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November 19, 2015

United Launch Alliance exits launch competition, leaving SpaceX
Washington (UPI) Nov 19, 2015
United Launch Alliance pulled out of the Department of Defense competition to send satellites into space, leaving SpaceX as the only competitor. Facing no competition, Elon Musk's SpaceX stands to receive its first contract with the Pentagon. The move also marks a historic turn as ULA, a Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture, has maintained a monopoly on national security space launches for a decade. ULA officials point to funds allocated under the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act as reas ... read more

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Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine

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Asian appetite for luxury boosts global art and jewel auctions

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Turkey cancels $3.4 bln missile deal with China

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