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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, December 18, 2024

VOL. 290 NO. 55 December 18, 2024
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Operations

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U.S. Tries To Calm Hysteria Over Drones; DOD Focuses On Protection

Dec 17, 2024
The FBI has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings over the past few weeks, with about 100 leads generated.
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Winds Foil Second Stratolaunch Hypersonic Retest Attempt

Dec 17, 2024
The planned test of the second Talon TA-2 flight was scrubbed because winds at the planned recovery site at Vandenberg Space Force Base were out of limits.
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U.S. Space Force Launches Seventh GPS Sat, Last NRO Mission Of 2024

Dec 17, 2024
The spacecraft was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 7:52 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.
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Firefly Lunar Lander Arrives At Kennedy Space Center

Dec 17, 2024
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander is due to launch mid-January onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and attempt a soft landing on the Moon about 60 days later.
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SpaceX Cargo Dragon Capsule Splashes Down Off Florida Coast

Dec 17, 2024
The return ended a nearly eight-week roundtrip to the seven-person International Space Station.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Watchkeeper UAS 'No Longer Fit' For Operations, UK Defense Officials Say

Dec 17, 2024
The British Army decided to withdraw its Thales Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) because they are “no longer fit for operational purpose."
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AFWERX Says Agility Prime eVTOLs Lack Range, Shifts To Hybrid

Dec 16, 2024
AFWERX does not have any specific requirements, a program of record, or impending contracts for hybrid eVTOLs.
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Europe Targets Risk Reduction Contracts For IRIS²

Dec 17, 2024
European officials plan to move quickly to put on contract risk reduction efforts for the IRIS² satellite communications program to mature critical tech.

Business

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Eutelsat Awards Airbus 100-Satellite OneWeb Contract

Dec 17, 2024
The European satellite operator on Dec. 17 said Airbus is due to start delivering the satellites in late 2026.
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Europe Defense Sales Boost Prompts Embraer To Open Regional Office

Dec 17, 2024
The company says the opening of the Embraer Defense Europe office demonstrates its increased commitment to European defense and security activities.
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T-Mobile To Beta Test Starlink Cellular Service In Early 2025

Dec 17, 2024
The cellular service provider has opened registration to potential beta testers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Technology

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KAI Opens Facility For AAM, Helicopter Tests

Dec 17, 2024
KRW40 billion ($27.8 million) was invested in the facility and the designing of the center in 2022.

Funding & Policy

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South Korea Approves F-15K Upgrade, Air-To-Air Missile Development

Dec 17, 2024
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved an F-15K upgrade plan in the midst of political turmoil.