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August 12, 2015

Airborne 08.12.15: Banner Plane Down, 900th T-6, Airline With A Heart

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The pilot of a banner towing plane was fatally injured in California Sunday after making multiple attempts to pick up a banner at Compton-Woodley Airport. Media reports suggest that the banner the pilot was trying to pick up was an ad for Budweiser Light Beer. A witness is reported to have said that the plane made seven attempts to hook the banner. While the seventh attempt was successful, the plane suddenly nose-dived into the ground. A post-impact fire ensued. Beechcraft Defense Company has delivered its 900th Beechcraft T-6 military training aircraft. The milestone aircraft was delivered to the United Sta

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NASA Opens New CubeSat Opportunities For Low-Cost Space Exploration

Proposals Due By November 24

Space enthusiasts have an opportunity to contribute to NASA’s exploration goals through the next round of the agency’s CubeSat Launch Initiative. Applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 4:30 p.m. EST, Nov. 24.

Orbital ATK Completes Critical Design Review For Powerful Solid Rocket Motor Designed For Astronaut Safety

Orbital ATK successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) with Lockheed Martin and NASA for the Orion launch abort motor Aug. 6. The abort motor is a major part of the Orion Launch Abort System (LAS), which will help ensure the safety of astronauts who launch on missions to explore deep space aboard NASA’s new, heavy-lift Space Launch System (SLS).