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Archive for January 22nd, 2007

Webb Telescope Component Passes Space Readiness Tests

January 22nd, 2007 by

A prototype structure that holds the primary mirrors for the optical element of the James Webb Space Telescope passed a series of cryogenic tests, Webb prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. announced. The tests, conducted at NASA’s…

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Spacehab Makes Cuts As Space Shuttle Work Winds Down

January 22nd, 2007 by

Spacehab Inc., which provides commercial space services to NASA, has eliminated 36 jobs as the company’s contract to support space shuttle operations nears completion, Spacehab announced Jan. 18. The elimination of redundant capabilities will save the company $3.9 million per year…

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Aerojet To Provide Launch Technology To Air Force

January 22nd, 2007 by

The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract to Aerojet-General Corp. to provide technology for the Hydrocarbon Boost Technology Demonstration…

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Space Systems/Loral To Build Intelsat 14 Satellite

January 22nd, 2007 by

Intelsat Corp. awarded a contract to Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to manufacture the Intelsat 14 satellite, SS/L announced Jan. 19. Based…

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