The Pentagon has revealed five potential sites that could house the third ballistic missile defense interceptors.
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Category: Space
DigitalGlobe wants to sell higher-resolution satellite photos
DigitalGlobe has approached the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to relax rules on selling higher resolution satellite photos to non-U.S. government clients.
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Russia inspected GMD interceptors in California
Russian officials have been given access to inspect five Ground-based Midcourse Defense interceptors at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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Converted Russian ICBM boost South Korean SAR satellite into space
A converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has delivered a synthetic aperture radar-equipped South Korean observing satellite into orbit on Aug. 22.
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India may have tested upgraded Prithvi missile with help from Israel
What seems like a routine launch of a Prithvi-II missile on Aug. 12 may have in fact been a test of new guidance electronics.
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