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July 02, 2009

ANN Special Feature: Frank Porter, HKS 700T Engine - 07.02.09

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Frank Porter, CEO of Air Parts Sales Unlimited, to get details on the upcoming first deliveries of an engine experimenters have been anxiously awaiting -- the 80-horsepo

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Boeing Team to Develop Spacecraft Power System for DARPA

Will Push Self-Deployed Spacecraft From Low To High Orbit And Beyond

Boeing has received a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for work on Phase 2 of the Fast Access Spacecraft Testbed (FAST) program. FAST will form the foundation for future self-deployed, high-mobility spacecraft to perform ultra-high-power communications, space radar, satellite transfer and servicing missions.

Mark Our Words... The Private Spaceflight Revolution Will Be Won by Companies Like XCOR

I have a number of heroes in the aviation and aerospace business... some of whom I've written about quite a bit and a few that I need to write much more about. Near the top of the list of XCOR Aerospace's Jeff Greason and the oh-so-talented team that supports this uncommon man with a dream AND the chutzpah to make it happen.

Endeavour Clears Hurdle For July 11 Launch

A test fueling of space shuttle Endeavour's external tank revealed no gaseous hydrogen leaks, verifying recent repairs were successful, NASA managers confirmed during a Wednesday afternoon news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Space Station Can Be Seen As It Orbits On Independence Day

As America celebrates its 233rd birthday this holiday weekend, there will be an extra light in the sky along with the fireworks. Across the country, Americans will be treated to spectacular views of the International Space Station as it orbits 220 miles above Earth.