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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 11, 2021

VOL. 275 NO. 6 January 11, 2021
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Funding & Policy

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FAA, NASA To Approach Commercial Spaceflight Standards Together

Jan 08, 2021
FAA and NASA have pledged to coordinate their standards and to work together on commercial space launch and re-entry, point-to-point suborbital transportation, spaceports, airspace design and a host of other issues now that the era of commercially licensed human spaceflight has begun.
Aerion AS2-4 taking off
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FAA Releases Rule For Supersonic Flight Testing

Jan 06, 2021
The FAA on Jan. 6 announced a final rule that streamlines the application process for testing supersonic aircraft over land.
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UN Report Calls For Action On Airliner Shoot Downs

Jan 07, 2021
The United Nations is calling on member states to reduce the potential risk of civilian aircraft being shot down while flying in conflict zones or regions of military tension.
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Former Rep. Horn: Congress Must Act To Reauthorize NASA

Jan 07, 2021
A new bipartisan authorization bill is critical to NASA’s path forward under the Joe Biden administration, according to former U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, the Oklahoma Democrat who chaired the U.S. House space and aeronautics subcommittee until her re-election defeat and the swearing in of a new Congress earlier this week.
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Pelosi Seeks To Prevent Trump From Accessing Nuclear Launch Codes

Jan 08, 2021
As calls grow for President Donald Trump to resign or be removed, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed with Gen. Mark Milley how to prevent Trump from gaining access to the authentication codes required for launching nuclear weapons.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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CPI Wins Structural Order For Undisclosed Raytheon Platform

Jan 08, 2021
Deliveries to the Raytheon division should begin this year under the order, according to a CPI news release. 

Operations

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Virgin Orbit Readies For Second L1 Launch Attempt

Jan 08, 2021
Virgin Orbit will make a second attempt to reach orbit with the LauncherOne small satellite rocket on Jan. 13, with backup launch windows available later in the month in the event of a delay.
SpaceX
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SpaceX Opens ’21 With Launch of Turksat Satellite

Jan 08, 2021
Following its record-setting 26 launches in 2020, SpaceX kicked off the new year with delivery of the Turksat 5A broadband satellite into orbit on Jan. 7.

Business

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Arianespace Opens Door To Microlaunchers

Jan 07, 2021
Arianespace is willing to operate microlaunchers if the opportunity arises, either as a way to meet demand or as proof of concepts for heavier launchers, CEO Stephane Israel said.

Programs

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Universal Avionics Signs On As Aerion AS2 Supplier

Jan 07, 2021
Universal Avionics will supply its enhanced flight vision system for the future Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet, the avionics company announced Jan. 6.
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Dassault Delivers First Upgraded Mirage 2000D To French Air Force

Jan 08, 2021
The first of 55 modernized Dassault Mirage 2000Ds has been delivered to the French Air Force.

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