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August 26, 2026
Altair, centerpiece of Aqulia, the Eagle, is the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky and one of the closest stars to Earth. The post Meet Altair, the Eagle’s Eye appeared first on Sky &…
Let's discover IC 1101, a galaxy located about 1 billion light-years away in the constellation Virgo, an imposing member of the group of... The post Dimensions beyond any…
A 2026 proton-irradiation experiment adds laboratory support to the idea that the active young Sun helped warm early Earth while driving nitrogen chemistry relevant to life's origins. The post Four…
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews FrontGrade CTO Lorne Graves. They discuss how processing power on spacecraft is adapting to the rise of megaconstellations, what benefits satellite…
With flights on Mondays and Fridays, the low-cost carrier adds a direct alternative for tourist and corporate traffic to the Cibao region.
With flights on Mondays and Fridays, the low-cost carrier adds a direct alternative for tourist and corporate traffic to the Cibao region.
The red supergiant Betelgeuse has often been in the spotlight in recent years, as there were fears that it might explode as a supernova within just a few hundred…
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Industrial action affects a major production base for the A400M, C295, A330 MRTT and Eurofighter, alongside components for Airbus commercial aircraft
A two-seat light aircraft from Salzburg crashed on Wednesday morning near Steinbach into Lake Attersee. It had taken off from Salzburg at 11:04, and around 11:30 contact was…
It has been a busy month for astronomy. In the midst of an eclipse season bookended by the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 and the deep partial lunar eclipse coming up this week on Aug. 28, an…
ICEYE has launched a Netherlands-based entity in Amsterdam, aiming to deepen its collaboration with Dutch defence and expand its technology presence within the Netherlands Defence Technological…
The discovery of a new unmanned aircraft and a possible military explosive reinforces the theory of a coordinated operation against the airport used by NATO, DHL and cargo…
NASA will provide coverage as two astronauts step outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to replace a spacecraft navigational aid and complete several maintenance tasks in…
Service will end in October.
"We're living in this world of scarcity with the Moon."
Poland’s minister of national defense said today that “at least” seven aircraft will be purchased, with his country receiving four by 2030.
August 26, 2026: A helicopter performing a loop, parachutists jumping at low altitude from a C-47, or the Patrouille Suisse flying once again over Lake Constance – all that and…
Series A funding will support Q12 manufacturing, customer deliveries, and development of the company’s DronePort system SiFly Aviation has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand U.S…
The US State Department approved a possible sale to Qatar of up to…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for unannounced talks. US media reports agree the trip coincided…
A fuel leak on a departing aircraft disrupted operations at Charleroi Airport on Tuesday evening (Aug. 25). Around 7:30 p.m., a large quantity of fuel leaked out and…
J-CATCH revealed that attack helicopters could outfight fighter jets at low altitude, changing US military doctrine for years to come.
Ukraine's 2023 summer offensive was meant to mark a decisive turning point in the Russo-Ukrainian war and, according to some observers, even the precondition for a…
This little satellite is doomed.
Aircraft is completely destroyed by flames, but aviator escapes with minor smoke inhalation.
On Aug. 26, 1978, cosmonaut and pilot Sigmund Jähn became the first German to fly in space. Here's why it mattered.
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As it completes its first voyage in the waters off Cartagena, submarine S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” is moving into the final stages of its test program, with delivery expected…
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has secured a seven-year maintenance contract with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) covering NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) operated by the German Army…
The new Land Now app helps general aviation pilots quickly find nearby airports during deteriorating weather or high-workload emergencies. Designed by a pilot, it streamlines critical diversion…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story, originally published in December, was revised Aug. 26, 2026 with an update on a new phase of testing, including video from a recent test run and new images. To help NASA…
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