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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 6, 2025

VOL. 291 NO. 25 February 06, 2025
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Feb 06, 2025
ASELSAN expands in Oman... KAMAN SPACE & DEFENSE announces IPO... THINKOM teams with BOEING for modem demo...

In Brief

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In Brief: New CEO For Saudi Arabia’s SAMI

Feb 06, 2025
News in brief.

Operations

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MV-22s Remain USMC 'Workhorse' Despite Groundings, Restrictions

Feb 05, 2025
Despite the stand down and restrictions, Marine leaders said the “workhorse” of its fleet was a key part of expeditionary options.
DCA airspace
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FAA Expands Restrictions Around DCA

Feb 05, 2025
The FAA has temporarily banned all mixed helicopter and fixed-wing flying along the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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UK RAF Typhoons Shot Down Three Iranian Drones, Documentary Reveals

Feb 05, 2025
Until now, the service has been tight-lipped about the role it played in defending Israel on April 14.
YR4 asteroid
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ESA Nudges Asteroid Collision Risk Higher

Feb 05, 2025
The European Space Agency says the risk of the 2024 YR4 asteroid crashing into Earth has gone up since an initial assessment it made late last month.

Programs

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ATMOS Space Cargo Sets Reentry Capsule Launch Plan

Feb 05, 2025
The Phoenix 1 capsule is set to be part of the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission due sometime after March.
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NASA, Industry Partner On VIPER Moon Rover Mission

Feb 04, 2025
NASA announced in July that it was suspending VIPER development due to schedule delays and cost concerns.
Iran's Qadr 380 launches from commercial trucks
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Iran Deploys New Long-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

Feb 05, 2025
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it has deployed a new long-range Qadr 380 anti-ship cruise missile.

Funding & Policy

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France’s Air Chief Urges Acceleration In Military Space Capabilities

Feb 05, 2025
The space patrol Yoda program has been devised for the protection of valuable assets.
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With Mars In Mind, Will Trump Put Moon On Back Burner?

Feb 05, 2025
The highlighting of Mars in a presidential inauguration speech–and an omission of any mention of lunar missions–has the space industry abuzz.
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U.S. Air Force Taps Acquisition Veteran As Acting SDA Director

Feb 05, 2025
Blauser, who currently serves as deputy director of the U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office, will oversee the space procurement office.

Technology

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UK Explores Engine Recycling For Raw Material Security

Feb 05, 2025
The aeroengine manufacturer has been using the metallics powder to print parts for the Orpheus small engine demonstration program.