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May 07, 2014

Space Launch System Structural Test Stands to be Built at Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL (SPX) May 08, 2014
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will have the largest cryogenic fuel tanks ever used on a rocket. Stands to test the tanks and other hardware to ensure that these huge structures can withstand the incredible stresses of launch will be built at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA is contracting for the construction of the test stands through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has awarded a $45.3 million contract to Brasfield and Gorrie of Birmingham, Alabama. ... read more

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NASA, NSBRI Select 26 Proposals to Support Crew Health on Deep Space Missions NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) will fund 26 proposals to help investigate questions about astronaut health and performance on future ... more		NASA Achieves Key Milestone Leading to RS-25 Engine Testing NASA engineers at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Miss., achieved a major milestone May 1 as they prepare to test RS-25 rocket engines that will help power the new Space Launch System (SLS) ... more		US sanctions against Russia had no effect on International Launch Services US sanctions against Russia imposed over the situation around Ukraine have so far not affected the plans of International Launch Services (ILS), a US-Russian joint venture making commercial launches ... more
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US sanctions against Russia had no effect on International Launch Services

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Elon Musk halts deal between USAF and Russian rocket-makers

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Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets for Jordan

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