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A North Korean mock Scud-B missile, center, and other South Korean mock missiles are displayed at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, July 4, 2009. North Korea fired five ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) North Korea fires missiles in 4th of July salvo
1 hr 46 mins ago - North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern.
Aaron Weisinger, 26, surprises his girlfriend Erica Breder, 25, both of Walnut Creek, Calif., with a wedding proposal while visiting the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York, Saturday July 4, 2009. The first visitors were allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown Saturday in nearly eight years after it was closed to the public after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The base, pedestal and outdoor observation deck were reopened in 2004, but the crown remained off-limits. (AP Photos/David Goldman) On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens
2 hrs 8 mins ago - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride - and for one couple, romance.
Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks
36 mins ago - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given.
Serena Williams holds the championship trophy, after defeating her sister Venus to win the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Serena tops Venus in Wimbledon final
1 hr 57 mins ago - Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, walk back to their limousine after greeting a crowd at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Obama's trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission
21 mins ago - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brian Knight, of Cincinnati, Ohio, with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, pauses briefly in the heat to rest with his heavy pack filled with mortar equipment, ammunition, food, and water in the Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province Saturday, July 4, 2009. Taliban militants attacked a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday with an explosives-laden truck that blew up outside the gates, sparking a two-hour gunbattle and killing two American troops, officials said.(AP Photo/David Guttenfelder) Marines march in grueling Afghan sun for July 4
2 hrs 43 mins ago - Taliban militants were nowhere in sight as the columns of U.S. Marines walked a third straight day across southern Afghanistan. But the desert heat proved an enemy in its own right, with several troops falling victim Saturday to temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Jermaine Jackson, right, and Jackie Jackson drive out of the Jackson family home in the Encino section of Los Angeles, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
10 hrs ago - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.
FILE - In this May 11, 2009 file photo, soldiers from the U.S. Army First Battalion, 26th Infantry take defensive positions at firebase Restrepo after receiving fire from Taliban positions in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Spc. Zachary Boyd of Fort Worth, Texas, far left was wearing 'I love NY' boxer shorts after rushing from his sleeping quarters to join his fellow platoon members. From far right is Spc. Cecil Montgomery of Many, La. and Jordan Custer of Spokan, Wash, center. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says American soldiers have more than their military might and training on their side in the war in Afghanistan. Some have pink underwear. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File) Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
18 mins ago - The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan - especially on the Fourth of July.
American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong strains as he crosses the finish line of the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial of 15.5 kilometers (9.63 miles) with start and finish in Moncao, Saturday July 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours) Cancellara wins first Tour de France stage
45 mins ago - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong went out early and put up a solid time in the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, then was upstaged by Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.

Aerojet Celebrates 50 Years of Satellite Launches

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Map) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that March 17th marked a significant day in Aerojet's history. On March 17, 1958 the United States launched the Vanguard-1 mission. This was the second U.S. satellite placed into orbit. The tracking data from the small payload revealed that the shape of the Earth has a north-south asymmetry. The payload was also used to determine upper atmospheric densities as a function of altitude, latitude, season and solar activity. This payload is still orbiting the Earth and is the oldest satellite in space.

The significance to Aerojet is that the second stage was powered by an Aerojet AJ10-118 engine, an early version of the AJ10-118K engine that powered the Delta II mission that flew on March 15, 2008. While many new engines have been developed at Aerojet over the years, this evolved engine has an unmatched track record. "We are proud of our 50-year record as a launch proven, rocket engine provider," said Aerojet President Scott Neish.

Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion, defense and armaments markets. GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company's excess real estate assets. Additional information about Aerojet and GenCorp can be obtained by visiting the companies' Web sites at http://www.Aerojet.com and http://www.GenCorp.com.

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