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Space

Air Force Expects September SBSS Launch

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Monday, August 16th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic The Air Force has implemented corrective actions associated with a Minotaur IV rocket software problem and now expects a September launch of the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) satellite, originally scheduled for July 8. Minotaur manufacturer Orbital [ORB] discovered an anomaly in May during preliminary testing for the Space Test Program S-26 mission, which would follow SBSS. The Air Force investigation that followed pointed to a problem with the common launch vehicle software. An assessment of impacts…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

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HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

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Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

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Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

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