April 2017 Space News |
- South Korea Rejects Trump's $1B THAAD Demand VOA 28 Apr 2017 -- The South Korean government has quickly refuted U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Seoul to pay $1 billion for the THAAD missile defense system.
- Trump's latest remarks on trade, THAAD land like bombshell in S. Korea ARIRANG 28 Apr 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump came down hard on South Korea during his exclusive interview with Reuters, raising doubts about two pillars of their bilateral relationship. Trump says he wants a renegotiation or termination of the South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and that Seoul should pay for the THAAD missile defense system.
- Defense Ministry: No Payment for THAAD KBS World Radio 28 Apr 2017 -- The Defense Ministry has reaffirmed its basic stance that the U.S. is to cover the costs for the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system.
- Trump Calls for FTA Renegotiation and $1Bln for THAAD KBS World Radio 28 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. President Donald Trump suggested charging Seoul with a one-billion dollar bill for the deployment of the U.S. THAAD anti-missile system. He also hinted at his intentions to terminate the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement unless the deal is renegotiated for better trade terms for the U.S.
- Who will pay for THAAD? US & South Korea hold different opinions People's Daily 28 Apr 2017 -- US President Donald Trump said he wants South Korea to pay for the deployment of the controversial Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, according to Reuters.
- China announces readiness to construct permanent manned space station Press TV 28 Apr 2017 -- China has announced its plan to begin the construction of a permanent manned space station, placing the East Asian giant higher among the few countries with advanced space technology.
- Live-fire drills, new weapons planned People's Daily 28 Apr 2017 -- China will conduct "combat-oriented live-fire drills" and test new weapons to protect national security and regional stability, Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said on Thursday.
- China voices opposition to THAAD deployment, vows military training People's Daily 27 Apr 2017 -- Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said Thursday that China resolutely opposes the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile defence system, pledging to continue real combat-oriented military training and drills to safeguard national security.
- China says it will continue drills, tests of new-type weapons in response to THAAD People's Daily 27 Apr 2017 -- China is firmly against the deployment of the US anti-missile defense system, known as THAAD in South Korea, China's Ministry of Defense said Thursday, arguing it undermined regional balance and stability.
- China warns of "necessary actions" as US says THAAD to be operational "in coming days" People's Daily 27 Apr 2017 -- Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, told Congress that the THAAD anti-missile defense system would be operational "in the coming days."
- S.Korea's military confirms deployment of part of THAAD elements in site People's Daily 26 Apr 2017 -- South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday confirmed local media reports that part of the elements of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system were deployed to a site in southeast South Korea.
- U.S. Navy successfully conducts first AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Ballistic Missile test. NNS 14 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. Navy successfully conducted a flight test March 15 with the AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) off the west coast of Hawaii.
- Launch of satellite marks new communications era People's Daily 13 Apr 2017 -- China launched its most advanced communications satellite at 7:04 pm on Wednesday, marking the start of the country's large-capacity communications network in space.
- Russia to Operate 164 Space Satellites by 2025, Over 200 by 2030 Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia intends to operate 164 space satellites by 2025 and over 200 by 2030. Currently Russia has 141 satellites.
- Spotlight: S.Korean lawmakers of biggest political party raise voice against THAAD deployment People's Daily 11 Apr 2017 -- SEOUL, April 11 -- South Korean lawmakers of the biggest Minjoo Party on Tuesday raised voice against the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system in their territory, calling for a resolution through dialogue and negotiations.
- Just Like Home: NASA's MAVEN Finds Metals in Martian Atmosphere Sputnik 11 Apr 2017 -- NASA has confirmed the presence of iron, magnesium, and sodium ions in Mars' atmosphere, making it the first non-Earth planet ever to be confirmed to have metal in its air.
- DoD Enhances Space Capabilities, Work Tells Symposium Audience AFPS 06 Apr 2017 -- The Defense Department is enhancing its space-based capabilities, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work told an audience of about 200 military and industry representatives yesterday at the 33rd Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- AF announces major changes to space enterprise AFNS 04 Apr 2017 -- The Air Force announced five major organization and management changes to its space enterprise April 4, 2017.
- Poland Moves Closer To Finalizing $7.6 Billion Deal For Patriot Missiles RFE/RL 01 Apr 2017 -- Poland says it expects to complete a deal to buy Patriot missiles from U.S. firm Raytheon by the end of the year, as it looks to bolster its defenses in the face of an increasingly assertive Russia.
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