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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 12, 2016

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Programs

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Commercial Competition Finding Way Onto ISS

Apr 11, 2016
More private companies are looking for profits and unique test opportunities on the International Space Station.
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Netherlands Tanker Cleared To Refuel F-35

Apr 11, 2016
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has cleared its Douglas KDC-10 aerial tanker to refuel the F-35, paving the way for the fighter’s public debut in June.
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Kepler No Longer In Emergency Mode

Apr 11, 2016
An assessment of telemetry streaming back to Earth for the remainder of this week could permit the planet hunter to join a novel joint microlensing observation campaign that got underway April 7.
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India, NASA Push To Advance Launch Of Earthquake Satellite

Apr 11, 2016
India’s space agency is working with NASA to advance the launch of a satellite to monitor climate change and earthquake patterns.
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Airlander Cleared For First Flight

Apr 11, 2016
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the manufacturer of the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, has been given clearances by European and U.K. aviation regulators to start flight tests.
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SpaceX Dragon Reaches ISS

Apr 10, 2016
Resupply puts station on soundest footing since 2014

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 13, 2016
CURTISS-WRIGHT DEFENSE SOLUTIONS has contract from ROCKET LAB to provide rugged...

In Brief

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32nd Space Symposium Underway This Week

Apr 13, 2016
This week space luminaries from government and industry gather at the Space Foundation’s 32nd annual ...

Funding & Policy

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Investment, Oversight Seen As Vital To Mars Mission

Apr 11, 2016
A successful multinational strategy to reach Mars with human explorers in the 2030s will require the commitment of a long-term, risk-tolerant investor, according to the most recent joint assessment from Explore Mars, Inc. and the American Astronautical Society.
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AIA Pushing Candidates To Do More For U.S. Space Industry

Apr 11, 2016
The president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association plans to promote a set of steps the government can take to help the U.S. space industry compete on the international market.
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U.S., India Discussing Fighter Cooperation

Apr 11, 2016
U.S. and Indian defense and industry officials are conducting more discussions on fighter production, continuing on their existing aviation deals, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts for the Week of April 4-8, 2016

Apr 13, 2016
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, is being awarded $170,173,188 for modification P00047 ...