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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 22 Starlink Satellites from West Coast
23 February 2024
Spaceflight Now reports, “A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the West Coast with another batch of 22 Starlink satellites at 8:11 p.m. PST Thursday... -
Singapore Airshow Hosts Record Number of Attendees as Post-COVID Boom Raises Hopes
23 February 2024
Reuters reports that “record numbers attended the trade section of the first fully post-pandemic Singapore Airshow this week, with exhibitors and delegates optimistic... -
Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Lander Enters Moon’s Orbit Ahead of Landing Attempt
22 February 2024
The Washington Post reports, “The Odysseus spacecraft, developed by Intuitive Machines, is vying to become the first U.S. vehicle to land on the moon in more than 50 years. Watch Live via NASA TV -
NASA’s 2030 UVEX Mission to Explore the Ultraviolet Universe
22 February 2024
SPACE reports that NASA's UltraViolet EXplorer (UVEX) spacecraft “will launch in 2030 to conduct an all-sky survey in ultraviolet light to bring new understanding of how stars and galaxies evolve.” -
Joby Completes Third FAA Type Certification in Five-Stage Process
22 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports “US advanced air mobility company Joby says it’s completed the third of the Federal Aviation Administration’s five-stage type certification process.... -
Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Lander ‘Odysseus’ to Land on the Moon Thursday
21 February 2024
Flying Magazine reports that Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C robotic lunar lander “Odysseus” is on track to execute the first U.S. moon landing... -
Airbus Makes Advances in World's First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Aircraft
21 February 2024
AIN reports “Airbus has set an ambitious target to bring to market the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035.” -
SpaceX Launches Communications Satellite on 16th Flight this Year
21 February 2024
CBS News reports that SpaceX is maintaining a rapid-fire launch pace while gearing up to launch four fresh crew members to the International... -
Japan's flagship H3 Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit
20 February 2024
CBS News reports "Japan's flagship H3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites... -
Boeing Announces ‘Landmark’ 787 Deal with Thai Airways
20 February 2024
Aviation International News reports that “Boeing on Tuesday revealed a pair of orders from Asian carriers for 49 of its 787 Dreamliner... -
Rocket Lab’s Electron Rocket Launches on Space Debris Removal Mission
20 February 2024
Spaceflight Now reports “a small satellite that will inspect a discarded rocket body in orbit lifted off Sunday/Monday on a mission to develop... -
Surf Air Reserves Early Delivery of 90 Electra eSTOL Aircraft
16 February 2024
AirInsight reports that “SurfAir Mobility, Inc. has secured early delivery positions for 90 Electra eSTOL aircraft... -
Industry Seeks Resources, Policy Changes to Support ISS Transition
16 February 2024
Space News reports “Executives with two companies developing commercial space stations called on NASA and Congress to take fiscal and policy steps to avoid... -
Role of CV-22s Under Review by U.S. Air Force Amid Grounding
15 February 2024
Aviation Week reports “Air Force Special Operations Command is reviewing the role of its CV-22 fleet, focusing on if it is organized and equipped for safe operations... -
SpaceX Launches Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander
15 February 2024
The New York Times reports that a robotic lunar lander built by Intuitive Machines was launched into space by SpaceX early Thursday morning. If all goes well, it will become the first American spacecraft to set down... -
Asia Well Positioned for Lead Role in Advanced Air Mobility
14 February 2024
Aviation International News reports that “multiple projects across Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Australia, and New Zealand are laying the groundwork for the wider Asia-Pacific... -
SpaceX Delays Crew-8 Launch to Feb. 28
14 February 2024
SPACE reports “NASA's next astronaut launch will delay nearly a week to let a moon mission leave Earth first.” NASA will launch the Crew-8 astronauts on Feb. 28... -
Wisk Sees Pathway to Autonomy Without Rule Changes
13 February 2024
Aviation Week Network reports that Wisk Aero “believes there is a path to operate its uncrewed air taxis on commercial services without the need for new FAA rulemakings, by relying instead on a mix.... -
NASA's Moon Landing with Intuitive Machines to Help Pave Way for Artemis Astronaut Missions
13 February 2024
SPACE reports that SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines' robotic lander toward the moon on Feb. 14. Here's how the mission will help NASA prep... -
C919 to Make First International Appearance at Singapore Air Show
13 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports “the Comac C919 narrowbody will make its international debut at the Singapore air show, as part of what could be a strong Chinese presence at the event.” -
US Space Force Eyes Satellite "Jetpacks" to Keep Old Spacecraft Operational in Orbit
12 February 2024
SPACE reports that the U.S. Space Force is looking for new ways “to extend the lives of satellites that run out of fuel,” including small “'jetpacks'” that "can be... -
Joby and Skyports Partner on Dubai eVTOL Operations
12 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports that “Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure have joined forces to launch air taxi passenger services in Dubai as early as... -
Ax-3 Mission Splashes Down
12 February 2024
Space News reports that SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft “splashed down off the Florida coast Feb. 9, wrapping up a three-week private astronaut mission... -
Small Launch Companies Work to Carve Out Own Niches to Compete with SpaceX
9 February 2024
Space News reports that small launch vehicle developers “are working to carve out niches in a market for smallsat launches that is increasingly dominated by SpaceX’s... -
US Homeland Security Secretary Declares “No Drone Zone” for Vegas Super Bowl
9 February 2024
The AP reports that “local, federal and NFL officials met with the media on Wednesday to outline hardened security measures and declare the Super Bowl... -
Axiom Space Astronauts Depart ISS for Trip Home
8 February 2024
The Orlando Sentinel reports that the first human spaceflight “of the year is headed home as the four crew of the Axiom Space Ax-3 mission climbed aboard the SpaceX... -
Piper Debuts M700 Fury Aircraft
8 February 2024
Aviation Week reports that Piper Aircraft “unveiled the newest addition to its PA46 line of high-performance turboprop, the Piper M700 Fury, during an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) online event.” -
SpaceX Launches NASA Earth Science Probe
8 February 2024
The Orlando Sentinel reports "delayed two days because of weather, a NASA satellite that will look at the tiniest parts of the air and ocean blasted off early... -
Ax-3 Astronauts Will Depart ISS Today
7 February 2024
SPACE reports that after weather delays over the past few days, the Ax-3 Crew Dragon is scheduled to undock... -
In Conversation: Andre Stein, Eviation’s New CEO
7 February 2024
AirInsight reports "Eviation is all about the future of electrically powered flight. With over 600 orders, they are off to an excellent start. -
A Total Solar Eclipse Will Darken U.S. Skies in April 2024
6 February 2024
CBS News reports that about 31.6 million people live in the 200-mile path of the upcoming total solar eclipse. Here's where you can see it in April 2024. -
BAE Systems Reveals Autonomous Collaborative Platform Demonstrator
6 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports, “BAE Systems has revealed the design of an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) demonstrator which it aims to fly within the next two years.” -
Virgin Galactic Investigating Dropped Pin on Most Recent Suborbital Flight
6 February 2024
Space News reports "Virgin Galactic said Feb. 5 it is investigating why a pin fell from the aircraft used by its VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane on its most recent flight last month... -
Russian Cosmonaut Breaks World Record for Most Cumulative Time Spent in Space
5 February 2024
The AP reports that Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has “broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos reported Sunday.” -
KC-46 RVS, Refueling Pod Fixes Delaying Test Process
5 February 2024
Aviation Week reported that the Pentagon’s operational test and evaluation office “has collected all the data it can on the Boeing KC-46A... -
Cygnus Resupply Mission Capsule Arrives at ISS
2 February 2024
Aviation Week reports that “Northrop Grumman’s 20th Cygnus resupply mission capsule successfully berthed to the International Space Station... -
SAS, Airbus to Cooperate on Hydrogen Infrastructure at Nordic Airports
2 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports that Scandinavian operator SAS “is to co-operate with Airbus and local partners to explore the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at Nordic airports.” -
SpaceX’s Starship to Launch Starlab Space Station
1 February 2024
Space News reports, “Starlab Space, a joint venture of Voyager Space and Airbus Space and Defence, announced Jan. 31 it reached an agreement with SpaceX... -
Embraer Posts Strong Delivery Growth for 2023
1 February 2024
FlightGlobal reports that Brazilian airframer Embraer “boosted deliveries in 2023 to 181 aircraft, a 13% improvement on the previous year’s figure.” The increase “hinged on a fourth-quarter surge... -
SpaceX Launches its 1st Northrop Grumman Capsule on Space Station Cargo Run
31 January 2024
The Orlando Sentinel reports that SpaceX has once again lent a hand providing launch services for one of its competitors as a Falcon 9 rocket took up a Northrop Grumman spacecraft on a... -
Boeing Expects Grey Wolf Helicopter Deliveries to USAF to Begin This Year
31 January 2024
Air Force Times reports that The Boeing Company “expects to start delivering the Air Force’s first field-ready MH-139A Grey Wolf... -
NASA’s Lucy Probe to Fire Engines in Space for First Time
31 January 2024
SPACE reports that NASA’s asteroid-hopping Lucy mission “is finally getting fired up in space for its trip to the never-before-explored Trojan asteroids, which follow... -
SLIM Moon Lander Powers Back on
30 January 2024
Space News reports that Japan’s SLIM moon lander “has resumed operations more than a week after its imperfect yet historic lunar landing.” -
Beta’s Alia Completes First Deployment at Eglin AFB
30 January 2024
Aviation Week reports that Beta Technologies “has concluded the first deployment of its Alia electric aircraft... -
Virgin Galactic Launches First Suborbital Mission of 2024
29 January 2024
Space News reported that Virgin Galactic “conducted its first suborbital mission of 2024 on Jan. 26 as the company prepares... -
US Aerospace Manufacturers Join USAF’s Autonomous Fighter Effort
29 January 2024
FlightGlobal reports that three major US aerospace manufacturers “have confirmed they will participate in a US Air Force (USAF) effort to develop autonomous fighter aircraft.” -
NASA’s Ingenuity Has Taken Its Last Flight on Mars
26 January 2024
The Washington Post reports that the four-pound drone completed 72 flights before damaging its rotors during a landing last week. -
Gulfstream Plans to Deliver G700s in First Quarter This Year
26 January 2024
FlightGlobal reports that Gulfstream “is hoping that deliveries of its G700 can begin in the current quarter after slower... -
JAXA’s ‘Moon Sniper’ Missed its Mark
26 January 2024
CNN reports that Japan’s space agency “said Thursday that its ‘moon sniper’ robotic explorer landed 55 meters (165 feet) from its target on the lunar surface last week, calling it a ‘significant achievement’ despite problems... -
Blue Origin Receives USSF Funding for Integration Studies Related to New Glenn Launch Vehicle
25 January 2024
Space News reports that Blue Origin “has secured a contract with the U.S. Space Force for integration studies related to its New Glenn launch vehicle.” -
NASA’s X-59 Moves Past Delays Towards First Flight This Year
25 January 2024
Aviation Week reports that despite problems “that delayed the X-59 Low-Boom Flight Demonstration program from its scheduled flight debut in 2021, no obvious obstacles... -
Blue Origin, SpaceX Competition Boosts Supply Chain Companies’ Bottom Lines
24 January 2024
Bloomberg reports that as private space firms “like Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin step up rocket production... -
Pratt & Whitney Projects Peak Number of Grounded Aircraft to be Lower Than Previously Thought
24 January 2024
FlightGlobal reports that Pratt & Whitney “expects the peak number of aircraft grounded as a result of manufacturing problems with geared turbofan engines will be lower... -
NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Comes Back Online on Mars After Communications Glitch
23 January 2024
SPACE reports that Ingenuity has officially “regained communication with ground control.” According to a January 20 NASA post, Perseverance “had conducted... -
X-59 Promises to Open a New Era of Supersonic Travel
23 January 2024
The Times (UK) reports the X-59, built by Skunk Works, “promises to open a new era of supersonic travel.” The X-59 “has been designed to fly faster than... -
Japan Becomes Fifth Country to Land a Spacecraft on the Moon
22 January 2024
ABC News reports “Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon” when one of its uncrewed spacecrafts “successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface... -
Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick, Guy Norris Report on Bleeding-Edge Aerospace Technologies
22 January 2024
Aviation Week reported, “From hydrogen to nuclear fusion, Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick and Guy Norris report on the bleeding-edge aerospace technologies... -
Astronauts Arrive at ISS
22 January 2024
Reuters reported a four-man crew “arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday for a two-week stay... -
Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Disintegrates in Earth’s Atmosphere
19 January 2024
The New York Times reports that a spacecraft that “was headed to the surface of the moon has ended up back at Earth instead, burning up in the planet’s atmosphere... -
B-21 Raider Flies Test Sortie from Edwards Air Force Base
19 January 2024
Aviation Week reports that a “Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider flew a test sortie from Edwards AFB, California, on Jan. 17, notching the second acknowledged flight... -
Astrobotic Announces Peregrine Reentry Plans
18 January 2024
Aviation Week reports Astrobotic Technology said that it is “projecting its troubled Peregrine lunar lander will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean around 4 p.m. EST on Jan. 18, two days earlier... -
Boeing Finalizes Order for 150 MAX Jets from Akasa Air
18 January 2024
The Wall Street Journal reports that The Boeing Company has secured an order for 150 of its MAX aircraft to India’s Akasa Air, which will increase the airline’s order book to more than 200... -
Report: Space Investment Bounced Back in 2023, Increased M&A Expected into 2024
17 January 2024
CNBC reports that investment in the space sector “bounced back last year, rebounding closer to the record high of 2021... -
Repairs of Two Lufthansa Cargo A321 Freighters Near Completion
17 January 2024
Aviation Week reports that Lufthansa cargo and conversion specialist Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) “said repairs to two of the operator’s Airbus A321... -
NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil X-59 “Quiet” Supersonic Demonstrator
16 January 2024
Defense Daily reported that on January 12, NASA and Skunk Works “rolled out the X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic demonstrator aircraft in Palmdale, Calif.” -
FAA Reviewing Boom’s Request to Conduct Supersonic Test Flights Using XB-1 Demonstrator
16 January 2024
FlightGlobal reports the FAA released an environmental assessment addressing the possible impacts of Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator, which describes the company’s... -
China Won’t Beat US in Getting to the Moon, NASA Administrator Says
12 January 2024
SPACE reports, “NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is unconcerned that China will beat the United States in returning astronauts to the moon.” -
Airbus Sets Sales Record in 2023
12 January 2024
The Wall Street Journal reports Airbus set a record for the highest number of orders in a single year, with 2,319 gross orders last year... -
SpaceX Eyes February for Third Starship Test Flight
11 January 2024
Space News reports, “SpaceX expects to conduct the third integrated test flight of its Starship vehicle in February as it works to demonstrate... -
Elysian Aircraft Aims to Launch Electric Plane by 2033
11 January 2024
Aerospace America reports Elysian Aircraft, a Netherlands-based company, is planning to launch a “90-passenger... -
Following Propellant Leak, Engineers Look to Find New Mission for Peregrine
10 January 2024
Reuters reports Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander “has ‘no chance’ of a soft landing on the moon after springing a propellant leak in the first few hours of its journey in space... -
Boeing Revises Guidance for 737 Max Inspections
10 January 2024
The New York Times reports, “Federal regulators on Tuesday said Boeing was revising its instructions for how airlines should inspect its 737 Max 9, delaying the manufacturer’s effort... -
Peregrine Lunar Lander Suffers “Critical” Propellant Loss
9 January 2024
CNN reports Astrobotic Technology “said it is abandoning an attempt to put its Peregrine spacecraft on the moon less than 24 hours after the vehicle took flight” because the spacecraft... -
Business Jet Deliveries Forecasted to Rise 17% This Year
9 January 2024
Aviation International News reports, “Deliveries from the top-five business jet OEMs are forecast to jump by 17 percent... -
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites
8 January 2024
SPACE reported, “SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit on Sunday (Jan. 7).” As planned, “the Falcon 9’s first stage...