April 2011 Space News

Putin calls development of space industry Russia's top priority RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2011 -- Development and advancement of the national rocket and space industry is a priority for Russia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
Space Shuttle Launch Delayed by Technical Problems VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- The last flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour has been delayed by technical problems with the new launch target being Monday at the earliest.
Technical problems delay final launch of Endeavour RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- NASA was forced to delay the final flight of the Endeavour shuttle on Friday due to technical difficulties.
Boeing Supports Space Shuttle Endeavour's Final Flight Boeing 28 Apr 2011 -- Boeing engineers and technicians are supporting Space Shuttle Endeavour's final mission by helping to prepare the orbiter for its April 29 launch and leading the processing of the payload. Mission STS-134 will carry the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-02 (AMS-02) and a large external platform called the Express Logistics Carrier 3 (ELC-3) to the International Space Station.
Russia outlines its vision of European missile shield RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- Commander of Russian Space Forces Lt. Gen. Ostapenko outlined Russia's proposals for the future European missile defense network.
Russian space freighter to dock with orbital station on Friday RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- A Russian cargo spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station on Friday evening.
Popovkin replaces Perminov at Russian space agency RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- Russian PM Putin appointed former First Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin as head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Set for Last Launch April 29 VOA 28 Apr 2011 -- NASA says the space shuttle Endeavour's management team voted unanimously to proceed toward the shuttle's final launch.
European Space Agency prepares Soyuz for dry roll-out RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2011 -- The first Russian Soyuz ST rocket built for launch from the European Space Agency's site at Kourou in French Guyana will be rolled out.
US Space Program Goes Commercial VOA 27 Apr 2011 -- This Friday, the U.S. space shuttle Endeavor is scheduled to lift off on its last voyage to the orbiting International Space Station.
Russia, Sweden to boost space cooperation RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2011 -- Russia and Sweden agreed on to improve cooperation in the space industry, including to launch Swedish satellites using Russian carrier rockets.
Grad to take Academy experiment into space AFNS 27 Apr 2011 -- An Air Force Academy graduate will pilot the Space Shuttle Endeavour and carry an Air Force Academy physics experiment into space.
Raytheon Awarded $128.5 Million for Patriot Engineering Services Raytheon 27 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Company was awarded a $128.5 million contract to provide engineering services for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.
Boeing Statement on Santa Susana Federal Court Decision Boeing 26 Apr 2011 -- The Boeing Company issued the following statement in response to today's ruling by Federal District Court in the Central District of California, overturning California Senate Bill 990 (SB 990), a state law governing the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former federal government rocket engine and energy testing facility in southern California
Lockheed Martin-Built Missile Warning Satellite Encapsulated in Launch Vehicle Payload Fairing Lockheed Martin 26 Apr 2011 -- The first Lockheed Martin - built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft was encapsulated into its payload fairing April 20 in preparation for an early May liftoff aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68A Engine Configuration Meets All Customer Requirements for Flight Pratt & Whitney 26 Apr 2011 -- Pratt& Whitney Rocketdyne successfully completed the Design Certification Review for the upgraded RS-68A engine configuration, demonstrating the world's most powerful hydrogen-fueled engine has met all requirements to power heavy-lift vehicles into space.
Endeavour to deliver Astrium-built HD camera system to the ISS EADS 26 Apr 2011 -- On what will probably be its last flight, and the penultimate shuttle mission, the U.S. space shuttle Endeavour, scheduled for launch on April 29, 2011, will transport a new HD video camera to the International Space Station (ISS).
Raytheon Awarded $58 Million for Patriot Tactical Missile Upgrades Raytheon 26 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Company has been awarded a $58.3 million contract for Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical, or GEM-T, missiles.
China confirms plans to build own orbital station RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2011 -- Chinese space officials have confirmed plans to build a 60-ton space station by 2020.
Russia's Progress M-09M spacecraft to be sunk in Pacific RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2011 -- Russia's Progress M-09M cargo spacecraft will be sunk in the remote area in southern Pacific Ocean.
Boeing-built GPS Operational Control Segment Enters Service with US Air Force Boeing 25 Apr 2011 -- Boeing today announced that its GPS Operational Control Segment (OCS) has gained full operational status with the U.S. Air Force 50th Space Wing, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. OCS keeps the GPS system operational within specified accuracy to provide secure and precise navigation around the world for military, humanitarian and commercial applications.
Orbital-Built Intelsat New Dawn Commercial Communications Satellite Successfully Launched Orbital Sciences Corp. 25 Apr 2011 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation, one of the world's leading space technology companies, announced today that the Intelsat New Dawn satellite, built by the company for Intelsat S.A. and Convergence Partners of South Africa, was successfully launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit aboard an Ariane 5 rocket originating from Kourou, French Guiana
ATK Received $57 Million Contract from Orbital for Upgraded CASTOR 30XL ATK 25 Apr 2011 -- ATK was awarded a $57 million contract to provide the CASTOR® 30XL, an upgraded second stage motor for Orbital Science Corporation's Taurus® II commercial launch vehicle, which will supply cargo for NASA to the International Space Station.
Raytheon Wins Radar Maintenance and Operations Services Contract Raytheon 25 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has won a U.S. Air Force Cobra Dane radar systems contract valued up to $65 million for maintenance operations, radar sustainment, systems engineering and integrated logistics support.
Russia prepares to launch space freighter to orbital station RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2011 -- A Soyuz-U carrier rocket with the Progress M-10M cargo spacecraft has been transferred to a launch pad at the Baikonur Space Center.
Satellite Technology Helps Human Rights Monitors VOA 25 Apr 2011 -- A U.N. panel of experts is expected to release a report soon citing evidence of war crimes in the final months of Sri Lanka's civil war.
Cambodia Plans to Launch Its First Satellite KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Cambodia plans to launch its first satellite in 2013.
SpaceX not allowed to dock with ISS until safety proven - Roscosmos RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2011 -- Russia will not permit the first U.S. commercial spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) unless its safety is fully tested, a high-ranking Russian space official said on Friday.
Russian space freighter to be buried in Pacific after 5-day scientific mission RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2011 -- Russia's Progress M-09M cargo spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday to be buried in the Pacific after conducting a five-day scientific mission, a Mission Control spokesman said.
Ariane Flight 201: Two new records for Astrium EADS 22 Apr 2011 -- The Ariane 5 launcher developed and built by Astrium has performe yet another successful flight out of Kourou, French Guiana.
Satellite Carrier Rocket Launched in India KCNA 22 Apr 2011 -- A carrier rocket loaded with three satellites was launched in India on April 20.
Satellite supports relief efforts in Japan AFNS 21 Apr 2011 -- The Wideband Global SATCOM system's unique dual-band and crossbanding capabilities are proving to be critical in the ongoing earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan, officials said.
Russia may launch light Soyuz carrier rocket by 2012 RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2011 -- Russia will be ready to launch a light version of a Soyuz carrier rocket by 2012, commander of the Russian Space Forces Oleg Ostapenko said on Thursday.
Thales Alenia Space to supply new version of EGNOS system to ESA Thales 21 Apr 2011 -- Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has signed a 54.5 million euro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), acting on behalf of the European Commission, to supply a new version of EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System), incorporating improvements that are indispensable for enhanced operability. The 28-month contract will upgrade critical subsystems that had become obsolete, and provide significant improvements in the operation and extension of the system.
Wing sharpens focus on contested environment AFNS 20 Apr 2011 -- During the summer of 1861, a pair of competing visionaries ushered in the concept of aerial reconnaissance when they successfully piloted gas-filled balloons hundreds of feet into the air. In separate events, John LaMountain and Thadeus Lowe viewed Confederate troop encampments and reported their findings to Union Army officers.
India successfully puts 3 satellites into orbit IRNA 20 Apr 2011 -- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully put into orbit three satellites using its trusted PSLV rocket, the space agency's first successful mission after the GSLV launch failure in December last year.
Iran likely to launch bio life capsule by mid Sept ISNA 20 Apr 2011 -- The Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hamid Fazeli said the country is likely to launch 'Explorer 4' with bio life capsule into space by mid September.
Iran to put monkey into orbit RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2011 -- Iran plans to launch a monkey into space in mid-September, the ISNA news agency said on Wednesday, citing Iranian Space Agency head Hamid Fazeli.
U.S. NASA sets Apr. 29 for Endeavour shuttle launch to ISS RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2011 -- Following a daylong flight readiness review on Tuesday the U.S. space agency has set April 29 as the date for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said.
Russia to develop new space rocket by 2015 RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2011 -- Russia is planning to develop a new carrier rocket by 2015 while continuing the work on the Angara family of space boosters, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Kazakhstan open to discuss turning Baikonur Space Center into JSC RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2011 -- Kazakhstan is ready to consider Russia's proposal of converting the Baikonur Space Center into a joint-stock company with Russia as a major shareholder, Kazakh chief Talgat Musabayev said on Tuesday.
Boeing Selected for 2nd Round of NASA Commercial Crew Development Boeing 18 Apr 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been selected for the second round of NASA's Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program. Under a $92.3 million CCDev-2 contract, the company will further mitigate program risk and mature the system design of its Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Selected to Support Boeing to Mature the Design of the CST-100 Spacecraft's Integrated Service Module and Launch Abort Propulsion System Pratt & Whitney 18 Apr 2011 -- The Boeing Company has selected Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne to help mature the design of its Service Module and integrated Launch Abort propulsion system for the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft.
50th Space Wing officials accept ground system upgrades AFNS 18 Apr 2011 -- Officials at the 50th Space Wing accepted two Global Positioning System ground system upgrades during a ceremony here April 14.
Thales Alenia Space Awards Lockheed Martin Payload Application Software Development Contract for Iridium NEXT Satellites Lockheed Martin 18 Apr 2011 -- Thales Alenia Space has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to develop, test and support integration of payload application software for the Iridium NEXT satellites.
India starts countdown for launch of 3 satellites RIA Novosti 18 Apr 2011 -- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday began a 54-hour countdown for the launch of three satellites, an ISRO press secretary said.
Lockheed Martin Commends Congressional Action On NASA Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 15 Apr 2011 -- Following months of short-term, stop-gap funding for NASA, Lockheed Martin welcomes final passage of the FY 2011 budget by the Congress, which has been sent forward for President Obama's signature. As stated by Congressional committee members, continuing the development of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) along with the heavy lift launch vehicle ensures that the United States will continue to be the world's leader in human space flight.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Successfully Launches Spacecraft for U.S. Government Pratt & Whitney 15 Apr 2011 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today demonstrated its continued support of national security by helping to boost into orbit a spacecraft for the U.S. government. The mission was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The Atlas V is powered by the RD AMROSS RD-180 booster engine and the Centaur upper stage is powered by the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL10 engine.
Sea-based Missile Defense Flight Test Results in Successful Intercept MDA 15 Apr 2011 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Aegis destroyer USS O'KANE (DDG 77), and Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command operating from the 613th Air and Space Operations Center at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, successfully conducted a flight test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) element of the nation's Ballistic Missile Defense System, resulting in the intercept of a separating ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean
First Full Set of James Webb Space Telescope Flight Mirrors Begin Final Tests Northrop Grumman 15 Apr 2011 -- Today marks a significant milestone for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mirror test program as the first six of the 18 flight mirror segments that have fully completed the mirror manufacturing process are readied for final cryogenic tests. The mirrors will once again experience the harsh temperatures of space in the X-ray & Cryogenic Facility at Marshall Space Flight in Huntsville, Ala., to verify they meet test program requirements.
First Flight Primary Mirror Segment of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Passes Stringent Vibroacoustic Tests at Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman 15 Apr 2011 -- The first primary mirror flight segment of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope passed a vibroacoustic test March 9 that simulated the ear-ringing noise and vibration the mirror will experience at launch. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is leading the design and development of the Webb Telescope for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Raytheon Completes SM-3 Test Flight Against Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Raytheon 15 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) completed the first flight test of a Standard Missile-3 Block IA against an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). The test also demonstrated the SM-3 Block IA's ability to engage a ballistic missile target when launched on remote.
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System Engages Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile for the First Time Lockheed Martin 14 Apr 2011 -- Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system successfully tracked and engaged an intermediate range ballistic missile using data from a remote AN/TPY-2 radar during a test off the coast of Hawaii.
Lockheed Martin Scientists Discover Mechanism That Could Feed Solar Explosions Lockheed Martin 14 Apr 2011 -- Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are violent solar explosions that can propel up to 10 billion tons of the Sun's atmosphere – at a million miles an hour – out through the corona and into space.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Continues to Move Forward as Northrop Grumman Takes Delivery of Primary Mirror Pathfinder Backplane Northrop Grumman 14 Apr 2011 -- The James Webb Space Telescope reached another key milestone with the delivery of the pathfinder backplane to Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC), prime contractor on the program.
General Dynamics Selected for $565 Million Infrastructure Services Program by Missile Defense Agency General Dynamics 13 Apr 2011 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) program to provide infrastructure and deployment services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.
Delivery of First Fully Manufactured Flight-Like Mirror Segment to NASA Marks Latest Milestone for Northrop Grumman-Built James Webb Space Telescope Northrop Grumman 13 Apr 2011 -- With polishing, coating and cryotesting completed and its actuators and delta frame attached, the first fully manufactured and tested primary mirror segment of the James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
KCNA on US Nuclear Policy KCNA 13 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. has ceaselessly conducted interceptor missile test-fires under the pretext of coping with the "nuclear and missile threat" from the DPRK.
Russian space industry 'falling short' of state arms goals RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2011 -- Russia's space chief says its rocket industry is falling short of the goals set by the state arms procurement program.
Mars flight possible after 2035 - Roscosmos chief RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2011 -- Roscosmos chief Anatoly Perminov: An interplanetary spacecraft for a flight to Mars will be created no earlier than 2025.
China Launches Satellite for Indigenous Global Navigation KCNA 13 Apr 2011 -- China on Sunday successfully launched its eighth orbiter which will form part of its indigenous satellite-navigation and -positioning network.
FORMOSAT-3 contributes greatly to meteorological research CNA 13 Apr 2011 -- The FORMOSAT-3 satellite mission has processed massive amounts of observation data since its launch on April 15, 2006.
Azerbaijan Plans To Launch Communications Satellite RFE/RL 13 Apr 2011 -- A top Azerbaijani official says the country will launch a communications satellite in 2012.
Putin urges Ukraine to join new Russian space center project RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2011 -- PM Putin: Ukraine should participate in the construction of the Vostochny Space Center in Russia's Far East.
Human Space Flight Marks 2 Big Anniversaries VOA 12 Apr 2011 -- Tuesday is the 50th anniversary of the first manned spaceflight, and the 30th anniversary of the first launch of a U.S. space shuttle.
First annual UN celebration marks 50 years since human space travel began UN News Centre 12 Apr 2011 -- The UN today celebrated the first annual International Day of Human Space Flight.
Russia Celebrates Half-Century Since Gagarin Became First In Space RFE/RL 12 Apr 2011 -- Russia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Yury Gagarin's historic spaceflight.
USS Monterey Visits Naples During Inaugural Missile Defense Deployment NNS 11 Apr 2011 -- The USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Naples, Italy, April 10, during a regularly scheduled port visit.
50 Years Since World Star-Struck By Space Pioneer Gagarin RFE/RL 11 Apr 2011 -- On April 12, 1961, a rocket blasted into space carrying Yury Gagarin, about to make history as the first man in space.
As Russia Celebrates Gagarin, Space Program Comes Under Fire RFE/RL 11 Apr 2011 -- Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Yury Gagarin's historic orbiting of the Earth should be a triumphant occasion.
ESA may use Russian technology in nuke-spaceship project RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2011 -- The ESA has no immediate plans for cooperation with Russia in creating nuclear-powered spacecraft.
Boeing Receives Contract for SM-3 IIB Concept Design Boeing 11 Apr 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop the Standard Missile-3 Block IIB (SM-3 IIB). This $41.2 million, 32-month contract is for the concept definition and planning phase of the project.
Lockheed Martin Ships Juno Spacecraft to NASA Lockheed Martin 11 Apr 2011 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] shipped NASA's Juno spacecraft to Kennedy Space Center, Fla. on April 8. The vehicle will undergo four months of testing and processing in preparation for its launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 vehicle in early August. During the past year, the spacecraft was assembled and tested at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company facilities near Denver, Colo.
MDA Awards Major Contract for Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target Rockets to Orbital Orbital Sciences Corp. 10 Apr 2011 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that it has been awarded a major new contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to supply Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) target vehicles for use in future tests of missile defense systems.
China launches 8th navigation satellite RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2011 -- China has successfully launched its eighth navigation satellite into orbit as part of a project to develop its own global satellite navigation system, official news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $43.3 Million Contract For Concept Definition of Standard Missile-3 Block IIB Lockheed Martin 08 Apr 2011 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has awarded it a $43.3 million contract for concept definition and program planning for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIB (SM-3 IIB).
Raytheon Awarded $42 Million for Next-Generation Standard Missile-3 Interceptor Raytheon 08 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded $42 million for the initial concept development and program planning for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIB, which is the Missile Defense Agency's next-generation Aegis missile.
1st Space Brigade Sends 3 Teams in Theater Army News 06 Apr 2011 -- The 1st Space Brigade recently hosted a farewell ceremony at the Peterson Air Force Base theater for 16 Soldiers who will deploy into U.S. Central Command theater of operations to support overseas contingency operations.
Israeli PM: Missile Defense System Shoots Down 2 Rockets VOA 07 Apr 2011 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's new missile defense system has successfully shot down two rockets fired into Israel from Gaza.
Russia looks to grab half of world space launch market RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2011 -- Russia needs to increase its presence on the global space market and increase its share of launches from 40% to 50%, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Putin touts Russia's growing investment in space programs RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2011 -- The Russian government earmarked about 200 billion rubles ($7 billion) in funding for space programs in 2010-11, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
NASA plans to use ISS in preparation for flights to Mars RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2011 -- The work on the International Space Station will be the focus of the U.S. human space program for the next decade and it will be the first step in preparation for future manned flights to Mars, the head of NASA said.
Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks with orbital station RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2011 -- The Russian Soyuz TMA-21 piloted spacecraft docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, Russia's Mission Control said.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Marks Milestone With Completion of Huge Assembly Stand for Flight Optics Northrop Grumman 06 Apr 2011 -- A giant structural steel frame used to assemble the eye of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been completed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) teammate ITT at a facility in Syracuse, N.Y. Northrop Grumman is leading the design and development effort for the space agency's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
Cobra Judy Replacement Team Completes Radar Delivery Milestone Raytheon 06 Apr 2011 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed a significant milestone for the Cobra Judy Replacement program. The CJR S-band active phased-array antenna was successfully delivered to the CJR integration site at Kiewit Offshore Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, completing the development phase of the program.
Russia's Soyuz TMA-21 with new ISS crew launched from Baikonur RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2011 -- Russia's Soyuz TMA-21 piloted spacecraft has been launched early on Tuesday to the International Space Station.
The benefits of space exploration RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2011 -- The dawning of the space age opened our eyes to the universe and the planet we inhabit, and the ability of humankind to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere triggered a revolution in science – on this there was no disagreement among the Russian scientists interviewed by RIA Novosti in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the first manned space flight.
Communications Crosslink Between Northrop Grumman-Built STSS Satellites Extends Real-Time 'Stereo Tracking' of Space Objects Northrop Grumman 04 Apr 2011 -- The communications crosslink between the twin Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN), has shown its effectiveness in transmitting high-precision, real-time missile tracking data to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
Russia, U.S. to discuss nuke-powered spaceship project RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2011 -- Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos and NASA will discuss the development of a nuclear-powered spaceship on April 15, agency director Anatoly Perminov said on Monday.
Iran plans to join APSCO satellite-building project ISNA 03 Apr 2011 -- Iran intends to design and build a remote sensing satellite jointly with Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) member states.
NATO Dignitaries Visit USS Monterey, Learn About PAA, BMD Capabilities NNS 01 Apr 2011 -- USS Monterey (CG 61) hosted 300 multinational dignitaries from NATO as a part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense while in Antwerp, Belgium, for a port visit, March 29-31.
Chunghwa Telecom launches new satellite to improve coverage CNA 01 Apr 2011 -- Chunghwa Telecom Co. will launch a new satellite in mid-May to replace an ailing one that is currently in orbit.
UN mulls naming April 12 World Space Day RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2011 -- The UN General Assembly will vote next week on a resolution to declare April 12 International Spaceflight Day.

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