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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 12, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 10 April 12, 2024
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Apr 11, 2024
NASA’s DC-8 retires... SPACE ISAC ties up with CNES... FLIGHTSAFETY gets KC-46 training system award...

Funding & Policy

The Space Force launches a National Reconnaissance Office payload in September 2022.
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USSF Official: Intel-Military Space ISR Debate Is Necessary

Apr 11, 2024
The Space Force is moving more into the mission, which it is calling tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking.
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U.S., Japan Expand Human Lunar Exploration Plans

Apr 11, 2024
New agreements between the U.S. and Japan are set to expand cooperation in the future human exploration of the Moon.
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Space Development Agency, Norway Agree On Link 16 Tests, New Antenna

Apr 11, 2024
The first agreement focuses on a large radio frequency antenna in Norway’s northern territory.

Programs

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Rocket Lab Selected For Victus Nox Follow-On Mission

Apr 11, 2024
Rocket Lab and its partner, True Anomaly, will conduct rendezvous and proximity operations as part of the demonstration.
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Embraer, Brazilian Military Broaden MPA Studies To C-390 Variant

Apr 11, 2024
Embraer confirmed studies of a maritime patrol E190-E2 variant in November, showing a version carrying Exocet or Mansup anti-ship missiles on belly stations.
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SDA Adds Transport Links To New Hybrid Satcom Terminals

Apr 11, 2024
There are individual hybrid satcom terminal programs underway across each of the services.
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Astranis Unveils Larger, ‘Omega’ GEO Communications Satellite

Apr 11, 2024
The company plans to start launching the spacecraft for customers in 2026, with a prototype of the satellite to launch in 2025.

Business

John Slattery, GE
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John Slattery To Leave GE Aerospace In June

Apr 11, 2024
After the formation of GE Aerospace on April 2, CCO John Slattery—once CEO of GE Aviation—will leave the standalone public company in June.
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Consultancy Sees Space Industry Growing To $1.8 Trillion

Apr 09, 2024
Lower launch costs—driven by SpaceX’s partially reusable Falcon 9—are driving down the cost of building, launching and operating satellites in space.

Operations

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NASA Details Osiris-Rex Success With Sample Treasure Trove

Apr 11, 2024
In all, the spacecraft delivered 121.6 grams of material from Bennu.
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Angara’s Debut From Vostochny Expands Russia’s Launch Capabilities

Apr 11, 2024
Initially scheduled for April 9, the mission was postponed twice.
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Axiom Space Welcomes Retired Japanese Astronaut Koichi Wakata

Apr 08, 2024
Wakata has logged 505 days in space over five missions on the NASA space shuttle, Russian Soyuz, SpaceX Crew Dragon and International Space Station.

Technology

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Astrobotic To Launch German Lunar Regolith Processing Demonstration

Apr 09, 2024
The effort is based on the prospect that lunar resources can be mined and processed into construction materials at a lower cost than launching them from Earth.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: More Helo Opportunities On The Horizon As Greek Defense Recap Continues

Apr 11, 2024
Looming rotary-wing retirements across the Hellenic armed forces have attracted significant investment under the country’s defense recapitalization.