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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 27, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 63 June 27, 2019
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Programs

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LeoLabs, New Zealand Work To Enable Responsible Use Of LEO

Jun 26, 2019
The New Zealand Space Agency (NZSA) is evaluating a regulatory platform, developed jointly with LeoLabs, that is the first to enable regulators to monitor whether commercial satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) are operating in compliance with their licenses.
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Bechtel To Build 2nd Launch Platform For SLS

Jun 25, 2019
NASA has hired Bechtel National of Reston, Virginia, to design and build a second mobile launch platform for the long-delayed Space Launch System.
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Boeing Collaborating With Kitty Hawk On Cora eVTOL

Jun 26, 2019
Boeing is to collaborate with eVTOL developer Cora, a division of startup Kitty Hawk that is flight testing an autonomous air taxi.
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Hayabusa 2 Is Go For Second Sample Collection

Jun 25, 2019
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa 2 asteroid sample return team has decided to touch down on the surface of Ryugu for a second time on July 11.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jun 27, 2019
VTT and SAAB agreed to cooperate on research in new technologies, incl. materials and sensors.

In Brief

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ANA Buys LanzaTech’s Jet Fuel From Waste Gas

Jun 27, 2019
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed an offtake agreement to purchase sustainable aviation fuel from LanzaTech, with deliveries planned to begin in 2021.

Funding & Policy

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Pentagon Appoints Interim SDA Director

Jun 26, 2019
The head of the DOD's research and engineering has selected Derek Tournear to helm the nascent Space Development Agency until a permanent director is chosen.
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FAA Issues Waivers For Parachute-Equipped Drones

Jun 26, 2019
The FAA this month has issued multiple waivers allowing operators to fly parachute-equipped drones over people.
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DJI Rebuts Accusations, Unveils New Drone Software

Jun 24, 2019
In a June 24 letter to the Security Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, DJI protested testimony delivered by some of the witnesses who appeared at a hearing days earlier.

Technology

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Neuroscience Program Targets Fighter Pilot Coordination

Jun 26, 2019
A neuroscience program funded by the French armament procurement agency (DGA) is studying how to determine whether two pilots are coordinating well, and what to do if they are not on the same page.

Business

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Viasat, Teledyne Announce Connectivity Partnership

Jun 25, 2019
Satellite communications provider Viasat and avionics manufacturer Teledyne Controls have partnered to support inflight streaming of flight deck data for airline operational and maintenance uses.
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Calio To Replace Leduc As Pratt & Whitney Chief

Jun 26, 2019
Christopher Calio will take over aerospace engine maker Pratt & Whitney from Bob Leduc after the latter retires in early 2020, parent UTC announced June 25.