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Archive for May 26th, 2007

Chinese ASAT Prompts Space Awareness Push

May 26th, 2007 by

“U.S. diplomatic and military officials remain perplexed and unsatisfied with China’s nonexplanatory responses to international protests regarding the Asian giant’s January anti-satellite (ASAT) ballistic missile test.” (Aerospace Daily and Defense Report)

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Europe acknowledges that Galileo can have military applications

May 26th, 2007 by

“Amidst all of the controversy over funding for the beleaguered Galileo system, Europe’s answer to the U.S.-based GPS, comes official acknowledgment that Galileo will have its military and defense uses, alongside civilian applications.” (GPS World)

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Benson Space improves design of its spaceship

May 26th, 2007 by

As a result of a five month-long study by SpaceDev, Benson Space Company (BSC) has chosen to pursue a fresh approach in the design of its Dream Chaser spaceship.

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China signs Space and Disasters Charter

May 26th, 2007 by

China has officially joined the global disaster relief regime by signing the International Charter “Space and Major Disasters.”

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GD-AIS completes NFIRE on-orbit checkout

May 26th, 2007 by

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has successfully completed the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) of the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) and has turned satellite control authority over to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

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NASA reviews space launch programmes

May 26th, 2007 by

NASA this week wrapped up six months of system requirements reviews for the Orion spacecraft, the Ares launch vehicles and other support systems, bringing together the Constellation Program’s list of basic capability needs.

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ATK completes another shuttle motor test

May 26th, 2007 by

Alliant Techsystems conducted a successful test firing of NASA’s Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) as part of continuous testing to improve performance and ensure safety of the Space Shuttle, which also transfers improvements into the shuttle-derived first-stage of the Ares I crew launch vehicle.

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China launches second Yaogan satellite

May 26th, 2007 by

Rocket: Chang Zheng 2D; Payload: Yaogan 2 (Remote Sensing Satellite No. 2); Date:25 May 2007, 0712 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. The previously unannounced launch was successful, Chinese state media said.

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