Boeing ships sixth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite for launch

Boeing is progressing with the expansion of the U.S Defense Department's highest capacity communications satellite constellation, recently shipping its sixth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite

Boeing selected to build ViaSat-2 satellite

Boeing has a new satellite customer under a contract to design and deliver one Boeing 702HP high-power spacecraft to ViaSat Inc. in 2016.

Northrop Grumman proves concept for new B-2 satellite communication system

Northrop Grumman photograph April 18, Northrop Grumman completed a ground demonstration of a communication system that would allow the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber to operate with the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite network. A new Northrop Grumman-developed active electronically scanned array antenna, shown in the photo, was the technological centerpiece of the demo….

Fourth Boeing GPS IIF satellite joins constellation on orbit

With the May 125 launch of the fourth GPS IIF satellite, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force continue modernizing the Global Positioning System that millions of people worldwide rely on as a navigation and timing resource.

Northrop Grumman completes lunar lander study for Golden Spike Company

Northrop Grumman image This figure shows a preliminary sketch of the minimalist ascent pod with surface habitat concept packaged in a five-meter diameter payload fairing. The pressurized compartments and propellant tanks easily fit in the available space. Ascent thrusters are mounted on outriggers that are folded up to fit in the payload fairing and the…

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Air Force successfully completes important milestones for AEHF satellite

Posted May 25, 2012

Following the flawless launch of the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite May 4, by the 45th Space Wing at Patrick AFB, Fla., the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully completed the Liquid Apogee Engine phase of orbit raising May 14. During this phase, the LAE and satellite propulsion subsystem performed as expected, and…

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Imaging data needs drive $17 billion remote sensing satellite market

Posted May 25, 2012

In a new study, “The Market for Civil & Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites,” Forecast International projects that the worldwide civil and commercial remote sensing satellite market will be worth $17 billion over the 2012-2021 timeframe. Over that period, some 108 remote sensing satellites will be produced. Demand for remote sensing satellite data continues to increase….

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Knowing common hiring authorities critical in filling civilian positions

Posted May 25, 2012

As the Air Force continues to reform its hiring processes, hiring managers can make better, timelier decisions when they understand which hiring authorities they should use when recruiting new employees. Hiring appointment authorities provide managers with the legal means to hire employees via a new appointment, transfer or reinstatement. Ensuring managers understand the most frequently…

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Lockheed Martin orbits 100th, 101st commercial geo satellites with successful launch

Posted May 25, 2012

The 100th and 101st Lockheed Martin commercial geostationary communication satellites have been successfully placed in orbit ...

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SMC commander named AIAA fellow

Posted May 25, 2012

Space and Missile Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski receives a certificate from American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics President Brian Dailey inducting the general as a...

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Briefs May 25, 2012

Posted May 25, 2012

Breakfast On The Run The Tierra Vista staff will be serving breakfast May 25 starting at 6:30 a.m. Â Look for them at the entrance and exit areas of Pacific Crest, Pacific Heights and fort MacArthur. Office closure The Tierra Vista Community Management Office will be closed May 28 for Memorial Day and will resume…

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Events May 25, 2012

Posted May 25, 2012

May 11 – Lecture: The Quest for Other Worlds Like Earth, Pasadena, Calif. www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/lectures_archive.cfm?year=2012&month=5 May 11 – Lecture: Compositional Diversity of the Moon’s Primary Crust from Integrated Diviner and M3 Analysis, Houston, Texas www.lpi.usra.edu/lpi/seminars/#1901 May 11 – Lecture: Megamasers, Magnetic Fields, and Dense Gas in Starburst Galaxies, Los Altos Hills, Calif. www.pastro.org/dnn/Home.aspx May 13-19 -…

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2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soon

Posted May 11, 2012

Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard, appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund civilians have an opportunity to voice their concerns to leadership during the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey, which kicks off May 14 and runs through June 22. The chief of staff of the Air Force-directed survey enables Air Force personnel to provide feedback to…

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Air Force refocuses pollution, waste efforts

Posted May 11, 2012

Air Force leaders recently refocused their pollution prevention and waste elimination efforts with a new policy aimed at gaining efficiencies. A policy memo co-signed April 27 by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff...

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Northrop Grumman demonstrates compact, rugged solid-state laser for military applications

Posted May 11, 2012

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. â€“ Northrop Grumman has test fired the first product in its next-generation FIRESTRIKEâ„¢ family of high-energy...

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This image shows a cutting-edge solar-electric propulsion thruster in development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., that uses xenon ions for propulsion. An earlier version of this solar-electric propulsion engine has been flying on NASA's Dawn mission to the asteroid belt. This engine is being considered as part of the Asteroid Initiative, a proposal to robotically capture a small near-Earth asteroid and redirect it safely to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system where astronauts can visit and explore it. This image was taken through a porthole in a vacuum chamber at JPL where the ion engine is being tested. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Boeing ships sixth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite for launch

Boeing selected to build ViaSat-2 satellite

Northrop Grumman proves concept for new B-2 satellite communication system

Fourth Boeing GPS IIF satellite joins constellation on orbit

Northrop Grumman completes lunar lander study for Golden Spike Company

Air Force successfully completes important milestones for AEHF satellite

Imaging data needs drive $17 billion remote sensing satellite market

Knowing common hiring authorities critical in filling civilian positions

Lockheed Martin orbits 100th, 101st commercial geo satellites with successful launch

SMC commander named AIAA fellow

Briefs May 25, 2012

Events May 25, 2012

2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soon

Air Force refocuses pollution, waste efforts

Northrop Grumman demonstrates compact, rugged solid-state laser for military applications

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