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US Air Force could bypass JROC on the programme for space platforms

Washington, Usa - It's scheduled soon a reorganization of space missiles launches

In the optical to develop a smaller and faster-launch satellites arsenal, the US Air Force is considering the idea to bypass JROC, that is a panel of senior officials that reviews service equipment needs. As stated by the Chief of National Security Space Office, General James Armor, "In the future operationally responsive space assets there may not be JROC", because as "You’ve got less investments, w...

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Rome, Italy, 07/11/2006 17:40
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