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August 26, 2016

The sky's no limit for young space professionals
McLean VA (SPX) Aug 26, 2016
Where once it was enough to develop revolutionary technology to send into space, now there is increased emphasis on protecting that technology once it gets into orbit. "We're going through a renaissance," Lt. Gen Jay Raymond told a group of young space professionals at a July 14 conference in Washington. "That renaissance is fueled by the need to protect and defend these ... space capabilities that we have been so reliant on." In "renaissance," Raymond, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff ... read more

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