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Boeing to develop the new SBSS satellite system

St. Louis, USA - It will be able to track objects moving in space

Boeing has achieved the sign of a contract regarding the designing of an important space and defence programme which could open the foundation of a new step in the evolution of aerospace technology. The so called Space-Based Surveillance System (SBSS) - as destinated to US Air Force and based on a satellite which could be launched into orbit in 2007 - will be able to track objects moving in space such...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 61020
Rome, Italy, 03/31/2004 14:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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