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U.S. industry touts ‘drone’ promise as public debate flares
Public backlash against deadly overseas drone strikes may undermine promising uses of such technology for anything from disaster response to mail delivery, a top U.S. industry group said as it
U.S. Air Force eyes mixed approach for next weather satellite
The U.S. Air Force will likely opt for a mixed approach for a next-generation weather satellite that includes smaller spacecraft, according to top Air Force officials. The Air Force plans
Boeing says it will lay off 800 machinists this year
Boeing Co said on Friday it would lay off about 800 machinists this year as it reduces its workforce on its 747 and 787 airplane programs. The reductions are part
Rocket blasts off with new NASA communications satellite
An unmanned Atlas 5 rocket blasted off on Wednesday to put the first of a new generation of NASA communications satellites into orbit, where it will support the International Space
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Making Progress on Future of American Human Spaceflight
Through innovative partnerships with commercial rocket and spacecraft developers, NASA is making great strides to advance America’s next human space transportation systems. In 2010, President Barack Obama set the agency
U.S. pushes for more global cooperation in space
The United States wants more global cooperation in space including joint war games and combined operations with allies, and is pushing for data-sharing deals with France, Japan and other countries,
Boeing says new 737 winglet will save fuel
Boeing Co has designed a new winglet for its upcoming 737 MAX, a step the plane-maker says will provide greater fuel efficiency than originally promised for the upgrade of its
Boeing wins $3.48 billion U.S. missile contract
Boeing Co beat out Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the U.S. long-range missile shield, the Pentagon said on Friday. The U.S. Defense Department said