NASA Decides to Move Shuttle Atlantis Off Launch Pad
Posted on: Tue Aug 29th, 2006 | NASA

NASA has decided to roll the Space Shuttle Atlantis off its launch pad and back inside the protection of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The roll back is targeted to start at approximately 10:05 a.m. EDT Tuesday.

Northrop Introduces Plans for New 4th Gen Version of LITENING AT Pod
Posted on: Tue Aug 29th, 2006 | Northrop Grumman

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 29, 2006 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled plans for new fourth generation enhancements to its LITENING AT precision targeting and sensor system currently deployed with the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, U.S. Air National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air ...

F-35 JSF engine runs start this week to meet October first flight
Posted on: Tue Aug 29th, 2006 | Flight Global

Lockheed Martin will begin engine runs on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. this week as it strives to meet its 31 October target for first flight, while also fighting budget cuts that would delay production and drive up costs, writes Graham Warwick.