Taiwan will have an optical satellite with a 2-meter resolution in orbit next year. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry FORMOSAT-5 into space.
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Lockheed Martin, Raytheon to develop Multi-Object Kill Vehicle
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded two contracts to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin for both companies to start research on the Multi-Object Kill Vehicle.
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India’s former President who lead missile program has passed away
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on Jul. 27 while delivering a lecture. Before he became President, he had lead the country’s missile program.
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Russia to proceed with Dnepr rocket launches without Ukraine
Russia plans to proceed with launches of the Dnepr rocket even though Ukraine is no longer a participant of the program.
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