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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 26, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 59 September 26, 2017

Technology

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Russian ISS Module Launch Delayed Until Late 2018

Sep 25, 2017
Russia does not plan to launch its new science lab to the International Space Station (ISS) until late 2018.
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Darpa Awards Sabre Test Deal To Reaction Engines

Sep 25, 2017
Reaction Engines has won a contract from Darpa to conduct high-temperature testing of the pre-cooler technology at the heart of its proposed hypersonic air-breathing combined cycle Sabre rocket concept.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Sep 26, 2017
RUSSIA launched Glonass-M navigation satellite Sept. 22 aboard Soyuz-2.1b from Plesetsk cosmodrome.

Funding & Policy

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Sep 26, 2017
This week the 68th International Astronautical Congress is underway in Adelaide, Australia, bringing together the leadership of the world’s major space powers.
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Fighter Pilot Shortage Threatens Helicopter Training

Sep 25, 2017
The U.S. Air Force may eliminate a phase of helicopter pilot training in order to free up resources to produce additional fighter pilots.
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Australia To Establish National Space Agency

Sep 25, 2017
Fifty years after Australia launched its first satellite into space, the government on Sept. 25 announced plans to establish a national space agency.

Programs

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New Japanese Space Launcher Engine Tested Successfully

Sep 25, 2017
The main engine of the forthcoming H3 Japanese space launcher has performed successfully in a series of hot-fire tests, with program engineers working toward a first flight in around three years.
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Inmarsat Picks MHI For First Satellite In I-6 Fleet

Sep 22, 2017
Inmarsat has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H-IIA rocket to launch Inmarsat-6 F1 in 2020.
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Upcoming KC-46 Tests To Focus On Key Deficiencies

Sep 23, 2017
The two most serious issues are uncommanded refueling boom extensions and the boom operator’s inability to detect when the probe has missed the receiver aircraft’s receptacle and causes damage.
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Germany, Norway Sign Tanker Jet Contracts

Sep 25, 2017
Germany and Norway have signed contracts for five Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports.
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Sikorsky Begins Major Assembly Of First HH-60W CRH

Sep 25, 2017
Sikorsky is beginning major assembly of the first aircraft of the U.S. Air Force’s HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program at its production facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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India Begins Work On 9th Navigation Satellite

Sep 25, 2017
India’s state-run space agency has begun work on IRNSS-1I, the ninth satellite of the country’s navigation constellation, following the failed launch of a backup satellite last month.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. military contracts for the week of Sept. 18-Sept. 22, 2017

Sep 26, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corp., Folsom, California, is being awarded a $205,000,000 maximum value sole-source five-year indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery contract to support U.S. Special Operations Command’s Dismounted Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare systems. U.S. Special Operations Command contracting office, Tampa, Florida (H92222-17-D-0023).

Space

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Russia Won't Launch New ISS Science Module Until Late Next Year

Sep 25, 2017
Russia probably won't detach new module from ISS to form part of new space station.