Jeff has been involved in aerospace journalism since the mid 1990s. Prior to joining Aviation Week, Jeff served as managing editor of Launchspace magazine and the International Space Industry Report. He has been the editor and chief of Aviation Week's Aerospace Daily & Defense Report since 2007 and has been a regular contributor to Aviation Week magazine. He received his B.A. from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) expects to begin commercial flights of its newly announced reusable DragonLab spacecraft in 2010, and is in negotiations with potential customers for room on the vehicle.
DRAGONLAB: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) announced Nov. 4 that it is developing a new reusable spacecraft called DragonLab, which will accommodate pressurized or unpressurized experiments and be launched on the company’s upcoming Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft can provide a platform for on-orbit experiments, according to SpaceX, and will allow for payload recovery. The company plans to hold a DragonLab users workshop Nov. 6 to give potential customers the opportunity to learn more about the system and ask questions.
LYNX SENSORS: The Brazilian navy has ordered six Sea Star SAFIRE III infrared multisensor surveillance systems for its Super Lynx helicopters, for use in maritime patrol and fleet security missions. The contract with manufacturer FLIR Systems also has options for another six SAFIRE III systems. The value of the award was not disclosed, per the request of the Brazilian defense ministry. FLIR Systems has delivered more than 70 airborne sensor systems to the Brazilian military, municipal and federal police, as well as private operators, the company says.
