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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 3, 2015

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Funding & Policy

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Workshop Sees Humans In Mars Orbit By 2033 At Current Funding

Apr 02, 2015
Workshop co-chairs said a fast start now could put humans into a yearlong stay in Mars orbit by 2033, and down on the surface by 2039.
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China Wants More Respect, Albright Says

Apr 01, 2015
If the U.S. really wants to develop much stronger, meaningful and lasting relationships with China, then American officials will have to show a little respect, says Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 03, 2015
RAYTHEON has $46m Northrop Grumman contract to supply two ground stations for South Korean Global Hawks. L-3 WESCAM launched HD color spotter sensor…

In Brief

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Bagnato Replaces Giordo At Alenia Aermacchi

Apr 02, 2015
Former ATR President Phillipo Bagnato has replaced Giuseppe Giordo as the CEO of Alenia Aermacchi.

Programs

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U.S. Navy Awards LCS Contracts

Apr 02, 2015
As the U.S. Navy continues to work on the proposal request for its new fleet of frigates (FF), the service is keeping the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) line running with recent contract awards
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USAF Chief Wants ‘Common Sense’ in RD-180 Debate

Apr 02, 2015
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh says he hopes to “keep common sense in the discussion” as the service appeals to Congress for relief from a law limiting the use of RD-180 Atlas V rocket engines, potentially crippling access to spacelift for the Pentagon.
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U.S. Navy Seeks New Ways To Deal With Data

Apr 01, 2015
The U.S. Navy is looking for a way to better manage its data.

Business

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UTC Names Leduc New Sikorsky President

Apr 02, 2015
United Technologies (UTC) has placed a new person at the helm of Sikorsky as it prepares to potentially spin off or sell off the helicopter manufacturer.

Technology

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NASA Planetary Reentry Testbed Ready For Second Flight

Apr 02, 2015
NASA’s Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) project is prepared for a second flight of its saucer-shaped testbed.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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GAO Assessment of Selected NASA Projects

Apr 03, 2015
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