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Space Debris Risk Rises Due To “Mega-Constellations”
30 March 2018
The Financial Times reports that the risk posed by space debris is increasing as companies plan to launch record numbers of satellites in coming years. More Info (Financial Times)
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AeroVironment Hardens Puma 3 UAV Against “Harsh And Demanding” RF Environments
30 March 2018
Airforce Technology reported that AeroVironment has upgraded its Puma 3 “all-environment” UAV to be “operational in more challenging radio frequency (RF) environments.” The upgraded version supports the effective operation of the UAV’s “i45 electro-optical / infrared (EO / IR) sensor suite with signals intelligence (SIGINT) payloads in harsh and demanding environments.” The UAV also received “security
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South Korea Takes Delivery Of First Of 40 F-35s
29 March 2018
Aviation Today reports that the first F-35 Lightning II fighter produced for South Korea’s order of 40 fighters “was unveiled Wednesday morning at a joint ceremony between manufacturer Lockheed Martin, the Korean Air Force and the US government.” South Korea is the ninth country to take possession of the F-35. The jet will be delivered to
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Magnus: ISS Needs To Remain A Research Platform
28 March 2018
Public Radio International reported on the possible privatization of the ISS due to the fact that President Donald Trump has “hinted at the possibility of the US ending its part in the funding of the ISS by 2025.” Former NASA astronaut and AIAA Executive Director Emeritus Sandra Magnus is quoted, and “says it is important to