Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

Lockheed Martin gets contract for the "Space Fence" project

Moorestown, USA - To track and report space debris in orbit

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Lockheed Martin a $30 million contract to begin concept development for "Space Fence", a system of land-based S-Band radars and supporting operations centers that will detect and report on objects and debris orbiting the Earth. Under the contract, a Lockheed Martin-led industry team will perform prototyping, design, trade studies and analysis of potential system...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106517
Rome, Italy, 06/29/2009 15:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

AerospaceAriane 6 (2): Europe's new rocket powers into space

The next one is planned for launch this year on its first commercial flight

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (+4 20:00 time BST, +5 21:00 time CEST).It is the latest in Europe's... more

AerospaceAvio: Ariane 6 maiden flight

Placing into orbit multiple payloads

The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed its maiden flight from the French Guiana Space Centre, placing into orbit multiple payloads. Avio is partner of the Ariane 6 program providing the solid... more

AerospaceAirbus awarded German Armed Forces prime contract for military communications satellite system

Its value amounts to €2.1 billion

Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground s... more