May 7, 2001

May 7, 2001

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

ISS Computer Snafu Investigated

By CRAIG COVAULT6 min

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Bush Stirs Debate On Missile Defense

By ROBERT WALL,MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM5 min

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Quick Fix Planned For V-22 Problems

By ROBERT WALL5 min

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ISS Computer Snafu Investigated

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Hardware and procedural problems are emerging as key culprits in the NASA, Honeywell and Boeing investigation into the command and control (C&C) computer problems that temporarily crippled International Space Station operations.

By CRAIG COVAULT6 min

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Bush Stirs Debate On Missile Defense

WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES President George W. Bush's first public move toward deploying a missile defense system since taking office has generated heated debate at home and abroad even though he provided little detail on what type of a system his Administration would pursue.

By ROBERT WALL,MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM5 min

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Quick Fix Planned For V-22 Problems

WASHINGTON U.S. Marine Corps officials and independent experts believe overcoming problems with the V-22 tiltrotor should be possible in 12-24 months despite the long list of issues highlighted by a blue-ribbon commission that reviewed the program.

By ROBERT WALL5 min

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One Down, One To Go For GE-Honeywell Deal

Blockbuster merger proposal wins U.S. nod, but faces much tougher sledding in Europe

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA,MICHAEL MECHAM4 min

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Stage Set for European Missile, Space Propulsion Merger

PARIS With the inking of agreements creating the new missile giant MBDA, the path is now clear for consolidation in the solid propulsion sector in which missiles are a major application. MBDA parent companies EADS and BAE Systems are in discussion with France’s SNPE about combining BAE's Royal Ordnance unit with an existing joint venture, Celerg, and other European businesses.

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA3 min

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Galaxy To Bolster Gulfstream Jet Line

DALLAS General Dynamics' acquisition of Galaxy Aerospace Corp. will strengthen the company's foothold in the business jet market and reinforce its position as a major manufacturer of upscale executive aircraft. On May 1, General Dynamics agreed to buy Galaxy Aerospace from joint venture partners Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and Hyatt Corp. for $330 million in cash.

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS3 min

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New Missile Giant To Expand

PARIS New missile giant MBDA is preparing an initial expansion plan, even though the company will not be officially formed until the fall. MBDA chief Fabrice Bregier said details had been completed for a joint venture in Spain that will further extend the geographical reach of what he terms “the Airbus of the missiles business.”

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA3 min

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ESA Studying Station Bailout

By FRANK MORRING3 min

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Existing Projects Present Technology Options, Headaches

By Robert Wall3 min

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Navy Demos GPS Landing

By BRUCE D. NORDWALL2 min

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