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Archive for October 25th, 2006

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Aerospace) results Q3 2006

October 25th, 2006 by

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported third quarter 2006 results.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (Space Systems) results Q3 2006

October 25th, 2006 by

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2006.

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SAIC to assist USAF in AIRSS Risk Reduction programme

October 25th, 2006 by

Science Applications International Corporation announced it won a cost-plus award fee contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory and Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/VS) with a ceiling value of approximately US$25 million, and a 29-month period of performance.

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XM-4 pre-launch details

October 25th, 2006 by

The Sea Launch team has initiated a 72-hour countdown in preparation for the launch of the XM-4 broadcast satellite on 26 October. Lift-off is planned at the opening of a 58-minute launch window at 2349 UTC.

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China launches two experimental satellites

October 25th, 2006 by

Rocket: Chang Zheng 4B; Payload: Shijian 6-2A, Shijian 6-2B (?); Date: 23 October 2006, 2343 UTC; Launch Site: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The launch, which hadn’t previously been announced, was successful.

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