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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 15, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 28 July 15, 2019

Apollo 11 at 50 | Next Steps

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50 Years After Moon Landing, Apollo Tailwinds Dying Out

Jul 11, 2019
Global space industry never stronger, but deep-space human travel still out of reach.
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A Map Of Lunar Spacecraft

Jul 12, 2019
Here is a look at the more than 105 robotic spacecraft that have been launched to explore the Moon as well as future planned missions.
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Sending Astronauts Back Into Deep Space Begins With Retooling ISS

Jul 10, 2019
NASA issues price list and guidelines for station services in hopes of luring new businesses.
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NASA Says No Moon Landing Without Orion And SLS

Jul 12, 2019
Repurposed, over budget Orion capsule, SLS rocket underpin Trump administration revamped Moon plan.
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Apollo Contractors Are Gone But Not Forgotten

Jul 08, 2019
A lot has changed in the U.S. space industry since the Apollo program 50 years ago, but not everything has.
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How Many Times The World Has Sent Humans To Space

Jul 11, 2019
A look at the rockets that have taken people above the atmosphere and the space stations that have housed them in orbit.
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China Prepares For A Lunar Base

Jul 08, 2019
A fourth phase has been added to the China Lunar Exploration Program, to survey polar sites for a 2030s research station.
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Russia Is Still Inching Toward The Moon

Jul 09, 2019
Since the mid-2000s, the Kremlin has rekindled the Soviet-era idea of putting humans on the lunar surface—a goal that is still beyond reach.

First Take

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First Take (July 15, 2019)

Jul 12, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Apollo 11 AT 50 | Next Steps Interview

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An Interview With Apollo 11’s Michael Collins

Jul 11, 2019
Post-Apollo ‘technical consolidation’ is still underway, but Mars looms as the next goal, says Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins.
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NASA Chief: ‘We Have To Think Differently’

Jul 09, 2019
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine discusses how the U.S. can reach the Moon and Mars and the need for a more international mindset when it comes to environmental concerns.

Apollo 11 at 50 | Apollo Astronauts

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Apollo Astronauts: Then and Now

Jul 12, 2019
A look at what the astronauts did before, during and after the Apollo program.

Apollo 11 at 50 | Rising Stars

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The Next Generation Reflects On The Meaning Of Apollo

Jul 12, 2019
Too young to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the Moon, a new generation of engineers and scientists is nonetheless inspired by the Apollo program.

Apollo 11 At 50 | Viewpoint

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Opinion: Preparing Humanity For Life Among The Stars

Jul 12, 2019
Do we have the vision, technology and tenacity to build commercial operations to use natural resources in the neighborhood beyond our planet?
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Opinion: Earning The U.S. A Place In History

Jul 08, 2019
The U.S. needs to unite around space exploration to achieve a goal worthy of being compared to the Apollo mission.
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How Apollo Continues To Shape the Future

Jul 10, 2019
Engineers inspired by Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk are devising ways to help humans survive in the future.
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Engineering Apollo: Lessons From The Lunar Landing Program

Jul 12, 2019
Here is a look at the ingenuity and elegance in designing the systems and subsystems that enabled the U.S. to reach the Moon.
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Opinion: Why Space Exploration Is Worth the Effort

Jul 09, 2019
Leaders such as President John F. Kennedy inspire by pointing out that humans push for exploration not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”

GE Aviation at 100

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GE Aviation At 100: Milestone Engines And People

Jul 11, 2019
Over the past 100 years, GE Aviation has grown into a global leader in aerospace propulsion.

Urban Air Mobility

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Europe Sets High Safety Bar For UAM With eVTOL Certification Rules

Jul 10, 2019
Industry welcomes Europe’s special condition for certification of eVTOL aircraft, but more steps lie ahead.

Defense

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Combat Search-And-Rescue Faces Radical Changes

Jul 10, 2019
Electric-powered air taxis and a cargo delivery technique invented by a missionary could change the personnel recovery mission in combat zones.
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British Lawmakers Call For Broader Military Aerospace Vision

Jul 08, 2019
Can Britain justify developing a new-generation trainer to go with the Tempest?
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The Week In Defense, July 11-18, 2019

Jul 11, 2019
Air Force scraps for missile-warning satellite funding; Fire Scout begins operations; Philippines to get Black Hawks in 2020; Germans use A400M for refueling.

Commercial Aviation

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Latest 737 MAX Issue Seen Delaying Future-Year Production Increases

Jul 08, 2019
Many experts now believe Boeing may not raise its monthly 737 production rate to 52 new aircraft until next summer and it might put off Rate 57 until late 2020.
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Europe’s Airlines May Face Unwanted MAX Capacity Influx Next Year

Jul 10, 2019
Some airlines may try to use the Boeing 737 MAX grounding to cancel orders because circumstances changed unrelated to the aircraft itself.
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Mitsubishi Sees Path For M100 Success

Jul 11, 2019
Mitsubishi is revamping its smallest regional jet. Design changes focus on weight reduction, capacity increase.
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Will Ryanair’s Structure Shift Pay Dividends?

Jul 09, 2019
Ryanair is transitioning to an ‘IAG-style’ group structure. Will that help the LCC expand while keeping a lid on costs?

Technology

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The Week In Technology, July 8-12, 2019

Jul 08, 2019
Contrails and climate; Zunum’s funding issues; Gyroplane production deal ; Fan-in-wing eVTOL; Hybrid forging and printing.

Editorial

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Opinion: What Apollo’s Legacy Portends For The Future

Jul 09, 2019
For those watching NASA and private industry wrestle with plans to revisit the Moon, the questions remain: Can we do it again, and why haven’t we?

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 15, 2019)

Jul 12, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.