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.
NASA’s Orion program is drawing on the findings of a special investigation team formed by the agency to study the final moments of the space shuttle Columbia crew, in an attempt to improve the chances of future crews surviving emergencies.
NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston released a draft request for proposals (RFP) Dec. 16 for the Altair Conceptual Design Contract, which will firm up requirements for the lunar lander the agency plans to use for its return to the moon. A pre-proposal conference will be held Dec. 18 in Houston. Prospective bidders have until Jan. 12, 2009 to comment on the draft RFP, and the final RFP will follow later that month, according to NASA.
AIR FORCE The Air Force is modifying a Fixed Price Incentive Firm contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif., not to exceed $18,222,000. This action will provide additional long lead associated with 5 Global Hawk Air Vehicles, 2 Ground Segments, 2 EISS and 2 ASIP sensor payloads. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 303 AESG/PK Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3001, modification P00005). NAVY
