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August 25, 2026
The White House issued a new National Space Transportation Policy on Aug. 20, replacing the country’s 2013 space transportation policy and setting a target of more than 1,000 launches and reentries…
SAC, the company managing Catania and Comiso airports, announces a new direct route between Catania and Newark/New York operated by United Airlines, starting on the 28th…
The new National Space Transportation Policy, signed Aug. 20, which replaces the 2013 edition, asks what it would take to get to 1,000 annual launches. The post White House Wants 1,000 Annual…
A Delta passenger alleges a flight attendant tried to serve food after it fell onto the aircraft floor. The dispute reportedly escalated, a glove was allegedly thrown, and police met the aircraft…
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Leadership transition becomes effective August 31.
When a star reaches its final stages of life, it ends in a bright, powerful explosion called a supernova and scatters material across the universe. A new study led by a University of Hawai'i at…
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport closes the Buitenveldertbaan to air traffic on weekdays from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8. On the weekend of Sept. 5–6 the runway remains open…
<p>Ana Komar is the chief pilot and owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flybadlands.com/" target="_blank">Fly Badlands</a>, a one-woman, one-airplane business flying tourists and…
<p>Ana Komar is the chief pilot and owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flybadlands.com/" target="_blank">Fly Badlands</a>, a one-woman, one-airplane business flying tourists and…
Your pretty pictures can contain valuable information. The post Science with Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
Europe is increasing military spending. Like it or not, this is happening, but behind tanks, drones and new... The post Soldiers wanted: the new challenge for Western armies…
Addressing increasing low Earth orbit (LEO) congestion and collision risks, SpaceX has opened its “Stargaze” Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction screening platform to external…
Keith’s note: this is baffling: NASA comes up with cool outreach like this in one place, yet the rest of NASA ignores it. Exploration = exploration. A rising tide lifts […] The post NASA Hides Cool…
The framework agreement, using the SAFE instrument, includes an addendum covering Poland's participation in this aircraft acquisition, financed under…
A day on Venus lasts longer than its year. Learn about the planet's retrograde rotation and why the Sun rises in the west…
It has been a busy month for astronomy. In the midst of an eclipse season bookended by the total solar eclipse on August 12th and the deep partial lunar eclipse coming right up this week on August…
"This will be a project like no other."
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: "Emma Herrington Crawford, a professional biplane ferry pilot, was ferrying this Waco Classic from Kentucky to Florida when she stopped by McMinn County…
Keith’s Note: NASA warned all employees to not comment on the HQ move procurement.: “NASA Blackout Notice for Solicitation Number AFP_NASA_HQ_2026_0001 for Lease or Purchase of Building to house…
Sometimes images are released before anyone realizes they have been photobombed, meaning something unexpected showed up in the background. A team of researchers found a naked photobombing comet in…
Condor has opened its own training centre for technical staff in Mörfelden-Walldorf. The Condor Technik Training Center covers almost 1,000 square metres and offers space for up to 15…
Last March, the US administration announced the US Army had just awarded three contracts worth $1.3 billion total for "the development, production and…
Picture a retired shipyard worker in Ulsan who has never once set foot in a gym. Demographers project he could still outlive almost every other man on the planet. His genes are not the reason. A…
A discreet trip by the CIA director aboard a C-17 comes as Washington shifts its campaign against Iran toward economic coercion. The move raises the possibility of a…
Accurate knowledge and reliable sources are vital in aviation. From simple childhood questions to complex flight training differences between aircraft like the Cessna 152 and 182, seeking the truth…
<p><span style="background-color: #2b00fe; color: white;">Scientists find an object moving at 25,000 km/s that puts Einstein to the test. European astronomers have discovered 'S301', the…
ACL Airshop has signed a long-term ULD Management Agreement with Atlas Air, covering integrated fleet management, MRO, digital tracking and global logistics support to ensure ULDs are available…
Logistics is the glue that binds the global economy together, connecting raw materials to sub assembly manufacturing plants, then to final assembly and ultimately to the consumer. And within the…
Westjet cabin crew approved the second collective agreement with the Cupe union. According to the airline, the agreement modernizes in particular the compensation of…
Dutch regional airline AIS Airlines will take over operation of domestic connections from Genoa Airport for the Italian airline Airidea. According to the…
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