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July 29, 2016

US Launches Atlas V Rocket With Spy Satellite - United Launch Alliance
Washington DC (Sputnik) Jul 29, 2016
The United States on Thursday successfully launched Atlas V rocket with NROL-61 spy satellite from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United Launch Alliance (ULA) said. According to the translation aired by the ULA, the rocket was launched at 8:37 local time (12:37 GMT). The satellite is put into orbit on behalf of the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). ULA is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing, formed in 2006 to provide spacecraft launch services to ... read more

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				China, Russia to hold joint exercises in S China Sea: Beijing China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises in the South China Sea in September, Beijing's defence ministry said Thursday, after an international tribunal invalidated the Asian giant's extensive claims in the area. ... more		Companies partner for U.K. pilot training contract Textron AirLand's Scorpion jet will be offered to Britain's Ministry of Defense for its upcoming Air Support to Defense Operational Training program. ... more

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