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Archive for June 11th, 2008

ATK combines Launch Systems and Space Systems

June 11th, 2008 by

Alliant Techsystems announced that its Launch Systems and Space Systems groups are combining into a single business unit to prepare for future growth in space-related markets, missile defence, and global strike missions.
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Boeing, Lockheed awarded TSAT contracts

June 11th, 2008 by

Boeing and Lockheed Martin were each awarded a US$75 million U.S. Air Force contract to continue work on the Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) programme.
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Mirror blank for GeoEye-2 delivered

June 11th, 2008 by

GeoEye, Inc. announced that the glass mirror blank for its advanced, next-generation Earth imaging satellite has been delivered to ITT Corporation .
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Taurus II to lift off from MARS

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Orbital Sciences Corporation has selected the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), Wallops Island, as its base of operations for the company’s new Taurus II rocket.
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Jason-2 satellite targeted for launch on 20 June

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After a significant improvement in the weather conditions at Vandenberg Air Force Base yesterday, the launch team was able to integrate the Jason 2 satellite with the Delta II launcher.
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