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May 15, 2012
Refurbishment on Grand Scale for Iconic VAB
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) May 16, 2012
The Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has been a landmark to the technological advancements of sending men to the moon and astronauts into space for more than 45 years. But the VAB, as it is best known, is due for major renovations to continue processing launch vehicles and support the subsequent launching of a new generation of astronauts into orbit and deeper into space than ever before. "This is home improvement, VAB style," said Jose Lopez, who is managing the ... read more

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ULA Launches Advanced Extremely High Frequency-2 Satellite to Orbit for the U.S. Air Force
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Advanced Extremely High Frequency-2 (AEHF-2) satellite for the United States Air Force lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 here at 2:42 ... more
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United Launch Alliance Urges IAM Members to Vote in Favor of New Contract
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The first attempt by a private company to send a cargo-loaded spacecraft to the International Space Station was delayed again on Wednesday and a new launch date remains uncertain, SpaceX said. ... more
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SpaceX aims for May 7 launch to ISS
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Lockheed Martin Names New Leader for Commercial Launch Services Business
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