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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 10, 2024

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In Brief

Programs

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NASA Delays Crewed Artemis Moon Missions

Jan 09, 2024
NASA is delaying its initial human lunar Artemis program missions, Artemis II and III, due to technical challenges related to crew safety.
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USAF Solicitation Outlines Planned LRSO B-52 Integration

Jan 09, 2024
The U.S. Air Force is looking for a company able to integrate the upcoming nuclear Long-Range Stand Off cruise missile on the B-52.
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Boeing Falls Short Of 2023 KC-46 Delivery Goal To USAF

Jan 09, 2024
Boeing fell short of its KC-46 tanker delivery target to the U.S. Air Force in 2023 following two separate delivery pauses.
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Rocket Lab To Build 18 ‘Transport’ Comm Sats For SDA

Jan 09, 2024
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $489 million contract to design, build and operate 18 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta Data Transport Satellites for the SDA.

Funding & Policy

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White House, DOD Order Reviews As Details Emerge On Austin’s Condition

Jan 09, 2024
The White House and the DOD have ordered separate reviews following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to not immediately disclose his hospitalization.

Technology

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Europe’s Space Industry Eyes Higher-Thrust Launcher Engines

Jan 09, 2024
Future European launchers will need engines in the 2,000-2,500 kn thrust range and preliminary studies have started.

Operations

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Astrobotic Preparing For Early End To Peregrine Mission

Jan 09, 2024
A propulsion system leak aboard the privately operated Peregrine spacecraft will preclude a planned landing on the Moon.
China
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China Appears To Ramp Up Balloon Operations Over Taiwan

Jan 09, 2024
China appears to be changing its aerial operations tactics around the Taiwanese air defense identification zone, ramping up its sending of balloons.

Air Forces In Focus