May 27, 1996

May 27, 1996

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HEADLINE NEWS

Complex Antenna Is Star of Mission 77

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM,JOSEPH C. ANSELMO7 min

HEADLINE NEWS

U.S. Export Push Challenges Europeans

By CRAIG COVAULT7 min

COVER STORY

Clementine 2 to Fire Probes at Asteroids

By WILLIAM B. SCOTT7 min

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Complex Antenna Is Star of Mission 77

HOUSTON CAPE CANAVERAL Space shuttle Mission 77 was well on its way to setting several records late last week, including the deployment of the most complex and precise inflatable space structure ever, and the largest since the Echo 2 balloon in 1964.

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM,JOSEPH C. ANSELMO7 min

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U.S. Export Push Challenges Europeans

Clinton initiative makes increased use of ambassadors, warnings to industry to strengthen U.S. contractor bids

By CRAIG COVAULT7 min

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Clementine 2 to Fire Probes at Asteroids

Federal labs are planning a fast-paced mission to demonstrate microsatellite technologies, but funding prospects are still in turmoil

By WILLIAM B. SCOTT7 min

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Program Delays Create Opportunities for U.S.

PARIS Additional procurement delays are raising new concerns about the export potential of the Dassault Aviation Rafale and Eurocopter Tiger helicopter—and European government and industry officials are fearing U.S. aircraft could fill the gap created by the problem.

By PIERRE SPARACO4 min

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Flap Fire, Landing Pad Mar DC-XA Flight

LOS ANGELES The final seconds of an otherwise routine shakedown flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-XA reusable launch vehicle brought some tense moments for program officials when an actuator bracket failed and a fire started in the area of one of the vehicle’s body flaps.

By BRUCE A. SMITH4 min

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East European Market Prime Target for Gripen Export

Berlin Saab, which has delivered the 20th JAS 39 Gripen to the Swedish air force, is moving ahead with its partner British Aerospace to define the configuration of an export version of the aircraft. With several East European nations as prime targets, Saab and BAe were present at the Berlin air show with a mockup of the aircraft to press their case.

By John D. Morrocco3 min

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Rolls Signs with Avic

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$28-billion Market Targeted By U.S.

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Sl-4 Accident to Test Russian Insurance Industry

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Matra Marconi Opens Antenna Test Range

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