Aerospace & Defence News.Aug 27, 2007 NFIRE satellite successfully tracks missile. The U.S. Near Field Infrared Experiment The Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) is a satellite which was proposed and developed by the Missile Defense Agency, a division of the United States Department of Defense. It was launched atop a Minotaur rocket, from Wallops Island, at 06:48 GMT on 24 April 2007. research satellite successfully carried out a data-collection experiment that will aid in the development of space-based missile defense Missile defence is an air defence system, weapon program, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception and destruction of attacking missiles. Originally conceived as a defence against nuclear-armed ICBMs, its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged technology. The satellite tracked a modified Minuteman II booster vehicle that was fired from Vandenberg Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 3,456 acres (1,399 hectares), SW Calif., near Lompoc; chief Pacific coast launch site for military satellites. , Calif. Aug 24, 2007 University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. tapped the school to build four satellite instruments for detecting and measuring solar flare activity and radiation. LASP LASP Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics LASP Lark Sparrow (bird species Chondestes grammacus) LASP Longhorn All-Sports Package (UT tickets) LASP Low-Altitude Surveillance Platform LASP Low Atomizing Steam Pressure will deliver the first of the four instruments in 2012. Aug 24, 2007 Cassini may encounter plumes of ice particles near Saturn moon. Small particles of ice or space dust could damage the Cassini spacecraft as it passes Enceladus, a Saturn moon, scientists say. The March 2008 flyby fly·by also fly-by n. pl. fly·bys A flight passing close to a specified target or position, especially a maneuver in which a spacecraft or satellite passes sufficiently close to a body to make detailed observations without of the spacecraft will provide researchers a great view of plumes from the moon's south polar region South Polar Region See Polar Regions. , but will also put the craft in the path of the spray, which some scientists believe could be water spurting out from the moon. Aug 23, 2007 Fewer MRAPs than hoped to reach U.S. troops. Pentagon officials say that only about 1,500 mine-resistant vehicles are expected to reach troops by the end of the year, far short of the planned 3,500. Production of the vehicles is on target, but the military is taking longer than expected to fully outfit and deliver the vehicles. Aug 23, 2007 NASA testing drone to monitor wildfires. A Predator B aircraft flown remotely from a ground control station at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center The Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), located inside Edwards Air Force Base, is an aeronautical research center operated by NASA. On March 26, 1976 it was named in honor of the late Hugh L. at Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. in California has begun flights over the West. The craft will test technology for real-time thermal imaging and mapping of wildfires, with data transmitted as a Google Earth overlay. Aug 23, 2007 Shift in US DoD priorities could benefit small businesses. Small businesses could benefit as the Pentagon and large contractors shift gears to embrace a global war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism that will require innovations produced quickly and inexpensively. "Affordability is becoming the No. 1 objective," said a US DoD spokeswoman. "Cost and schedule overruns are so commonplace that affordability becomes paramount." Aug 23, 2007 Endeavour lands safely in Florida, fuel tank modifications unlikely. The space shuttle Endeavour returned safely yesterday, despite a gouge gouge (gouj) a hollow chisel for cutting and removing bone. gouge n. A strong curved chisel used in bone surgery. gouge a hollow chisel for cutting and removing bone. in its protective thermal tiles that had engineers weighing the risks of in-space repairs against the danger of damage on re-entry RE-ENTRY, estates. The resuming or retaking possession of land which the party lately had. 2. Ground rent deeds and leases frequently contain a clause authorizing the landlord to reenter on the non-payment of rent, or the breach of some covenant, when the . The gouge was caused by foam from fuel tank brackets, which struck the tiles during launch. Changes to the brackets have been ruled out for now. Aug 22, 2007 FAA's Blakey tapped to be chief of AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture . The Aerospace Industries Association has named FAA Administrator Marion Blakey to become its next president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . She'll replace John Douglass, who is retiring. The change in leadership will take place in November. Aug 22, 2007 NASA expects Endeavour returned safely despite gouge. NASA managers expect Endeavour to travel back to Earth safely. The shuttle has a deep gouge near its right main landing-gear door. NASA officials are basing their assessment on review of damage to shuttles on prior flights. "I can assure you that Endeavour is not going to suffer any catastrophic damage," NASA flight director Steve Stich STICH Cardiology A clinical trial–Surgical Treatment for IntraCerebral Hemorrhage said Monday. "And in fact, I suspect we'll probably not have much of a turnaround issue at all associated with this tile damage." Endeavour landed safely on August 21 at the Cape on schedule 12:30 EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy . Aug 21, 2007 Private-sector rocket venture lacks investors. A project to develop a private-sector rocket has not secured investors, and alternative funding is uncertain, according to industry officials. Closely held A phrase used to describe the ownership, management, and operation of a corporation by a small group of people. In a closely held corporation, the same people often act as shareholders, directors, and officers, and no outside investors exist. Rocketplane Kistler is leading the venture, which was formed to develop a rocket to serve the International Space Station. Aug 21, 2007 A U.K. satellite mission aims to improve the accuracy of Earth observation satellites Partial list of Earth observation satellites by series/program.
US DoD mandate urges Air Force to collaborate on satellites, rockets. The Pentagon wants the US Air Force to find partners for developing and acquiring small satellites and rockets. The DoD mandate, signed in April, instructs the Air Force to work with reserve components, the intelligence community and civil organizations such as NASA. Collaboration on the rockets could lower costs and expand the customer base. Aug 21, 2007 Army tests vehicles with hybrid engines. The Army has unveiled a new fleet of Manned Ground Vehicles--the first with hybrid engines. The Army's 15 Future Combat Systems Brigade Combat Teams will have eight new MGV MGV Manned Ground Vehicle MGV Mean Gray Value MGV Mobile Gateway Van MGV Maximum Gradient Value variants. All eight variants will use the same chassis to save on costs. Production of the vehicles will begin in late 2008. Aug 20, 2007 Endeavour returns early to avoid Hurricane Dean. The space shuttle Endeavour departed the International Space Station a day earlier than planned, as NASA officials want to get the orbiter on the ground before Hurricane Dean can disrupt mission control operations. Aug 20, 2007 Boeing named Daniel Gillian, an avionics program manager with its Integrated Defense Systems Integrated Defense Systems may refer to:
Boeing plans to demonstrate high power lasers. Boeing recently told journalists that it will demonstrate its laser energy battlefield weapons in the coming months. However, the company's Airborne Laser jumbo jet blaster-cannon system is not scheduled for a live test until 2008. Aug 21, 2007 Force Protection sues over alleged theft of trade secrets. Force Protection, a manufacturer of mine-resistant vehicles for the military, has filed a lawsuit claiming a former executive stole trade secrets. The lawsuit names Protected Vehicles and its founder, Garth Barrett. Barrett was Force Protection's president until he resigned two years ago and started the rival business. The 29-page suit alleges that Barrett made a copy of his computer hard drive "containing trade secrets and confidential information belonging to Force Protection." Aug 24, 2007 Lockheed Martin wins $1 billion Navy helicopter contract. Lockheed Martin has landed a $1 billion contract to provide new helicopters for the Navy. Combined with two advanced procurement contracts awarded in 2006, the total value of the multi-year deal is $1.065 billion. The contract calls for Lockheed Martin to "integrate advanced electronic systems into 139 multi-mission helicopters through 2013," the company said. Aug 22, 2007 Washington approval for Taiwan's F-16 purchase on hold. The proposed 2008 sale of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters to Taiwan will likely be held up for political reasons, according to officials. Washington is unlikely to give its approval for the $1.3 billion deal any time soon, say industry sources. Upcoming elections in Taiwan and the U.S. desire to maintain smooth relations with China have both been noted as reasons for delay. Aug 20, 2007 Harris Corp. lands contracts from Lockheed Martin and Navy. Lockheed Martin has awarded Harris Corp. a $30 million contract to produce high-speed fiber-optic communications equipment for the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Harris also announced it has received a Navy deal potentially worth $78 million to provide replacement parts, equipment and subsystems for Falcon multi-band combat radios. Aug 22, 2007 Army awards Northrop Grumman $30 million contract. Northrop Grumman will receive $30 million to repair Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The funds are for repairs and modifications to damaged and obsolete equipment and are in addition to an existing cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. Aug 24, 2007 Northrop completes test of tanker's refueling boom. Northrop Grumman on Monday said it completed a testing program for the refueling tanker's fueling boom. Northrop is competing against a team led by Boeing for an US Air Force contract to build the tanker. The Air Force is not expected to award the contract until November, but both companies are aggressively promoting their bids and trying to win support from lawmakers. Aug 21, 2007 Computer Sciences Raytheon wins $816.2 million defense contract. Computer Sciences Raytheon, a joint venture of Computer Sciences Corp. and Raytheon, won a $816.2 million Pentagon contract for space launch services, officials said. The program is fully funded with money already set aside for the project. Aug 24, 2007 Raytheon achieved a significant milestone in the Zumwalt Class destroyer The Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG-1000) is a planned class of United States Navy destroyers, designed as multi-mission ship with a focus on land attack. The class, originally called the DD(X), is a scaled-back project that emerged after funding cuts to the larger program with the successful design review of the ship's undersea warfare systems -- collectively referred to as the integrated acoustic sensor suite. With this success, the U.S. Navy has given Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA. Its president is Dan Smith. It has more than 12,700 employees. External Links About IDS (IDS) approval to advance the acoustic sensor suite's design into production. Aug 23, 2007 FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, whose term ends Sept. 13, yesterday was named president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Assn. effective Nov. 12. She will succeed the retiring John Douglass, who has held the positions since September 1998 and will remain at AIA through 2007. AIA is the trade association for the domestic aerospace industry. AIA Chairman and Raytheon Chairman and CEO William Swanson said Blakey's "exceptional experience in the executive branch of government, as well her deep expertise in public affairs and government relations, will greatly benefit all the members of AIA as she represents the industry in the years ahead." Aug 22, 2007 The U.S. Navy has recommended Raytheon advanced submarine combat control system, AN/BYG-1, for fleet introduction on the SSGN SSGN Submersible, Ship, Guided, Nuclear (nuclear powered cruise missile submarine) Ohio Class and SSN-21 Seawolf Class attack submarines after favorable tests and evaluations. The recent Follow-on Operational Test & Evaluation reports highlighted several performance enhancements and confirmed the operational effectiveness and suitability of the AN/BYG-1(V)6 and (V)7 for the SSN-21 and SSGN platforms. AN/BYG-1 exploits the power of sonar, electronic support measures, radar, navigation, periscopes, communication, command and weapons to provide a fully integrated submarine combat system. 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