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Archive for April 7th, 2019

First pieces of debris from Indian ASAT test catalogued

April 7th, 2019 by

The first two-line elements (TLEs) are in for debris originating from India’s anti-satellite (ASAT) test on 27 March.

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SLS’ RS-25 engines ready

April 7th, 2019 by

All 16 RS-25 engines slated for the first four of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) missions have successfully demonstrated flight worthiness.

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Northrop Grumman tests 2nd GEM 63 motor

April 7th, 2019 by

Northrop Grumman Corporation conducted its second ground test of a 160-cm diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63). The company developed this new side-mounted rocket motor to add power to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle.

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White House tells NASA to resume co-operation with ISRO

April 7th, 2019 by

Apparently under pressure from the White House, NASA has resumed co-operation with its Indian counterpart ISRO reversing a recent decision to suspend it over orbital debris resulting from the recent Indian anti-satellite test.

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