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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 10, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 26 August 10, 2021
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Weekly Debrief

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The Weekly Debrief: What’s Going On Inside The Skunk Works’ New Factory?

Aug 09, 2021
The existence of the new production facility also points to a likely return by the Skunk Works to a series manufacturing role after spending most of the last four decades focused on being a rapid prototyping arm and future concepts developer.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Technology

Titania high-resolution color composite
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UK To Explore Space-Based Laser Communications Technology

Aug 09, 2021
The UK Ministry of Defense plans to explore the use of free-space optical communications in low-Earth orbit through the use of a satellite demonstrator.
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Toray Prepreg Launch Targets eVTOL Ramp-Up

Aug 02, 2021
The leaders in advanced air mobility are planning rapid ramp-ups in production, from tens to thousands of air taxis annually within only a few years, to both enable and dominate the projected trillion-dollar global market for electric air taxis.

Programs

thrasher
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First TH-73 Joins U.S. Navy’s Training Air Wing

Aug 09, 2021
The TH-73 arrived at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida, on Aug. 6 following the June 10 handover of the aircraft by manufacturer Leonardo in Philadelphia, where the aircraft is being produced. 
Japanese F-15J
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Japan Defense Ministry Moves To Drop LRASM From F-15 Program

Aug 09, 2021
The Japanese Defense Ministry has reported to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that the F-15J upgrade program will proceed without the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), according to state broadcaster NHK.
NASA’s Perseverance rover
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First Mars Sample Collection Attempt Comes Up Empty

Aug 09, 2021
The Martian surface delivered a bit of a surprise late last week as NASA’s Perseverance rover tried to acquire its first sample of rock from the floor of Jezero Crater for caching and eventual return to Earth.

Business

Alpha ricket engine
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Space Startup Firefly Seeks To Supply Other Emerging Firms

Aug 09, 2021
Startup space vehicle maker Firefly Aerospace continues to roll out offerings, announcing a new line of business dedicated to supplying rocket engines and components to the emerging new-space industry.
Swarm Technologies' "Space Bee" smallsats
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SpaceX Takes Over Small-Sat Startup Swarm Technologies

Aug 09, 2021
SpaceX apparently has acquired Silicon Valley small-satellite maker Swarm Technologies, according to a U.S. Federal Communications Commission filing in which SpaceX seeks to obtain the startup’s mobile satellite-service licenses.
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Lithium-Sulfur Battery Pioneer Finds Buyer

Aug 02, 2021
With electric aircraft developers continuously seeking better batteries, the assets of a UK developer of high energy-density lithium-sulfur cells have been acquired by Johnson Matthey, a British multinational focused on sustainable technologies.
SpaceJet
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MHI Aerospace Back In Profit After Suspending SpaceJet Program 

Aug 05, 2021
The suspension of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) SpaceJet regional jet program helped the company’s aerospace division return to profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.

Contracts