Aerospace

Boeing Integrates Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System onto U.S. Air Force F-15s

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Recently, Boeing [NYSE: BA] began modifying the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the first two F-15E aircraft of the US Air Force. The electronic warfare system (EPAWSS), which will also be installed on the F-15EX Eagle II, will be given to 43 F-15Es.

EPAWSS represents a transformational overhaul to the F-15’s survivability by providing advanced capabilities to detect and counter both airborne and ground threats while also enhancing battlefield situational awareness. It was developed, produced, and integrated by the strong partnership between Boeing and BAE Systems.

According to Prat Kumar, vice president of F-15 Programs, the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System improves mission effectiveness and survivability for the F-15 in contested areas and further strengthens a highly capable, lethal aircraft. “EPAWSS has effectively demonstrated that the F-15E and F-15EX can operate in a large force environment to penetrate advanced enemy air defences and improve mission flexibility.”

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Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.