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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 5, 2016

VOL. 256 NO. 25 May 05, 2016

Programs

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NASA Sets ‘Level Playing Field’ For Satellite-Servicing Spinoffs

May 04, 2016
NASA expects to issue an RFP on or about May 25 for a spacecraft bus to support the “Restore-L” free-flying satellite-servicing testbed.
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U.S. Navy Ponders New Tools For Disaster Relief

May 04, 2016
The U.S. Navy is seeking industry input on a plan to offer portable satellite communications terminals in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) locations by 2020.
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JAXA Declares Astro-H X-Ray Satellite A Loss After Break-Up

May 04, 2016
Japan’s Astro-H X-ray telescope has been declared a loss after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) determined it is “highly likely” the satellite’s solar arrays broke off during the anomaly that occurred in orbit on March 26.
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Tunisia To Take Surplus Kiowa Warriors

May 04, 2016
Tunisia has become the second country to be approved to take delivery of surplus U.S. Army Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.
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New Explanation For Mars’ Recurring Streak Features

May 03, 2016
A series of laboratory experiments under simulated Martian environmental conditions may help to explain seasonal changes in the appearance of the Red Planet’s Recurring Slope Linae.
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Acturus VTOL UAV Operational In Mexico, Offered To Socom

May 02, 2016
The Mexican navy has deployed Arcturus UAV’s T-20 JUMP fixed-wing vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) tactical unmanned aircraft operationally, the manufacturer says.
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First Export Customer Passes Avic L-15 Delivery Inspection

May 03, 2016
The first customer for the Avic L-15 advanced trainer, apparently Zambia, has completed the delivery inspection for a batch of the aircraft.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

May 06, 2016
BELL HELICOPTER joined V-280 Joint Multi Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) wing and nacelles to ...

In Brief

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U.S. Army Awards $116 Million Contract for 12 Longbow Fire Control Systems

May 06, 2016
The U.S. Army awarded a contract of up to $116 million to Longbow LLC to provide ...

Funding & Policy

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FAA Forms New UAS Advisory Panel

May 04, 2016
A new advisory committee will be formed to propose actions to the FAA on integrating UAVs into the national airspace system.
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EASA Launches UAV Collision Task Force

May 04, 2016
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has created a task force to scientifically and methodically analyze the potential risks of collisions between manned and unmanned aircraft.
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Airbus To Lead European Space-Debris Removal Project

May 04, 2016
Airbus Defense and Space will lead a team of 10 European companies in developing technology that could reduce the risk of satellites and other spacecraft colliding with debris in orbit.

Business

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Thales First-Quarter Orders Drop; Defense Boosts Sales

May 04, 2016
Thales Group saw modest sales growth in this year’s first quarter and an anticipated drop in orders compared to the first quarter of last year, when the French electronics supplier recorded Egypt’s purchase of Rafale combat jets.