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Description of the Company (Details Narrative) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2012
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Successful launch processing support projects | More than 299 projects
Launch support for shuttle missions | 23 projects
Approximate working capital | $ 4,800,000

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