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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 9, 2021

VOL. 276 NO. 5 April 09, 2021
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Funding & Policy

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Russia Prepares For Long-Distance Space Missions

Apr 08, 2021
The launch of the Luna-25 automatic lander planned for October will mark Russia’s return to lunar exploration.
CNES
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Next CNES President To Put Emphasis On Space Data Use

Apr 08, 2021
Philippe Baptiste, an engineer by training with experience in science, industry and politics, is to succeed Jean-Yves Le Gall at the helm of French space agency CNES after the country’s parliament approved the nomination.
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Lawmakers Caution DOD Leadership On Degrading Military Readiness

Apr 07, 2021
A group of bipartisan lawmakers are cautioning the U.S. defense secretary on signing off on all combatant commander requests at the expense of military readiness.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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U.S. Space Force To Establish New Acquisition Command

Apr 08, 2021
The U.S. Space Force intends to establish a Space Systems Command this summer, pending the nomination and Senate confirmation of a three-star commander.

Programs

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Japan Suspends Spending On F-15J Upgrade, Reports Say

Apr 08, 2021
The Japanese defense ministry has suspended spending on the upgrade of the F-15J fighter due to cost overruns, according to multiple news reports.
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NASA’s Osiris-Rex Dips Close To Bennu Before May Departure

Apr 07, 2021
NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft completed a final 6-hr., close-up, image-gathering session over the rocky surface of the asteroid Bennu early April 7.

Technology

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USAF Explores Novel Technologies Through Agility Prime

Apr 07, 2021
As more startups announce awards under the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime initiative, a pattern of exploring novel ideas through small business contracts is emerging.

Operations

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Toyota Teams With Zipline For Drone Delivery In Japan

Apr 07, 2021
Three years after first investing in Zipline, Toyota has partnered with the U.S.-based drone delivery startup to develop a national-scale medical delivery network to improve access to health care in Japan.
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Rocket Lab Schedules Next Flight Test Of Electron Reuse

Apr 08, 2021
Rocket Lab plans to conduct its second parachute-assisted booster splashdown next month, as it works to evolve the Electron small satellite launch vehicle into a reusable rocket, the company said on April 8.

Business

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Former NASA Head Bridenstine Joins Voyager Space

Apr 07, 2021
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will chair the advisory board at Voyager Space Holdings, the market’s first vertically integrated new-space holding company that recently acquired the Launch Co, Nanoracks and others.

Aviation Week Forecasts