November 2010 Space News

Russia, West have 10 years for full accord on missile defense RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2010 -- Russia and the West must reach a suitable agreement on the issue of missile defense in the next decade.
Medvedev Calls For Cooperation With West On Missile Shield RFE/RL 30 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for an agreement between Moscow and the West on missile defense.
Russian President Warns of New Arms Race VOA 30 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev says a new weapons race could start if Russia and Western nations fail to agree on a new missile defense shield.
Russia to place air and space defenses under unified command in 2011 RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2010 -- Russia must create a unified strategic command combining air, missile and space defenses in 2011.
GPS satellite achieves 20 years in orbit AFNS 30 Nov 2010 -- The Global Positioning System constellation is the most robust and capable system in the history of space.
Army Astronaut Commander Returns to Earth Army News 30 Nov 2010 -- Expedition 25 Commander Army Col. Doug Wheelock and Flight Engineers Shannon Walker and Fyodor Yurchikhin safely landed their Soyuz spacecraft on the Kazakhstan steppe.
Raytheon to Relocate Patriot Training to Fort Sill Raytheon 30 Nov 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will relocate its Patriot New Equipment Training program to Fort Sill, Okla., beginning early next year.
SAIC Awarded $321 Million NASA Enterprise Applications Service Technologies Contract SAIC 29 Nov 2010 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded the Enterprise Applications Service Technologies (EAST) contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide a broad range of information technology (IT) services in support of the NASA Enterprise Applications Competency Center. The single-award contract begins Feb. 1, 2011, and has a two-year base period of performance, one two-year option and a single one-year option. The contract also has an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) component.
India launches HYLAS advanced telecom satellite successfully IRNA 27 Nov 2010 -- Advanced communications satellite HYLAS, built by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on a commercial basis in partnership with Europe's space leader EADS-Astrium, was Saturday successfully launched from French Guyana.
Ariane-5 puts into orbit 2 communication satellites RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2010 -- The Ariane 5 carrier rocket launched from the Kourou space center in French Guiana late on Friday delivered its dual-satellite payload into orbit, the Arianespace satellite launch firm said.
Successful interception of a Ballistic Missile by a SAMPT system Thales 25 Nov 2010 -- On 18 October 2010 at 11.49, the SAMP/T Surface-to-Air Medium Range missile system intercepted its first ballistic target at the DGA Missile Launch Test Centre (CELM) in Biscarosse.
Soyuz spacecraft to deliver New Year gifts to ISS RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2010 -- The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft will bring New Year presents to the International Space Station (ISS), commander Dmitry Kondratyev said on Friday.
Russian commission approves new ISS crew RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2010 -- A Russian governmental commission has approved the main and back-up crews for a new expedition to the International Space Station (ISS).
Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft lands in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2010 -- The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft with a crew of three landed safely in Kazakhstan on Friday morning, the Mission Control Center said.
Leaders provide update, vector on Air Force space efforts at symposium AFNS 25 Nov 2010 -- Senior Air Force leaders, servicemembers and industry partners gathered for the Air Force Association's annual Global Warfare Symposium Nov. 18 through 19 here.
ISS expedition prepares for return to Earth RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2010 -- The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft crew on the International Space Station (ISS) is completing preparations for their return to Earth on Friday, a spokesman for Russian space agency Roskosmos said.
ISS orbit adjusted prior to Soyuz spacecraft docking RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2010 -- The International Space Station (ISS) was moved to a higher orbit prior to the docking of Russia's Soyuz TMA- 20 spacecraft, a Mission Control spokesman said on Thursday.
Ukraine ready to participate in NATO's European missile defense RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2010 -- Ukraine is ready to take part in NATO's European missile defense project, Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Raisa Bogatyrova said on Wednesday.
New ISS crew begins pre-flight exams RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2010 -- The main and the back-up crews of the next mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will begin two-day pre-flight exams on Wednesday, a Russian space official said.
FalconSAT-5 rockets into orbit AFNS 24 Nov 2010 -- A converted Minotaur-IV ICBM carried FalconSAT-5 into orbit from the Kodiak Launch Complex in Alaska Nov. 19.
Reservists clear path for Air Force largest rocket AFNS 23 Nov 2010 -- Air Force Reserve helicopter, maintenance and life support personnel from the 920th Rescue Wing Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., along with their mission partners from their host wing, the 45th Space Wing, supported the successful launch of a Delta IV-Heavy Launch Vehicle, the largest rocket in the Air Force's inventory, at approximately 6 p.m. (EDT) Nov. 21 here.
Russian scientists developing moonbase protection systems RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2010 -- Russian scientists are developing automatic sealing systems to protect future manned space stations on the Moon and Mars from debris, Russia's Central Research Institute of Machine Building said.
Russia to start work on nuclear space engine next year RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2010 -- Russia's Energia space corporation said on Tuesday it is planning to start working on standardized space modules with nuclear-powered propulsion systems next year.
45th Space Wing launches NRO satellite AFNS 22 Nov 2010 -- The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance-built Delta IV-Heavy Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37 Nov. 21, carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite.
Russia Proposes Divided Anti-Missile Defense System VOA 22 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed to NATO leaders a joint missile defense system that divides military protection of Europe between the former Cold War rivals.
ATK's EO-1 Satellite Far Exceeds Design and Mission Life ATK 22 Nov 2010 -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) and NASA are marking the 10-year anniversary of NASA's Earth Observing-1 (EO-1) satellite. The spacecraft, built by ATK for the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, had an initial design and mission life of one year, but continues operating today, more than nine years past the initial mission.
Astrium – the double prime contractor for the 54th Ariane 5 launch EADS 22 Nov 2010 -- The Highly Adaptable Satellite (HYLAS) 1, which was designed and built by Astrium for the satellite broadband operator Avanti Communications, has been fully fuelled and integrated with the Ariane 5 launch vehicle at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana.
Pioneering Hyperion Hyperspectral Imager Built by Northrop Grumman Marks 10th Anniversary On-Orbit, Continues to Deliver Outstanding Data Northrop Grumman 22 Nov 2010 -- NASA's first hyperspectral imager in space, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for the Goddard Space Flight Center, is observing its tenth anniversary on-orbit, outliving its design life by 1000 percent. Originally designed for one year of operation with a two year goal, Hyperion continues to deliver highly detailed observations of the Earth's surface, atmosphere and biomass.
Orbital Successfully Launches Minotaur IV Rocket for U.S. Air Force Orbital Sciences Corp. 22 Nov 2010 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world’s leading space technology companies, today announced that it successfully launched a Minotaur IV space launch vehicle in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Test Program-S26 (STP-S26) mission.
U.S. Delta IV rocket with secret satellite blasts off RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2010 -- A Delta IV rocket carrying a secret payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) blasted off on Monday from Cape Canaveral, the launch company said on its website.
Three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68 Engines Help Boost Classified Satellite Pratt & Whitney 21 Nov 2010 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today helped boost a classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The satellite was onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket, powered by three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68 engines and one upper-stage RL10B-2 engine. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
NATO Agrees To Develop Missile-Defense System RFE/RL 20 Nov 2010 -- NATO leaders have agreed to develop a missile-defense shield linking systems in the United States and Europe to protect the 28 NATO member states against long-range missile threats from regions such as the Middle East.
'Fresh Start' As NATO Invites Russia To Join Missile Defense RFE/RL 20 Nov 2010 -- First there was the "reset." And now there is the "fresh start." At a NATO summit in the Portuguese capital, the military alliance has followed up on U.S. President Barack Obama's efforts to improve bilateral ties with Moscow with a series of agreements.
Russia accepts NATO's invitation to join missile shield in Europe - Rasmussen RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday accepted NATO's invitation to participate in the creation of a joint missile defense shield in Europe, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.
NATO member states approve anti-missile system covering U.S., Europe RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2010 -- The leaders of 28 NATO member states have agreed on the creation of a missile defense system covering the U.S. and Europe and will seek to involve Russia in the project, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
NATO Approves Europe Missile Defense Plan VOA 19 Nov 2010 -- NATO leaders have approved U.S. President Barack Obama's proposal for missile defense system for Europe.
NATO summit to produce missile defense decision satisfactory to all RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2010 -- The decision taken at forthcoming NATO summit in Lisbon on the launch of European missile defense will satisfy all allies.
Russia-NATO missile shield possible "in mid-term perspective" RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2010 -- Kremlin aide Sergei Prikhodko: A joint Russia-NATO missile shield may be created in mid-term perspective.
Combined Russia-NATO missile defense could emerge from new relationship RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2010 -- Missile defense could be the focus for new cooperation between the two sides after the NATO summit in Lisbon.
NATO Hoping to Press Reset And START With Russia VOA 19 Nov 2010 -- US President Barack Obama has arrived in Lisbon, for a two-day summit meeting with partners in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and leaders of the European Union.
Afghanistan, Missile Defense On NATO Summit Agenda RFE/RL 19 Nov 2010 -- Missile defense, Afghanistan, and NATO's new strategic concept will top the agenda as leaders from the Euro-Atlantic alliance gather in Lisbon.
Discovery shuttle launch postponed again - NASA RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2010 -- Shuttle Discovery's final launch attempt, scheduled for November 22, was postponed until December 3.
Orbital Set to Launch Third Minotaur IV Rocket in 2010 For U.S. Air Force Orbital Sciences Corp. 18 Nov 2010 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world’s leading space technology companies, today announced that it is in final preparations to launch a Minotaur IV rocket in support of the Air Force’s Space Test Program-S26 (STP-S26) mission. The rocket will carry four microsatellites, two CubeSats, and perform a technology demonstration into low-Earth orbit.
Thales Alenia Space and OHB-System sign MTG contract with ESA Thales 18 Nov 2010 -- Thales Alenia Space, the Prime Contractor, and its partner OHB-System, today announce the signature of an Authorization To Proceed (ATP) with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) system.
Cadet-built satellite to launch Nov. 19 AFNS 18 Nov 2010 -- Years of work will rocket into orbit when the U.S. Air Force Academy's latest cadet-built satellite, FalconSAT-5, launches from Kodiak Launch Complex, Alaska.
General Dynamics Awarded Missile Defense Agency Contract General Dynamics 18 Nov 2010 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), is one of five awardees selected by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to provide systems engineering and testing services under the Missile Defense Agency Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) contract. The five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a $1.6 billion ceiling value for all awardees; the contract has no initial award value.
Lockheed Martin Submits Bid for Space Fence Lockheed Martin 18 Nov 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] submitted its proposal today for the next phase of Space Fence, a program that will revamp the way the U.S. Air Force identifies and tracks objects in space.
NATO has no future, poses no threat to Iran - President Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2010 -- The possible deployment of elements of a NATO missile defense system in Turkey poses no threat to Iran.
Russia plans to launch Nigerian satellites in December RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2010 -- Russia is planning to launch two Nigerian satellites into orbit in December.
Northrop Grumman Wins NASA Contract to Build Modular Space Vehicles for the DoD Northrop Grumman 16 Nov 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) was selected by NASA as one of the five contractors for the Modular Space Vehicles (MSV) program. NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., acted as the contracting agent for the Department of Defense's Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program and announced the award of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity cost-plus fixed-fee multi-award contract, with a five-year period of performance on Nov. 10, 2010.
NATO missiles in Turkey would defend Israel's 'crimes' RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- The possible deployment of NATO missile defense systems in Turkey is solely aimed at defending Israeli interests.
Mehmanparast warns against installation of missile defense shield IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- FM Mehmanparast warned against installation of missile defense shield in the region.
Russian Air Force ready to work with NATO on missile defense says commander RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- The Russian Air Force has expressed its readiness to work on missile defense systems with NATO.
U.S.-Russia 'reset' continues - Hillary Clinton RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- State Secretary Clinton: The US will keep strengthening cooperation with Russia but will not avoid discussions of disputable issues.
Russia to launch new generation satellite in 2013 RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia's next generation Glonass-K2 navigation satellite will be launched in 2013, Russia's Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos.
German Rocket Site Launches U.S. Space Program Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- Today, most of the evidence of Peenemunde, its laboratories, test stands, factories, living quarters, roads and infrastructure, is gone.
Boeing SkyTerra 1 Satellite Sends 1st Signals from Space Boeing 15 Nov 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received the first on-orbit signals from LightSquared's SkyTerra 1 following the satellite's launch at 12:29 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 14 on an International Launch Services Proton vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Controllers at the ground station in Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, confirmed initial contact with the spacecraft at 9:50 p.m. Eastern time.
Two Russian astronauts to conduct spacewalk RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2010 -- Two Russian astronauts, Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Skripochka will conduct a spacewalk on Monday.
Russia's Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft to return to Earth earlier than planned RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2010 -- TMA-19 spaceship with a Russian cosmonaut and U.S. astronauts on board will return to Earth earlier than planned.
Russian space freighter to be 'buried' in Pacific RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2010 -- Russia's Progress M-05M cargo spacecraft will be deorbited and sunk in the remote area in southern Pacific.
Russia's Proton-M takes U.S. telecoms satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2010 -- Russia's Proton-M carrier rocket took a U.S. telecommunications satellite into orbit.
Orbital Opens Mission Operations Center for NASA's Commerical Cargo Services Program Orbital Sciences Corp. 12 Nov 2010 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced that it held a formal dedication ceremony earlier today to mark the completion of a new facility that will serve as the Mission Operations Center (MOC) for the company’s cargo logistics missions to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA that begin in 2011.
Boeing Submits Proposal for Next Generation Aegis Missile Contract Boeing 12 Nov 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today submitted a proposal to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the concept definition and program planning phase of the Next Generation Aegis Missile (NGAM).
Turkey undecided over NATO missile defense shield on its soil - Turkish PM RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2010 -- Ankara has not made a decision on the deployment of NATO missile defense shields on its soil yet, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
Russia ready to cooperate with NATO on missile defense in interests of all -Lavrov RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2010 -- Russia is ready to cooperate with NATO on the question of missile defense and create a missile defense pool on condition that the security of all nations is taken into consideration, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Lockheed Martin Leverages Development and Integration Expertise in Bid for Next-Generation Aegis Missile Contract Lockheed Martin 11 Nov 2010 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) submitted its proposal today to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the concept definition and program planning contract for the Next-Generation Aegis Missile.
Northrop Grumman Enters Competition for Missile Defense Agency's Next-Generation Aegis Missile Northrop Grumman 11 Nov 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is highlighting its deep experience on early intercept of ballistic missile threats to compete for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) next-generation ballistic missile interceptor currently planned for fielding in 2020.
Orbital Successfully Test Fires First Stage Rocket Engine for Taurus II Rocket Orbital Sciences Corp. 11 Nov 2010 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world’s leading space technology companies, today announced the successful test firing of the liquid fuel AJ26 engine that will power the first stage of the company’s Taurus® II space launch vehicle.
Japanese Troops Successful in Patriot Test Firings Raytheon 10 Nov 2010 -- The Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) successfully concluded its annual training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas. The exercise included target engagement and successful test firings of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System in tactical mission configurations. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) provided operational support for JASDF's Annual Service Practice (ASP).
NATO to systemize security threats of missile defense at NATO-Russia summit RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2010 -- NATO expects to systemize security threats of its missile defense during the NATO-Russia summit in Lisbon, NATO spokesman James Appathurai said on Wednesday.
Sagem delivers first detectors for Eclairs telescope, primary instrument on the SVOM space observation satellite Sagem (Safran group) 10 Nov 2010 -- Sagem (Safran group) has delivered the first prototype sensors to space research center CESR (1) for the Eclairs telescope, the main payload to be carried by the scientific satellite SVOM (Space-based multi-band Variable Object Monitor).
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Wins Contract to Develop Computation Tools to Predict Combustion Stability on Hydrocarbon-Fueled Rocket Engines Pratt & Whitney 09 Nov 2010 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne a $1.35 million contract to develop improved computational tools to better predict combustion stability of hydrocarbon-fueled liquid rocket engines. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Wins $2.35 Million Contract to Perform Risk-Reduction Tests on Third Generation Reusable Booster Engine Pratt & Whitney 09 Nov 2010 -- The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne a $2.35 million contract to perform risk-reduction tests on key components of the Third Generation Reusable Booster (3GRB) rocket engine design. The 3GRB is a technology demonstration program for future U.S. Air Force spaceflight missions. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Key GPS III Test Hardware Ahead of Schedule Lockheed Martin 08 Nov 2010 -- The Lockheed Martin-led team developing the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS III) has completed the program’s first contract deliverable ahead of schedule, by shipping the GPS III Bus Real Time Simulator (BRTS) from its Newtown, Pa., facility to Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, Calif., on September 10, 2010. Acceptance testing for the BRTS was completed seven days after delivery.
Turkey opposed to missile shield plan against Iran IRNA 07 Nov 2010 -- Turkey’s public TV declared on Saturday that Ankara is opposed to using NATO missile shield plan against its neighbors, especially Iran.
Boeing Launches 4th Earth-Observation Satellite for Italy Boeing 06 Nov 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] on Nov. 5 successfully launched the last in a series of four SkyMed spacecraft for the Italian Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation (COSMO).
Saudi Arabia, Ukraine to hold joint space explorations RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2010 -- Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have signed an agreement to cooperate in peaceful space exploration, the website of the Space Agency of Ukraine said on Saturday.
China launches weather satellite RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2010 -- China has launched a new meteorological satellite, Xinhua reported.
NASA Spacecraft Reveals Comet Close-Up VOA 05 Nov 2010 -- Scientists say a NASA spacecraft took photographs of a comet from a distance of only 700 kilometers Thursday, immediately yielding new details about that comet. Scientists say even the initial images sent back to Earth are full of great data, and now they must figure out what all the details and data mean.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Engine Helps Boost 350th Launch of a Delta Vehicle Pratt & Whitney 05 Nov 2010 -- In conjunction with the 50th year of powering the Delta-family of rockets, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne celebrated the 350th launch of a Delta rocket today by successfully helping to boost the fourth COSMO-SkyMed Radar Earth-Imaging satellite for the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defence.
All Systems Are Nominal Aboard Lockheed Martin Bsat-3b Satellite Following Oct. 28 Launch Lockheed Martin 04 Nov 2010 -- All systems are nominal aboard the BSAT-3b broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) of Japan. The satellite was launched Oct. 28 from Kourou, French Guiana at 5:51 p.m. EDT aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace of Evry, France. Initial contact with the satellite was confirmed shortly afterward at 6:52 p.m. EDT from Lockheed Martin's satellite tracking station in Uralla, Australia. Ground controllers continue to command the spacecraft, the propulsion system has been pressurized and all liquid apogee engine (LAE) burns have been successfully concluded.
Weather delays final launch of shuttle Discovery RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2010 -- The final launch of the space shuttle Discovery was delayed on Thursday for at least 24 hours due to weather conditions, NASA said on its website.
NASA Puts Shuttle Launch Off Until Friday VOA 04 Nov 2010 -- Rainstorms have prompted the U.S. space agency NASA to cancel Thursday's launch of the space shuttle Discovery, the latest in a string of delays plaguing the shuttle's final mission.
Space Requires New Thinking, Practices, Lynn Says AFPS 03 Nov 2010 -- Once the private preserve of the United States and the Soviet Union, space has become “congested, contested and competitive,” requiring a shift in the military space community’s thinking and practices, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said today.
NASA again delays last launch of Discovery shuttle RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2010 -- The latest launch of the Discovery shuttle to the International Space Station (ISS), initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday, was again delayed for at least 24 hours, NASA said.
NATO open to Ukrainian role in missile defense - Rasmussen RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2010 -- Ukraine may also take part in NATO's missile-defense program, as the invitation to join should not be limited to Russia, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in Moscow on Wednesday.
Electrical Problem Delays Shuttle Launch VOA 02 Nov 2010 -- The U.S. space agency has again delayed the launch of the final mission of the space shuttle Discovery.
Raytheon's Space Fence Program Completes Critical Milestone Raytheon 02 Nov 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has completed a successful system design review (SDR) for the Space Fence program. Space Fence will provide the U.S. Air Force enhanced space surveillance capability to track and detect space objects.
Raytheon Completes Software Specification Review for GPS OCX Raytheon 02 Nov 2010 -- The Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) team has successfully completed a key design review of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Advanced Control Segment (OCX), signaling the team's readiness to proceed with the next development phase of the program.
Turkey Facing East-West Dilemma Over NATO Missile-Shield Plan RFE/RL 02 Nov 2010 -- Turkey's 60-year membership in NATO will undergo its toughest test this month when the country decides whether to allow a NATO antimissile shield to be based on its territory. Analysts are casting the decision as a key moment in Ankara's foreign policy that could potentially determine whether Turkey remains within the Western orbit or decisively turns its gaze eastward, as some Western officials fear.
Russia, NATO to discuss Euro missile-defense plans Wednesday RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will discuss the Euro missile-defense project and Moscow's possible participation in it during the NATO chief's visit to Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
Russia seeks more information on Euro missile-defense program RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2010 -- Russia would like to get more information about the proposed Euro missile-defense system, Moscow's envoy to NATO said on Tuesday.
Boeing's Spectrolab Produces 3 Millionth Multi-junction Space Solar Cell Boeing 01 Nov 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that Spectrolab Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, has produced its 3 millionth multi-junction, space-based solar cell. Production records indicate that the gallium arsenide cell was delivered during the week of Oct. 25. Spectrolab has been manufacturing multi-junction solar cells for more than 15 years and other space products for more than 50.
Moscow expects more information on NATO Euro-missile defense plans RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2010 -- Moscow expects to get more information on NATO's plans for the European missile defense before the Russia-NATO summit in Lisbon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

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