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Conference Wire: Navy Eyes Greater Space Capabilities
The final day of the 2021 Space Symposium saw Navy officials talk—just a bit—about their plans.
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Qatar Helping US Fly Afghanistan Evacuees to Germany
The planes are not part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet activation, but are flying similar routes.
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Conference Wire: More Stuff in Space
The 2021 Space Symposium rolls on with a big jump in low-Earth-orbit objects and some early birthday cake.
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Conference Wire: US Space Command Hits a Milestone
Day 2 of the 2021 Space Symposium saw a slew of announcements about the Pentagon's still-reorganizing space community.
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Conference Wire: The Space Symposium Must Go On
In this edition of Conference Wire, a preview of the conference's top agenda items.
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Defense Secretary Orders US Airlines to Help With Evacuation
It's only the third time in history that the U.S. airlines have been mobilized by the military.
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Private Equity Firm Acquires Geost, Whose Sensors Protect Satellites
It’s a play to capitalize on massive satellite orders from the Pentagon.
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As Delta Variant Spreads, Trade Shows Impose Mask Mandates
The Association for the U.S. Army said it will not limit attendance unless required by the local government.
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US Air Force, Venture Firms Make $60 Million Bet on Hypersonic Aircraft Startup
The deal calls for Georgia-based Hermeus to accelerate development of reusable test aircraft.
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New Marine One Expected to Start Flying President Biden Soon
The White House and the Marine Corps are developing commissioning plans.
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Sea-Air-Space Conference Wire: CNO Slams Defense Manufacturers
The Chief of Naval Operations doesn't hold back on Day 2 of the Navy's League's biggest annual event.
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Conference Wire: Sea-Air-Space Opens, No Masks Required
The Navy League's sprawling event was the first big trade show canceled by COVID. Now it returns amid a new coronavirus spike.
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Defense Companies Not Weighing Vaccine Mandates, Yet
There have been some informal discussions about requiring the shot.
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