June 18, 1984

June 18, 1984

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Safety

Atc Cited in Midair Over Yugoslavia

Space Technology

Discovery Will Erect 102ft. Structure

By Craig Covault13 min

Management

Bmd Research Draws Strategic Focus

By Clarence A. Robinson9 min

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Safety

Atc Cited in Midair Over Yugoslavia

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Space Technology

Discovery Will Erect 102ft. Structure

Washington—Astronauts on board the shuttle orbiter Discovery's first flight set for launch June 25 will carry out large space structures testing and biological space processing work, both directly applicable to U. S. space station development and utilization.

By Craig Covault13 min

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Management

Bmd Research Draws Strategic Focus

By Clarence A. Robinson9 min

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Air Transport

U.s. Seeks Larger Latin Airport Market

By Edward H. Kolcum8 min

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Air Transport

Transbrasil Faces Choices on Expansion of Inventory

By David M. North8 min

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Space Technology

Europe Pushes Space Station Role

Space officials say countries want to develop expertise to build own station later, expect difficult negotiations with U.S.

By Michael Feazel6 min

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Management

Study By Industry Identifies Surge Capability Shortfall

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Aeronautical Engineering

Crest System to Increase Crew Survival

Los Angeles—Higher speeds and altitudes, expanded maneuvering envelopes and advanced cockpit configurations anticipated for future U. S. combat aircraft are key factors in the U. S. Air Force's effort to develop a new generation of emergency escape systems under its crew escape technologies (Crest) advanced development program.

By Cecilia Preble5 min

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Space Technology

Industrial Astronaut to Fly with Biological Machine

St. Louis—The first private industrial payload specialist astronaut to fly in space, Charles D. Walker, of McDonnell Douglas, will manage 80 hr. of biological processing work on the orbiter Discovery's first flight. National Aeronautics and Space Administration will bill McDonnell Douglas about $80,000 for Walker's preflight shuttle training.
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Missile Engineering

Army Tests Avenger Air Defense Unit

Kent, Wash.—Boeing Co. has taken the lead in the rapid development with the Army of a low-cost, mobile air defense system that has an advanced capability but utilizes off-the-shelf components such as the General Dynamics Stinger missile.

By Richard G. O'Lone5 min

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