July 30, 2007

July 30, 2007

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Searching for Alien Life

By CRAIG COVAULT6 min

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Tanker Two-Step

By AMY BUTLER6 min

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Scaled Secrets

By GUY NORRIS4 min

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Searching for Alien Life

New life-sensing technology sought as Phoenix launch to Mars and shuttle preparations press NASA to the maximum

By CRAIG COVAULT6 min

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Tanker Two-Step

Boeing plans for streamlined final assembly in USAF KC-X proposal

By AMY BUTLER6 min

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Scaled Secrets

Scaled Composites' unique test and design skills are likely target for Northrop Grumman. But what about space tourism?

By GUY NORRIS4 min

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Time Crunch

Boeing boosts 787 R&D spending yet again, but holds to ambitious delivery target

By JOSEPH C. ANSELMO4 min

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Tightening Up

NASA focuses on flight surgeons, astronaut office after panel reports poor oversight, alcohol abuse

By FRANK MORRING4 min

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Opportunity's Knocks

Tenacious exploration rover takes on everything Mars can throw at it

By CRAIG COVAULT4 min

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Dollop for Defense

Spending hike provides funding for new U.K. aircraft carriers, sets stage for French deal

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA,JORIS JANSSEN LOK3 min

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Phoenix Flexibility

Delta II team's dual-azimuth software should maximize Mars liftoff chances

By CRAIG COVAULT3 min

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Vega's Venus

Germany weighs building new upper stage to boost light launcher lift capability

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA3 min

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More Hits at Eads

PARIS EADS is facing new problems, just as a flock of Airbus orders seemed to pick the company up. In first-half results released last week, EADS said it would take a charge of €105 million ($145 million) on the NH90 frigate/transport helicopter program, which its Eurocopter unit builds with AgustaWestland and Stork, largely because of delays in deliveries of the naval variant.

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA2 min

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