choices the US makes for its military forces are a factor in deterring potential enemies.
Russia increases number of operational Glonass satellites to 17 RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2009 -- Number of operational satellites in Russia's Glonass grouping has been increased to 17 while 3 more remain inactive.
Joint airspace conference takes place in Iraq AFNS 04 Jun 2009 -- Members of Multinational Corps-Iraq held Airspace Interoperability Synchronization Conference in an attempt to better use the airspace over Iraq.
Raytheon Awarded $14 Million for Patriot Depot-Level Maintenance Raytheon 03 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded $14.7 million for depot-level maintenance for U.S. Army Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems.
Raytheon Hyperspectral Imaging Sensor Activated for Year-Long Mission Raytheon 03 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received confirmation from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory that its hyperspectral imaging sensor known as ARTEMIS has been activated aboard the TacSat-3 spacecraft and is fully functional.
U.S. Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin $1.5-Billion Contract For SBIRS Follow-On Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 02 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $1.5-billion contract for the third highly elliptical orbit (HEO-3) payload, the third geosynchronous orbit (GEO-3) satellite and associated ground modifications for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) constellation.
Orbital in Final Preparations For Launch of MEASAT-3a Communications Satellite Orbital Sciences Corp. 02 Jun 2009 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world’s leading space technology companies, today announced that the MEASAT-3a commercial communications satellite has arrived at its launch site at Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
Gates Gets Up-close Look at U.S. Missile Defense AFPS 02 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates: System will protect the United States from an intercontinental ballistic missile threat.
Officials activate 617th Air and Space Operations Center AFNS 02 Jun 2009 -- Officials at 17th Air Force took big step toward full operational capability with the activation of the 617th Air and Space Operations Center.
Taiwan-sponsored telescope project passes major milestone CNA 02 Jun 2009 -- The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array achieved a major milestone in late April.

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