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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 10, 2020

VOL. 273 NO. 25 August 10, 2020

Funding & Policy

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Space Force, NRO Stick With ULA, SpaceX For Launch Services

Aug 07, 2020
The U.S. national security space agencies will remain with incumbents United Launch Alliance and SpaceX for medium and heavy-lift launch services over the next five years
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Senators Draft Bill To Prohibit Certain UAS Exports

Aug 07, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump from loosening a treaty obligation that restricts the export of large U.S. unmanned aerial systems.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Aug 07, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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NRO Develops Integrated, Hybrid Satellite Architecture

Aug 07, 2020
The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office is pursuing an “integrated hybrid architecture” for its constellation of intelligence-gathering satellites,…

Programs

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Russian Special Forces’ Mi-8AMTSh-VN Starts Flight Tests

Aug 07, 2020
The new Mi-8AMTSh-VN military helicopter intended for Russian special forces has started flight tests, Rostec Corp. subsidiary Russian Helicopters says.
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South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-X Radar

Aug 07, 2020
South Korea’s defense ministry and Hanwha have rolled out a prototype for the radar of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter, following delivery of a ground-test unit in April.

Operations

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SpaceX Resumes Starlink Deployments

Aug 07, 2020
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 7 carrying 57 new Starlink broadband satellites—all outfitted with visors to cut Sun glint that interferes with astronomical observations—and two BlackSky Global imaging satellites.

Technology

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MTU, DLR To Flight Test Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Propulsion

Aug 05, 2020
German aerospace center DLR and MTU Aero Engines plan to cooperate on development of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell power train for flight testing in a 19-passenger Dornier Do 228 regional aircraft, from 2026.
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Collins Close To Air Combat Training System Deal

Aug 03, 2020
Collins Aerospace is on the brink of closing a deal with its first international customer for a next-generation air combat training device that the U.S. Navy and Air Force will use for the F-35.
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In-Situ Resources, 3D Printing Seen Enabling Deep-Space Exploration

Jul 29, 2020
In-situ resource utilization, combined with advances in additive manufacturing, could provide the materials and technologies for the construction of habitats, factories, spare parts and supplies on the Moon and Mars.
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Test Set For High-performance Fuel For Hypersonic Weapons

Aug 06, 2020
A Purdue University spinoff is to test an improved propellant for solid-fuel ramjet propulsion systems in hypersonic weapons under more than $1.1 million in contracts from the U.S. military.

Fleet Snapshot

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Fleet Snapshot: North Korean Air Force

Aug 07, 2020
This fleet snapshot is excerpted from Aviation Week's Fleet Discovery Database. To learn about Aviation Week fleet data products and services, go to pgs.aviationweek.com/FleetDataServices.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Aug 07, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the aerospace & defense community