Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Apr. 13

Virgin Orbit Completes LauncherOne ‘Capstone’ Rehearsal

Credit: Virgin OrbitRocket company Virgin Orbit completed a major dress rehearsal of its LauncherOne vehicle launch system on April 12, marking the final test of the five-year development program and clearing the way for the first demonstration launch.

Ford Certifies Pilots For Carrier Ops

U.S. NavyUSS Gerald R. Ford.

Third-Stage Engine Nonignition Causes Long March 3B Failure

Credit: XinhuaNonignition of a third-stage engine caused the failure of a mission by a Calt Long March 3B rocket on March 9, according to a part owner of the Indonesian customer that lost its satellite.
NASAISS

Test Sites Named For Drone Traffic Management Demos

Credit: NASAUnmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites in New York and Virginia will participate in the second phase of a UAS Traffic Management pilot program, the FAA announced on April 10.

Mars Helicopter Attached To Rover For Launch

Credit: NASA JPLA small helicopter flying as a technology demonstration with NASA’s Mars 2020 mission has been attached to the Perseverance rover in preparation for launch this summer.

ISS National Lab reforms, Ford certifies pilots for carrier ops, Mars helicopter attached to Rover for launch and more. A roundup of Aerospace, space and defense news powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense Report. 

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