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August 20, 2026
The post APOD: 2026 August 20 – The Elephant’s Trunk in Cepheus appeared first on NASA Science .
The United States and nine other allied countries will take part in the Northern Viking 2026 (NV26) exercise, held in Iceland and its surrounding waters between August 22 and…
After recent initiatives such as the order for Tomahawk missiles worth nearly $23 billion and PAC-3 MSE interceptors, intended to supply Patriot systems, for around another…
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The program was presented by the Navy as the most significant change made to the E-2D since it entered service. DSSC-6 will replace current navigation, control and…
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The United States has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft since the start of the war with Iran, a figure representing roughly a quarter of the US fleet…
After completing sea trials, the US Navy's new Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) is now ready to operate…
The company has signed a three-year lease agreement as part of this strategic commitment to invest in the United States' artillery system supply chain, of…
The Navy and Northrop Grumman this week revealed the Block II upgrade to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye passed a Critical Design Review (CDR) in May, setting the way for flight tests within […] The post…
Within a decade, the Moon's natural wobble will conspire with rising seas to flood American streets on clear days—with no storm in sight. The post NASA scientists found the Moon’s 18.6-year wobble…
Phoenix measured 0.4 to 0.6 per cent perchlorate in Martian soil. NASA's 2026 dust limit shows why the thyroid hazard is real but manageable through habitat engineering. The post Mars dirt looks…
The program to bring F-16 Block 70 fighters into the Bulgarian Air Force faces new delays, after Lockheed Martin representatives informed the Defense Minister…
The transfer of the USS George Washington and the reduction of exercises with South Korea deepen doubts about Washington's ability to sustain its commitments in the Middle East and…
While Pentagon officials have revealed some details about the architecture behind the Golden Dome missile defense project, crafting an independent cost estimate for a largely classified program…
Author: Capt. Matteo Tresanini, 14° Stormo. The Boeing KC-767A fleet of the Italian Air Force's 14° Stormo reached the milestone of 50,000 flight hours on 20 July 2026...
FL Technics is expanding its maintenance capacity in the United Arab Emirates. Its local subsidiary, FL Technics LLC, received additional approvals for the Airbus A350, Boeing 777 and…
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Air Canada selects Airbus A350-1000 over Boeing 777X to modernize its long haul fleet with better efficiency and reliability. The post Air Canada Selected Airbus A350-1000 Instead of Boeing 777X…
Without a rescue, NASA's Swift Observatory is expected to reenter the atmosphere later this year.
Research shows that the way we measure led science to underestimate the Sun; solar storms could cause twice the impact on the planet's infrastructure…
The milestone Voyager 1 is closing in on — one light-day away from Earth — is about distance, not time. And it's very, very far. The post Voyager 1: What Is a Light-Day appeared first on NASA…
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August 19, 2026
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A reusable space launch capability similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9 will degrade a key U.S. advantage in space access for national security as well as commercial applications. The post China’s Reusable…
NASA Ames Research Center Contact email: sam.kim@nasa.gov phone: 650-604-4384 The post Samuel Kim appeared first on NASA Science .
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Company founded by former SpaceX executives aims to produce a low-cost hypersonic weapon and a broader portfolio of longer-range strike and missile defense weapons The post Hypersonic missile…
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Fleet Oiler AO-52 “Almirante Montt” of the Chilean Navy arrived at Naval Base San Diego, California, beginning a new stage of its international operational deployment in the…
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United Airlines (UA) is adding 6 Saturday nonstop flights from Boston, Massachusetts (BOS), to Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC), from February 13 through March 20, 2027, using a 126 seat Boeing 737-700…
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The Administration is requesting $71 billion for the U.S. Space Force in FY2027, more than twice what it has now. An analysis by the Aerospace Corporation concludes it is the […]
NASA and Katalyst Space announced today that due to ongoing attitude-control issues with LINK, the company was unable to dock with Swift and raise the telescope to a higher…
NASA and Katalyst Space have announced that the LINK mission will not be able to carry out, as planned, the capture and orbit-raising of the Neil Gehrels Swift observatory due to a…
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone launched two rounds from a Surveyor class Saildrone integrated with a Joint-Air-to-Ground (JAGM) Dual Launcher and Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) fire control…
The flight was part of the annual Winter Fly-in (WINFLY) period.
FL Technics subsidiary FL Technics LLC, which provides line maintenance services across the Middle East, has expanded its approved capabilities by adding Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and…
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