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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 2, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 20 August 02, 2021
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Programs

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USAF Redesignates NF-16 VISTA As X-plane For Skyborg Test Role

Jul 30, 2021
The U.S. Air Force’s NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft has been redesignated as the X-62A as part of an ambitious upgrade effort initially designed to support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg autonomy program.
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Failed Booster Ignition Spoils Second ARRW Flight Test

Jul 29, 2021
The single-stage booster separated from the Boeing B-52 on the second test but failed to ignite over the Point Mugu Sea Range off the California coast. 
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GAO Denies Blue Origin, Dynetics Lunar Lander Protests

Jul 30, 2021
NASA did not violate any procurement regulations in awarding a $2.9 billion, solo contract to SpaceX to demonstrate a human lunar lander, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said on July 30.
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Signals Intelligence MQ-4C Version Enters Flight Test

Jul 30, 2021
The U.S. Navy plans to buy 70 MQ-4Cs, including five prototypes, with an average recurring unit cost of $153 million.
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ESA, Avio Sign Contract For Vega E Launcher Development

Jul 30, 2021
The European Space Agency has awarded a €118.8 million ($143 million) contract to launcher manufacturer Avio for the development of the Vega E upgraded light rocket.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

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Marine Corps F-35s Could Operate From Japanese Carriers

Jul 29, 2021
Tokyo is reportedly considering inviting the U.S. Marine Corps to fly its Lockheed Martin F-35Bs from its newly converted aircraft carrier.
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Roscosmos Blames Software For Nauka Thruster Anomaly

Jul 30, 2021
A software glitch caused the newly arrived Russian Nauka module to inadvertently fire its thrusters after docking with the International Space Station July 29 and change the orbital outpost’s orientation.

Funding & Policy

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UK Airspace Regulator Expands Purview Into Space

Jul 29, 2021
The UK’s aviation regulator and its air accident investigation organization have had their purview extended into orbit after legislation for space launch was given final approval.

Business

Citation XLS+
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Textron Deliveries, Revenues Increase Across Segments

Jul 29, 2021
Textron’s business aircraft and helicopter segments saw revenues grow in the second quarter of 2021 based on increased sales of Cessna Citation jets and Caravan turboprops, Beechcraft King Air turboprops and Bell helicopters.

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