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February 29, 2016
United Launch Alliance + Blue Origin Partner w/USAF... Powerful People Provide Power To Develop All-American Rocket Engine
Development of the BE-4 engine is fully funded by Blue Origin, with investment by ULA, and offers the fastest path to a domestic alternative to the RD-180.
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USAF Selects Aerojet Rocketdyne... No More Reliance On Russian RD-180 Rocket... Collaborative Creation Of AR1 Engine
“The AR1 engine is the option with the least technical risk that allows the United States to quickly and efficiently transition off its use of Russian-supplied engines currently used on the Atlas V launch vehicle.”
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Calls On Dynetics As Key AR1 Engine Team Member
“Our large-scale manufacturing capabilities and extensive aerospace systems expertise, combined with Aerojet Rocketdyne's leading rocket engine technology, offer a fast and low risk way to end US reliance on Russian space launch propulsion systems.”
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February 23, 2016
NATO Navy Gets ORBIT Communication Systems Maritime SATCOM Solutions
The systems will be installed onboard Navy vessels to allow broadband connectivity at sea.
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Aloha! General Dynamics Manpack Radio = Communications Hub Connecting Soldiers In The Hawaiian Islands w/MUOS Communications Network
As the Army moves to a more expeditionary force, soldiers need to be connected to the network at all times, in every environment and during every stage of an operation.
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USAF Awards Kratos $18.7 Million To Provide Unmanned Aerial Target Systems AFSAT
CEi target systems are used as high fidelity enemy threat surrogates, simulating performance characteristics of certain threat aircraft and missiles, and ...
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February 18, 2016
Iridium Gets Pushy ... Push-to-Talk Pushes To Expand Distribution Network To Reach Anywhere On Earth
“Our customers serve in military and defense positions, and require reliable and durable communications tools for use in any and all environments..."
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Iridium Selected By US DoD = $8.57 Million For Gateway Modernization Enhancements + Improve Network To Prep For Iridium NEXT
that will improve network effectiveness, enhance performance and enable continued preparation efforts for its next-generation, global satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
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February 16, 2016
Partnerships Developed By Airbus Defence & Space For APAC Region MILSATCOM
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement with CopaSAT to become a new channel partner for Skynet services, primarily using the relocated Skynet 5A satellite.
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ACR Electronics Offers A Handful To The Military... SARLink Handheld Device w/Immediate 406 MHz Emergency Access, Global Tracking + More
SARLink can be provisioned to operate on the DoD Gateway utilizing the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services airtime contract, or
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KNS Is On Track w/New KU-Band OTM Series...A Satellite Antenna On-The-Move Engineered For Military Standards
When it comes to warfare, the military need secure, reliable and fast bandwidth for voice, data and video communications to keep them connected and informed.
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Harris' Falcons Fly To Philippines Armed Forces... Receive $12 Million Order to Supply Tactical Radio Systems
This comprehensive solution for in-vehicle voice and data communications delivers secure tactical network connectivity.
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Iridium® Goes Extreme... Customizes Next-Generation Government Handset For General Dynamics
The Iridium network, a global constellation of 66 low-Earth orbit satellites, enables the only government-approved satellite handset for provision on the dedicated DoD Gateway.
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February 15, 2016
STS Global...Volunteers To Do The Dishes For You @ Satellite 2016
Whether the objective is to broadcast a live event to millions, create systems that provide services to remote locations, transmit crucial data to a battlefield, support a new media broadcast center, or ...
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Datum Systems Enjoys 28 Percent Growth In M7 Modular Satellite Modem Platform
... largely attributed to ramp-up sales of its M7 modular satellite modem platform.
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February 10, 2016
USAF's NROL-45 Launches... Rocks 'n' Rolls It's National Reconnaissance Payload Into The Blue
A perfect launch in the early morning hours...
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Aerojet Rocketdyne's Most Powerful Booster Engine Launches National Security Payload Into Orbit for US
...the rocket was boosted off the pad by the RS-68A—the world’s most powerful liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen booster engine, which provides 702,000 pounds of liftoff thrust.
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Orbital ATK Reflects Major Successes On Their Combined Operations One-Year Merger Anniversary
The merger brought into existence a new $4.5 billion space, defense and aviation systems manufacturer that employs approximately 12,000 people in 18 states across the US.
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February 9, 2016
Kratos Unmanned Systems Division Gains New Contract Mods From US Army
Kratos is to support the Army Ground Aerial Target Control System (AGATCS), Target Vehicle Control Equipment and associated ancillary equipment.
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February 8, 2016
Up + Away... ULA's Atlas V Rocket Whisks USAF's GPS IIF-12 Into The Blue
It's a go! Success with USAF's GPS IIF-12 launches from the Cape.
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US Air Force Launches GPS IIF-12 Satellite + The End Of An Era
"Today's launch is a significant achievement in the history of GPS, as we launch the last of the GPS IIF satellites to be delivered on-orbit."
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The 45th Space Wing Supports The USAF's Twelfth + Final Launch Of GPS IIF Satellite
"This is a significant milestone for GPS, the 50th GPS satellite to be delivered on-orbit,"
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North Korea Tests Their Capabilities — + The World — With Their Satellite Launch
The Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite, an Earth Observation satellite, blasted off at 9:00 local time.
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Orbital ATK Is A Player In The Launch Of The USAF's GPS IIF-12
This flight marked the 24th successful flight of the Orbital ATK retro motors.
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RFI Monitoring + More For DoD From Kratos' SAT Corporation's MONICS®
Kratos has been tasked with end-to-end protection of the commercially-leased bandwidth for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM).
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Latest Lockheed Martin Milestone For GPS III Satellite Is Successfully Completed
With eight satellites under contract, the production line is now on a steady tempo at Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Processing Facility outside of Denver.
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ISS Has Software Support For US Army + US Air Force Intelligence Analysis + Data Fusion
ISS will continue providing software support and maintenance activities for Army, Air Force, Department of Defense, intelligence community and other federal agencies around the world.
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Boeing Completers The GPS IIF-12 Milestone...Launches The Last In The Series
Following on-orbit tests, GPS IIF-12 will be formally declared operational in approximately one month...
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ATK's Collaborative Contributions = Successful Launch Of GPS IIF-12 Satellite
“Orbital ATK is honored to have supported both the U.S. Air Force and ULA throughout the completion of our next generation GPS constellation.”
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February 3, 2016
Harris CapRock Takes Five... 5 x Winner Of WTA's 'The Independent Top Twenty' + One More Award
“Our position on the WTA’s Top Teleport Operator Rankings reflects our commitment to our customers that no matter how remote or variable their environments may be, their communications will be second to none.”
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USAF's Poignant Final GPS IIF-Series Satellite Launch... End Of An Era
Although this will be the finale for GPS IIF launches, the need for GPS IIF capabilities remains strong to update the constellation and maintain the high level of accuracy required by the GPS systems.
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February 1, 2016
Harris Digs Digital... Offers All Digital Navigation Payload For US Air Force's GPS III SV 11 + Beyond
The features provide greater flexibility, affordability and accuracy versus existing satellites and include ...
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