Boeing has received a $148-million

Staff February 27, 2006
Boeing has received a $148-million U.S. Air Force contract to start work on the fourth Wideband Gapfiller satellite. The money also covers engineering activities to avoid parts obsolescence. The Boeing 702-based spacecraft is slated for launch in 2007.

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