Designation At Cecil Airport Means Opportunities For Space
Tourism, Other Activities
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) announced
Monday that it received support from the State of Florida in
its efforts to transform Cecil Airport into a 21st century
commercial spaceport when Space Florida officially designated Cecil
as a "Space Territory" on June 9.
J-2X Rocket Engine Will Be Subjected To 10 Test Firings At
NASA's Stennis Space Center
NASA's new J-2X rocket engine, which could power the upper stage
of the nation's future heavy-lift launch vehicle, is ready for its
first round of testing.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, which is a major business
area of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, announced employment
reductions Tuesday that are designed to "address affordability and
improve its competitive posture."
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