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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 11, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 49 September 11, 2023
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Funding & Policy

SpaceX Starship
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FAA Closes Starship Accident Probe, Orders 63 Remediations

Sep 08, 2023
SpaceX has been ordered to implement 63 corrective actions to resume flight testing of its Starship Super Heavy launch system following a debut liftoff mishap.
CASC CH-4 Rainbow UAS
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China Bets Big On More Autonomous UAS

Sep 08, 2023
Authors of a new study see increasingly autonomous UAS as helping China limit the number of casualties it might face in a conflict and boost its industrial base.
Replicator UAS
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Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ Plan To Build On Existing UAS Programs

Sep 07, 2023
A major new Pentagon initiative to bring on thousands of cheap autonomous systems will not require new funding or authorities.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

Slovakia F-16 roll out at Lockheed Martin facility
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Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First Block 70 F-16 For Slovakia

Sep 07, 2023
Slovakia's first Lockheed Martin Block 70 F-16—a single-seater painted in an all-over gray scheme—is due to make its maiden flight in November 2023.
Long-range hypersonic weapon
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LRHW Faces Another Test Setback Ahead Of Fielding Deadline

Sep 07, 2023
The U.S. Army’s near-term plan to field an operational hypersonic missile faced a test setback when another launch was scrubbed.
Three woman astronauts in 1978
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First Women Astronauts Urge Future Generations To Reach For Stars

Sep 07, 2023
Three women astronaut candidates from 1978 observed the milestone and encouraged those from all backgrounds to follow their dreams.
Japanese SLIM lunar lander
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Japan Sends SLIM ‘Precision Lander’ To Moon

Sep 07, 2023
After three delays, Japan has placed its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon lunar lander into space, with the aim of validating its landing capabilities.

Technology

Sentinel-2
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Renewed Access To EU Horizon Technology Initiative Delights UK

Sep 07, 2023
The UK has rejoined the EU’s Horizon research and development initiative, much to the delight of the nation’s aerospace industry.
H2Fly hydrogen-electric aircraft
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H2Fly Operates World’s First Liquid-Hydrogen Electric Flights

Sep 07, 2023
Germany’s H2Fly has completed the first flights of a hydrogen-electric aircraft using cryogenic liquid-hydrogen storage.
Clean Aviation
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Europe’s Clean Aviation Adds Hybrid-Electric, Hydrogen Research Projects

Sep 07, 2023
The announcement adds to 20 projects awarded more than €700 million in funding in September 2022, following the first call for proposals.
Didion HP30
article

France Evaluating Sub-Launched UAS Flight Tests

Sep 07, 2023
France’s Defense Innovation Lab and the French Navy have recently been evaluating flight tests of a UAS prototype launched from a submarine.

Operations

Psyche spacecraft
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NASA On Track For Oct. 5 Launch Of Psyche Asteroid Mission

Sep 06, 2023
NASA says a $1.2 billion mission to learn more about the metal-rich asteroid Psyche is on track for launch on Oct. 5 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

Business

Matternet M2 delivery drone
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FAA OKs BVLOS Drone Deliveries By UPS Flight Forward

Sep 06, 2023
The FAA has authorized UPS Flight Forward to operate drones beyond visual light of sight for small package delivery.
Wing drone nest
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Wing Adds Drone Delivery For Walmart In Dallas

Sep 06, 2023
Walmart expects to add Wing to its growing drone delivery network, with plans to launch service at two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Volocopter VoloCity
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Volocopter, Bristow Partner To Launch Service In U.S., UK

Sep 07, 2023
Volocopter and the Bristow Group have partnered to launch aerial mobility services with a firm order for two VoloCity air taxis and options for up to 78 more.

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