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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 3, 2021

VOL. 276 NO. 43 June 03, 2021
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Funding & Policy

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U.S. Air Force Submits $4.2 Billion Unfunded List

Jun 02, 2021
The U.S. Air Force is seeking $4.2 billion to pay for unfunded requirements in the fiscal 2022 budget request, including aircraft procurement dollars for 12 F-15EX jets, according to a document obtained by Aerospace DAILY.
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USMC Seeks $2.9B In Fiscal 2022 Unfunded Requirements

Jun 02, 2021
The request includes dollars for two additional KC-130Js and two MQ-9s, according to a document obtained by Aerospace DAILY.

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U.S. Air Force Begins E-11A Fleet Expansion

Jun 02, 2021
The U.S. Air Force on June 1 ordered the first of six Bombardier Global 6000 business jets to convert into E-11A aircraft to serve as communication relays.

Programs

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NASA Heading Back To Venus

Jun 02, 2021
NASA has selected two missions to Venus for its next Discovery-class planetary science expeditions: Davinci+, which will send a probe into the planet’s thick atmosphere, and Veritas, which will map the planet’s surface.
Embraer KC-390
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Brazil Reviews KC-390 Orders, Blames Pandemic Budget Cuts

Jun 02, 2021
The Brazilian Air Force says it may reduce the number of KC-390 airlifters it plans to purchase because of the affect of the coronavirus pandemic on the country’s defense budget.
South Korean Nuri launch vehicle
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South Korea Unveils Nuri Rocket, Readies For October Launch

Jun 02, 2021
South Korea has unveiled and erected its first indigenously assembled Nuri space launch vehicle in preparation for an October liftoff.
NGWS unmanned system
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Spanish Firms Form Joint Venture For Remote Carrier Development

May 27, 2021
Three Spanish companies have established a joint venture to develop the remote carrier unmanned air vehicles that will form a component of the European Future Combat Air System.

Business

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Axiom Hires SpaceX For Three More ISS Missions

Jun 02, 2021
Houston-based Axiom Space has signed an agreement with SpaceX for three more private astronaut missions to the International Space Station—pending NASA approval—aboard Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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Archer Accuses eVTOL Rival Wisk Of ‘Weaponizing’ Legal System

Jun 01, 2021
Responding to Wisk Aero’s lawsuit alleging the theft of trade secrets, Archer Aviation has described the case as “entirely baseless” and accused its urban air mobility (UAM) rival of “reckless innuendo and rank speculation” in a bid to “weaponize the legal system” to harm the startup.

Operations

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ISS Cargo Mission To Enhance Solar Power, Astronaut Health

Jun 01, 2021
Astronauts will be upgrading the International Space Station’s solar power system and focusing on future human deep space exploration research with a 7,300-lb.cargo to be launched to the station on June 3.

Technology

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General Atomics Clears Test To Launch Optical Crosslink Demo

Jun 01, 2021
In preparation for a launch this month, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has conducted a free space interconnect demonstration ground test of its Laser Interconnect and Networking Communication System spacecraft.
Pipistrel Panthera engine
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Europe’s Mahepa Preparing To Fly Second Hybrid Four-Seater

May 28, 2021
A four-seat hybrid-electric aircraft is being prepared for flight tests under a European research program.

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