April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012

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THE INSIDE TRACK

Testing in Icicle Land

By MICHAEL MECHAM

MILITARY SPACE

ROCKETING BACK

By GUY NORRIS

MILITARY SPACE

Unforeseen Consequences

By AMY BUTLER,GUY NORRIS

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THE INSIDE TRACK

Testing in Icicle Land

Running an engine site in Canada’s frozen north has its peculiarities

By MICHAEL MECHAM

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MILITARY SPACE

ROCKETING BACK

Details emerge of RBS bidders as Lockheed starts initial rocket tests

By GUY NORRIS

3031
MILITARY SPACE

Unforeseen Consequences

Launch market shift is a business opportunity for some and a hazard to others

By AMY BUTLER,GUY NORRIS

3031
MILITARY SPACE

Small Packages

USAF hopes to simplify satellite designs, a potential opening for a hungry industry

By AMY BUTLER

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MILITARY SPACE

Double-barreled Defense

Republicans propose dual-purpose kill vehicle as political compromise on missile defense

By JEN DIMASCIO

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MILITARY SPACE

Gulf Growth

UAE making good on satellite telecom and imaging, but spaceport hurdles persist

By AMY SVITAK,ROBERT WALL

3637
JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE

‘Last Chance’

Webb telescope is taking shape with new funding, approach

By FRANK MORRING

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ISR

Downward Spiral

Despite favored budget status, U.S. ISR capabilities are threatened by aging aircraft

By DAVID FULGHUM

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ISR

Gap Analysis

U.K. may decide in 2015 how and whether to solve its maritime patrol aircraft shortfall

By ROBERT WALL

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AEROSPACE BUSINESS

Capacity Conundrum

Concerns grow over structure, location of aircraft supply chain partners

By ROBERT WALL

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