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DoD Innovation Unit to Study Firefly Vehicle for Missions Beyond Earth Orbit
22 March 2024
Space News reports, “The Defense Innovation Unit announced March 21 it has signed an agreement with Firefly Aerospace to study the potential use... -
Eve Air Mobility Brands UATM Solution ‘Vector’
22 March 2024
Aviation Week reports, “Eve Air Mobility has chosen the name Vector for its in-development urban air traffic management... -
2024 AIAA DEFENSE Forum to Focus on Accelerating Technology Transition for Battlespace Dominance
22 March 2024
AIAA has announced its three-day program for the 2024 AIAA DEFENSE Forum, 16–18 April at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland. -
Rocket Lab Launches NROL-123 Mission in 4th US Liftoff
21 March 2024
SPACE reports, “Rocket Lab launched from the U.S. for the fourth time ever Thursday morning (March 21), sending mystery payloads aloft for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office... -
Airbus Wins Most of Japan JAL's Order for 42 New Planes
21 March 2024
Reuters reports that Japan Airlines will buy 42 planes from Airbus and Boeing, it said on Thursday, in a breakthrough... -
AIAA Announces Recipients of 2024 Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
20 March 2024
AIAA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Roger W. Kahn Scholarship. The four $10,000 scholarships have been awarded to the following high school seniors. -
SpaceX Preparing Rapid Turnaround for Next StarShip Launch
20 March 2024
Space News reports, “SpaceX hopes to conduct the next launch of its Starship vehicle as soon as early May, a schedule that will depend on how quickly... -
US Air Force Completes Final Test of Lockheed’s Hypersonic Missile
20 March 2024
Defense News reports, “The U.S. Air Force on Sunday carried out what is expected to be the final test of the hypersonic AGM-183A... -
SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket on Starlink Flight from Vandenberg SFB
19 March 2024
Spaceflight Now reports that a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Starlink 7-16 mission Monday at 7:28 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandendberg Space Force Base in California. The mission took place as SpaceX prepares to launch a Dragon spacecraft... -
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Increase EHang's Revenues
19 March 2024
Aviation International News reports, “Early deliveries of its autonomous two-seat EH216-S eVTOL aircraft boosted EHang’s revenues in the fourth quarter of 2023. Having secured type certification... -
AIAA Mourns the Passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford
18 March 2024
AIAA issued the following statement by AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “The AIAA community is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF. As a pilot who pushed the boundaries of air and space... -
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Ready to ‘Touch the Sun’
18 March 2024
The Washington Post reports that a risky NASA mission is about to send a spacecraft hurtling practically within spitting distance of the sun. The Parker Solar Probe is designed... -
Brazil's Embraer Sees Deliveries, Revenue Growing in 2024
18 March 2024
Reuters reports that Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects both its aircraft deliveries and revenues to grow in 2024, the company said on Monday. -
SpaceX’s Starship Launches On Third and Most Successful Test Flight
15 March 2024
The Washington Post reports, “SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft made it to space and traveled more than halfway around the world... -
F-35 Achieves Long-Delayed Full-Rate Production Milestone
15 March 2024
Aviation Week reports, “The Lockheed Martin F-35 has been approved for full-rate production by the U.S. Defense Department in a long-delayed decision that comes after... -
This Company Aims to be the First to Mine the Moon
14 March 2024
The Washington Post reports, “Nearly a decade ago, Congress passed a law that allows private American space companies the rights to resources they mine on celestial bodies, including the moon.. Now Interlune, founded by former Blue Origin executives... -
Lilium to Partner with Atlantic Aviation to Electrify More Than 100 Atlantic FBOs
14 March 2024
Flying Magazine reports Atlantic Aviation “on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Germany’s Lilium to electrify its network of more than 100 FBOs.” -
AIAA Statement on Third SpaceX Starship Test Flight
14 March 2024
AIAA issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on today’s test flight of Starship from Starbase, Texas. We are excited to witness this new launch vehicle reaching orbit. -
Japan’s Space One Rocket Explodes Moments After Launch
13 March 2024
AP News reports, “A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still under investigation.” -
Boeing MH-139 Nuclear Security Helicopter Enters Operational Service
13 March 2024
FlightGlobal reports, “An operational US Air Force unit has for the first time received one of the new Grey Wolf helicopters, which will replace the Bell UH-1N...
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