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Court Allows NASA To Proceed With Commercial Crew Contract Performance

Monday, October 27th, 2014

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A federal judge ruled Oct. 21 that NASA may proceed with the performance of its Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract awards to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Boeing [BA] while a government watchdog considers a bid protest by Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC). U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Marian Blank Horn’s verbal decision, confirmed by NASA spokeswoman Stephanie Martin, is a setback for SNC, which wanted work stopped while its bid protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO)…

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]