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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 10, 2025

VOL. 292 NO. 8 April 10, 2025
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Apr 10, 2025
AAR forms joint venture for E-6B training... FISICA acquires SPACE VECTOR CORPORATION... BASCOM HUNTER acquires CANDENT TECHNOLOGIES...

Funding & Policy

NASA Administrator-nominee Jared Isaacman
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NASA Administrator Nominee Backs Moon And Mars Objectives

Apr 09, 2025
Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to be NASA administrator, has stressed the importance of returning to the Moon with human explorers ahead of China.
VC-25B
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White House Order Sets Lower Threshold For Defense Cancellations

Apr 09, 2025
A new executive order calls for scrutinizing or canceling any major acquisition program that is either 15% behind schedule or 15% over budget, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on April 9.
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman
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U.S. Space Force Honing Processes For International Collaboration

Apr 09, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is readying a new international partner strategy amid a concerted push to better integrate its processes and operations with its allies.
Space undocking
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Debrief: U.S. Space Force On-Orbit Maneuvering Demos on Tap

Apr 09, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is using many terms to describe a mission area where satellites can move in space and continue operating even under duress in a conflict.
Vandenberg Launch Complex 3
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SpaceX Gets Lion’s Share Of First NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 Missions

Apr 08, 2025
SpaceX is taking the lion’s share of the first missions assigned under the U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contract.

Programs

Space Development Agency satellite concept.
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Air Force, Viasat Reach Tentative SDA Bid Protest Resolution

Apr 09, 2025
The U.S. Air Force and Viasat have reached a tentative resolution in a months-long lawsuit concerning a SDA-related contract award, court documents show.
Algerian Sukhoi Su-35
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Algeria Taking Delivery Of Canceled Egyptian Sukhoi Su-35s

Apr 09, 2025
Satellite imagery appears to confirm Algeria has become the latest customer for the Sukhoi Su-35, potentially taking delivery of those built for Egypt.
Firefly Aerospace's Elytra spacecraft
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DIU Taps Firefly For Space Maneuvering Demonstration

Apr 07, 2025
The Defense Innovation Unit is partnering with Firefly Aerospace to use its Elytra spacecraft for a responsive on-orbit mission due to launch in 2027.
Hydroplane hydrogen-electric Piper Cherokee
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Hydroplane Working With Enstrom On Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion

Apr 08, 2025
Hydroplane is working with Enstrom Helicopter and uncrewed cargo aircraft developer Sabrewing Aircraft to incorporate hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Unmanned Aerospace cargo gyroplane
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Unmanned Aerospace Advances Hydrogen-Electric Cargo Aircraft

Apr 08, 2025
Unmanned Aerospace is preparing to begin pilot production of a hydrogen-electric uncrewed cargo gyroplane.

Operations

Malloy T-150 UAS
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UK Carrier Strike Group To Embark Malloy Heavy-Lift Quadcopters

Apr 08, 2025
The UK Royal Navy’s next Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will make use of Malloy heavy-lift drones for ship-to-ship transfers of supplies.
U.S. and France shared space maneuvers
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U.S., France Jointly Demonstrate Rendezvous And Proximity Ops

Apr 08, 2025
The U.S. and French militaries recently conducted a “first-ever” bilateral rendezvous and proximity operation in space, says the U.S. Space Command’s commander.