SASC Chairman John McCain Urges Air Force Secretary to Address Russia’s Role in National Security Space Program “Contrary to the estimates you provided to me in private, I am left […]
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DoD Picks Two RD-180 Replacement Efforts
Air Force Awards Final Rocket Propulsion System Prototype OTAs, Space and Missile Systems Center “Today the Space and Missile Systems Center awarded the final Other Transaction Agreements for shared public-private […]
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McCain Calls B.S. on ULA Decision Not to Bid
Sen. McCain blasts Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture for dropping out of launch competition, Washington Post “In a statement last month, ULA said “it wants nothing more to compete,” but was […]
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ULA Passes on GPS Launch – SpaceX Wins By Default
Lockheed-Boeing venture says will not bid for US GPS satellite launch, Reuters “United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, on Monday said it would […]
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ULA's RD-180 Problems Mount
ULA needs relief on Russian engines before GPS launch bid -CEO, Reuters “United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, on Friday said it cannot bid in […]
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GAO Says USAF Needs Reality Check on EELV Planning
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle: The Air Force Needs to Adopt an Incremental Approach to Future Acquisition Planning to Enable Incorporation of Lessons Learned, GAO “The Air Force is at risk […]
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USAF Gives SpaceX Certification
USAF Space and Missiles System Center Certifies SpaceX for National Security Space Missions “Lieutenant General Samuel Greaves, Commander of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Air […]
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USAF Agrees With SpaceX: Modify ULA Contract
U.S. to modify launch capability deal for Lockheed-Boeing Venture, Reuters “The U.S. Air Force must modify its annual “launch capability” contract with United Launch Alliance, to level the playing field […]
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ULA and SpaceX Are Trash Talking Again
ULA ready to compete against Elon Musk’s space startup, CEO says, Washington Post “Still, [ULA Chief Executive Tory Bruno] also said that ULA is far more reliable in launching on […]
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USAF Blinks and SpaceX Wins EELV Concessions
United States and SpaceX Agree to Settlement, SpaceX “The Air Force and SpaceX have reached agreement on a path forward for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program that improves […]