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August 24, 2026
Several aircraft types and personnel from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force of China are taking part in the joint China-Egypt exercise "Eagles of Civilization 2026"…
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A laptop overheated and caught fire last Friday on board an American Airlines flight…
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China's Capital Airlines plans to resume North American service in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Vancouver expected to anchor its comeback strategy.
In a key move to consolidate its corporate and premium value proposition at its second hub in…
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to find a more efficient, less expensive way to 3D-print a high-performance metal alloy, saving researchers from needing to…
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton dies in Hawaii during a layover as family seeks answers. The post Southwest Flight Attendant Dies in Hawaii, Family Demands Investigation appeared…
Crowds line Skiathos airport perimeter to feel departing jets while hazard signs and barriers are repeatedly ignored.
UPS is spending more than $2 billion to expand air-cargo hubs and logistics operations as it scales back… The post UPS investing $2 billion in air hubs, healthcare logistics amid Amazon pullback…
Pilot training has evolved considerably over the years.
On August 23, Finnish defense company Patria and Ukrainian drone manufacturer Center of Unmanned Technologies LLC (General Cherry) signed a … more...
What happens to a space rock as it falls through Earth's atmosphere and becomes a meteorite? By studying 75 meteorite falls captured on video and in photographs, researchers identified seven…
Unpopular opinion time, Pluto being reclassified as a dwarf planet was a great thing for our understanding of the solar system and for the former planet, too.
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The Argentine Navy destroyer ARA "Almirante Brown" (D-10) sailed from Ushuaia to continue its voyage toward the city of Valparaíso, Chile, as part of the route that has as its…
Problem Set | Grades 6-12+ | In this engaging series of math problems, students are invited to break down the question of just how far away is one light-day. The post Math Problem: Where is Voyager…
A launch at the Alcântara Base, in Maranhão, fails after the rocket loses its trajectory and is destroyed in flight. The post Launch at Alcântara Base fails, but keeps Brazil on the…
A new White House policy calls for the Pentagon to craft plans for additional space launch facilities to support a projected increase in launch demand that could see the U.S. supporting as many as…
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This week will see five orbital launches from China, the United States, and French Guiana.… The post Launch Preview: Falcon Heavy to launch Roman telescope, Falcon 9 to launch Starlink satellites…
Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest…
As part of its regional growth plan, airline SKY Airline announced on Monday the launch of…
Meeting between Lula and Erdogan at the G20 in Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Note from DefesaNet. The phone contact between the two was highly anticipated in defense circles in Brazil and Iran…
From Texas to Maine, coastal wetlands and marshes are releasing more than 1.45 billion pounds (660,000 metric tons) of carbon into the ocean each year, according to new research supported by NASA…
The Norwegian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association and employers’ organisation Spekter reached an agreement on Monday afternoon, ending a four-day strike that caused widespread cancellations and…
A Russian attack drone that navigated and selected its target without intervention from a human pilot killed three… The post Russian drone guided entirely by AI kills civilians in Ukraine appeared…
Almost the entire surface of the Moon will be covered by Earth's shadow during this week's partial lunar eclipse, the last of the year. The post Partial lunar eclipse to cover almost the…
The stopover of the ship San Marco in the port of Salamina, Greece, was an important opportunity to strengthen relations... The post Amphibious assault unit San Marco…
Welcome | Organizers | Events | Presentations | Meet the ExoGuides | Meet the ExoExplorers The post Call for ExoExplorer Applications appeared first on NASA Science .
The decision will also affect the Falcon Heavy as the company manages to make Starship reliable enough to take on most missions. The post SpaceX: Falcon 9 to be retired once Starship…
The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer in recorded history. This has led to some airlines marketing summer getaways to Eastern European nations as “coolcations”, and hoping tourists…
Textron Aviation can confirm that Ron Draper has announced his retirement from his role of president and CEO. Following a thoughtful succession process, Brian Rohloff has been named president and…
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