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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 10, 2022

VOL. 279 NO. 6 January 08, 2022
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Technology

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USAF Chief Scientist Urges Focus On Autonomy Deployment

Jan 07, 2022
Following the revelation in December that the U.S. Air Force plans to launch two new unmanned combat air vehicle programs, the service’s chief scientist says tactical autonomy and the use of manned-unmanned teaming “will become the next step in the evolution of the Department of the Air Force.”
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Korean Air Inspects Aircraft Using Drone Swarm

Jan 04, 2022
Korean Air has demonstrated the visual inspection of an aircraft using multiple drones simultaneously.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Ganzarski Leaves MagniX, Eviation

Jan 06, 2022
Roei Ganzarski, one of advanced air mobility’s resounding voices and leaders, announced Jan. 6 that he is leaving MagniX and Eviation Aircraft.

Business

JWST
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Arianespace Sees Busy 2022 For Space Launchers

Jan 07, 2022
Arianespace may perform up to 17 launches in 2022 with its family of Ariane, Soyuz and Vega rockets, according to CEO Stephane Israel.
Erdogan
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Turkish Aerospace Opens TF-X Facilities

Jan 07, 2022
Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has opened a wave of new facilities as the company prepares for the development and production of an indigenous combat aircraft. 
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Eaton Buys Royal Power Solutions In Electric Aero Play

Jan 06, 2022
Eaton, a mid-tier aerospace and defense supplier, has acquired Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets.

Programs

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First Of Webb’s Primary Mirror Wing Panels Deployed

Jan 07, 2022
Flight controllers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore are closing in on the final steps to reconfigure the James Webb Space Telescope, with the first of two primary mirror wing panels extended and latched into place on Jan. 7.
Mi-28
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Russia Plays Down Bangladesh Mi-28NE ‘Deal’

Jan 07, 2022
Bangladesh appears set to purchase Russian Mil Mi-28NE attack helicopters ahead of Boeing AH-64E Apache.
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Paragon, Final Frontier Design Join To Tackle Commercial Spacesuits

Jan 07, 2022
Paragon Space Development Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Final Frontier Design as part of a joint financial effort to enhance future private spacesuit development for NASA and other spaceflight customers.

Operations

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SpaceX Kicks Off 2022 Launch Manifest After Record Year

Jan 07, 2022
After contributing 31 flights to a global record 146 orbital launches in 2021, SpaceX kicked off the new year by adding another 49 new satellites to its growing Starlink broadband network.
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Report Finds Lack Of Key Parts At Space Force Launch Bases

Jan 07, 2022
The Space Force’s two launch ranges have a shortage of spare parts for critical systems, which could impact future launches as the service projects a vast increase in missions, a new Pentagon report says.
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NASA’s Vande Hei On Track For New U.S. Spaceflight Record

Jan 07, 2022
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei’s trek toward a new U.S. record for human spaceflight marches on.
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Caribbean First Stop For Netherlands’ Reapers

Jan 06, 2022
The Netherlands is sending its new MQ-9 Reaper medium-altitude, long-endurance platforms to the Caribbean as part of a shakedown and evaluation of the new aircraft.

Funding & Policy

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FAA Grants Drone Flight Expansion In New York State

Jan 07, 2022
The operator of an FAA-designated test site for unmanned aircraft systems said the agency has authorized it to fly drones beyond an operator’s vision within a 50-mi. airspace corridor in New York State.

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