This includes data that will result in developing engineering standards, tests and analyses of the crew transportation systems design.

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You command a ship and its crew and systems as you flee a pursuing fleet of rebel ships through the galaxy, traveling through alien systems, sensor-destroying nebulas, and shield-bashing asteroid fields.

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Advances made by these American companies during the first contract phase known as the certification products contracts (CPC) will begin the process of ensuring integrated crew transportation systems will meet agency safety requirements and standards to launch American astronauts to the International Space Station from the United States, ending the agency's reliance on Russia for these transportation services.

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The Navy, which oversees the CREW program, contracted BAE Systems to produce 3, 800 wearable jammers to be fielded in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2008.

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Moreover, as Secretary Napolitano has said, once the suspect attempted to take down Flight 253 -- after his attempt it's clear that passengers and crew, our homeland security systems and our aviation security took all appropriate actions.

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With the plane plunging rapidly, Osborn and his crew quickly assessed their situation -- what systems were still functioning, and what chance they had of landing safely.

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An engine running constantly in the hold powered hydraulic and electrical systems that in theory allowed a crew of 4 to do the work of 10 or 20.

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They disrupt airline operations because the systems handle everything from flight dispatching to crew scheduling, from ticket sales to frequent-flier accounts.

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In addition it was to sustainably support a crew of six using innovative "off grid" life support systems.

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As such, it was expected to be more economical, need a smaller crew, require less maintenance and allow improved automation of the various onboard systems.

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There is a crew of four: A commander and co-pilot, and offensive and defensive systems officers.

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