The German Space Operations Center takes over operation of the Swedish PRISMA satellite mission
March 17, 2011 at 8:10 am | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby Sara M. Langston with the blog faculty
Source: DLR
On 15 March 2011, the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen took over operation of the Swedish PRISMA satellite mission. The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) implemented the transfer of control as part of a bilateral agreement. DLR will be responsible for mission operations for a period of five months and has the opportunity to carry out additional experiments.
The PRISMA mission was launched on 15 June 2010 and consists of two satellites, Mango and Tango. The aims of the mission are the demonstration of autonomous satellite formation flying and preparation for future inspection and repair missions in orbit. [Full story]
SpaceX and SES Announce Satellite Launch Agreement
March 17, 2011 at 8:07 am | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby Sara M. Langston with the blog faculty
Source: Spaceref.com
Hawthorne, CA / Luxembourg – March 14, 2011 – As the Satellite 2011 conference kicked off in Washington, D.C., Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) today announced an agreement to launch an SES satellite using the Falcon 9 rocket.
The SES-8 satellite is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2013 from SpaceX’s Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral, Florida. [Full story]
First U.S-Russia Joint Open Skies Flight
March 16, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Posted in Aviation Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
Source – RIA Novosti:
Russia, U.S. make first joint flight under Open Skies Treaty
12:38 14/03/2011Russia and the United States have embarked on their first joint inspection flight over Sweden as part of the 2002 Open Skies Treaty, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
The Open Skies Treaty, signed in 1992 at the initiative of U.S. President George Bush, Sr., established a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its 34 member states to promote openness and the transparency of military forces and activities. . . . [Full Story]
H.R. 1034: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011
March 16, 2011 at 7:37 pm | Posted in Aviation Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
H.R. 1034: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011 was introduced on March 11. 2011 by Rep. David Camp (R-MI4):
HR 1034 IH
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1034
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 11, 2011
Mr. CAMP introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011′.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.
(a) In General- Paragraph (1) of section 9502(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended–
(1) by striking `April 1, 2011′ and inserting `October 1, 2014′, and
(2) by inserting `or the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011′ before the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (A).
(b) Conforming Amendment- Paragraph (2) of section 9502(e) of such Code is amended by striking `April 1, 2011′ and inserting `October 1, 2014′.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.
(a) Fuel Taxes- Subparagraph (B) of section 4081(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking `March 31, 2011′ and inserting `September 30, 2014′.
(b) Ticket Taxes-
(1) PERSONS- Clause (ii) of section 4261(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking `March 31, 2011′ and inserting `September 30, 2014′.
(2) PROPERTY- Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking `March 31, 2011′ and inserting `September 30, 2014′.
Event: Canadian Space Agency 1st Orbital Debris Workshop
March 16, 2011 at 7:32 pm | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
The Canadian Space Agency will be hosting its 1st Orbital Debris Workshop on June 21st and 22nd, 2011; at the Canadian Space Agency’s Conference Centre in St-Hubert, Quebec:
The 1st Orbital Debris Workshop organized by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is aimed at informing and consulting with Canadians who are interested in the subject of Orbital Debris. The workshop is addressed to all stakeholders (industry, university, research organizations, other government departments, etc.) active or interested in the subject of human-generated Orbital Debris.
In 2010, CSA joined the Inter-Agency Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) to actively work with other space agencies in order to mitigate and minimize potential threats to Canadian satellites and other space assets, to share information relating to space debris and to focus and harmonize Canadian space research activities in this area.
The two day workshop will include invited speakers from IADC and NASA, followed by plenary sessions for information sharing and feedback, in line with the IADC Working Groups:
* Monitoring and Measurement of Orbital Debris: to gain information on man-made objects in near-Earth space; characterization and modeling of debris around the Earth; and the storage and timely access of data by electronic means.
* Protection: to assess the effects of OD damage; to evaluate the design and technology of spacecraft shielding against space debris; and associated test methods (including hypervelocity tests).
* Mitigation: the study of measures to avoid collisions with debris, reduce (or remove) debris, avoid the creation of space debris or reduce the hazards created by space debris.
* Regulation: to assess Canadian and international measures to regulate on the creation of debris and the safe disposal of space assets; and to consider other methods of national co-operation in relation to space debris.
H.R. 1011: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emergency medical aircraft
March 16, 2011 at 7:28 pm | Posted in Aviation Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
H.R. 1011: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emergency medical aircraft was introduced on March 10, 2011 by Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA4):
HR 1011 IH
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1011
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emergency medical aircraft.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 10, 2011
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for himself, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emergency medical aircraft.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING FOR FIXED-WING EMERGENCY MEDICAL AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General- Subsection (e) of section 147 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: `The preceding sentence shall not apply to any fixed-wing aircraft equipped for, and exclusively dedicated to providing, acute care emergency medical services (within the meaning of 4261(g)(2)).’
(b) Effective Date- The amendment made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
H.R. 1003: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for reserve members, former members of a reserve component, and unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of such members and former members
March 16, 2011 at 7:26 pm | Posted in Aviation Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
H.R. 1003: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for reserve members, former members of a reserve component, and unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of such members and former members was introduced on March 10, 2011 by Rep. Donald Young (R-AK):
HR 1003 IH
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1003
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for reserve members, former members of a reserve component, and unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of such members and former members.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 10, 2011
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for reserve members, former members of a reserve component, and unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of such members and former members.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF RESERVE MEMBERS, FORMER RESERVE MEMBERS, AND THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS FOR SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVEL ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT.
(a) Eligibility- Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2641b the following new section:
`Sec. 2641c. Space-available travel on Department of Defense aircraft: reserve members; former reserve members; surviving spouses; dependents.
`(a) Members and Former Members of Reserve Components-
`(1) RESERVE MEMBERS- A member of a reserve component holding a valid Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, on the same basis as active duty members of the armed forces.
`(2) RESERVE RETIREES ELIGIBLE FOR RETIRED PAY- A former member of a reserve component entitled to retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, on the same basis as members of the armed forces entitled to retired pay.
`(3) RESERVE RETIREES UNDER APPLICABLE ELIGIBILITY AGE- A former member of a reserve component who, but for being under the eligibility age applicable to the member under section 12731 of this title, would be eligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title, shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, on the same basis as members of the armed forces entitled to retired pay.
`(b) Unremarried Surviving Spouses- The unremarried surviving spouse of a member or former member described in subsection (a) shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, on the same basis as a spouse of a retired member of the armed forces.
`(c) Dependents-
`(1) DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OR FORMER MEMBERS- The dependent of a member or former member described in subsection (a) shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, if the dependent is accompanying the member or former member.
`(2) DEPENDENTS OF UNREMARRIED SURVIVING SPOUSES- The dependent of a surviving spouse described in subsection (b) shall be provided transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, if the dependent is accompanying the surviving spouse.’.
(b) Clerical Amendment- The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2641b the following new item:
`2641c. Space-available travel on Department of Defense aircraft: reserve members; former reserve members; surviving spouses; dependents.’.
GPS Coalition Launched
March 16, 2011 at 7:23 pm | Posted in Space Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
Source – Space Daily:
Coalition To Save Our GPS Launched
by Staff Writers
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 11, 2011
Representatives from a wide variety of industries and companies have announced that they have joined together to form the “Coalition to Save Our GPS” to resolve a serious threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS) – a national utility upon which millions of Americans rely every day.The threat stems from a recent highly unusual decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a conditional waiver allowing the dramatic expansion of terrestrial use of the satellite spectrum immediately neighboring that of GPS, potentially causing severe interference to millions of GPS receivers. The conditional waiver was granted to a company called LightSquared. . . . [Full Story]
MDA Signs Intelsat as Anchor Tenant for On-Orbit Servicing
March 16, 2011 at 9:14 am | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz with the bog faculty
Source: SpaceRefCanada
© MDA
On-orbit servicing.
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Intelsat S.A. as its anchor tenant for its Space Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) vehicle which could be in service by 2015. This is a major step forward for the Richmond, BC headquartered company as it helps create a new commercial space segment.
The Space Infrastructure Servicing vehicle is an on-orbit servicing spacecraft that will initially carry up to 2,000 kilograms of fuel and a suite of robotic tools to service satellites of which Intelsat will be the first customer. The servicing of these satellites is expected to extend the life of each satellite from one to five years depending on the customers needs.
The agreement is an important milestone for the company as it has been trying to leverage it’s expertise in robotic technologies such as the Canadarm’s on the Space Shuttles and the Mobile Servicing System on the International Space Station. More…
Workshop: Security Interests in Commercial Aircraft on 13 April 2011, in New York
March 15, 2011 at 8:57 am | Posted in Aviation Law Current Event | Leave a commentby Sara M. Langston with the blog faculty
Source: Aeropodium
Security Interests in Commercial Aircraft
13th April 2011
New York, NY, USA
Workshop Speakers:
Stewart Herman, Kaye Scholer LLP
Henry Morriello, Kaye Scholer LLP
Michael Mulitz, Kaye Scholer LLP
This Workshop is Approved for CLE Credits
Workshop Agenda:
Registration and Networking Coffee
Welcome and Introductions
Introduction to Security Interests in Commercial Aircraft
Cross-Border Matters
Networking Coffee Break
Multiple-Aircraft Transactions: Warehouse Agreements and Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates
Networking Lunch
Cape Town Update
Repossession and Remarketing
Networking Coffee Break
Practical Exercise – Term Sheet
Questions and Wrap-up
For the Workshop Agenda and to Register, please visit
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