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NASA Flies Laminar-Flow Wing Concept on F-15
13 February 2026
Aerotime reports, “NASA has taken a small but important step toward cleaner, more efficient flight on future airliners by testing a…
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My Daily Launch Will Not Publish 16 February
13 February 2026
In observance of Presidents’ Day, we will not publish on Monday, 16 February. Service will resume on Tuesday, 17 February.
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New Crew Launches to ISS Following NASA’s First Medical Evacuation
13 February 2026
AP News reports, “A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth…
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Forget Cloud: Istari Unveils “Ground,” A New Data Sharing Infrastructure Tailored for Aerospace
13 February 2026
The internet – convenient, data-centralized, and governed by a single “I agree” consent button – is fundamentally misaligned…
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FAA Chief Says Canada Nears Certification of Long-Delayed Gulfstream Jets
12 February 2026
Flying Magazine reports, “Regulators in Canada are close to completing their certification of some long-delayed Gulfstream business…
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SpaceX Adds 24 Satellites to Starlink Constellation After West Coast Launch
12 February 2026
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, Feb. 11…
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Soft Power and the Race to the Moon: Why Cislunar Norms Are the Next Hill to Hold
12 February 2026
For most of the Space Age, geopolitics played out in Earth orbit. That era is ending. The next strategic arena is cislunar space which…
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Lockheed Martin C-130J Deliveries Suspended Pending Tech Fix
11 February 2026
Breaking Defense reports, “Deliveries of Lockheed Martin-built C-130J aircraft to the US Air Force have been halted due to a…
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FCC Clears Amazon to Launch 4,500 Additional LEO Satellites
11 February 2026
CNBC reports, “The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it approved Amazon’s request to deploy 4,500 satellites…
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Prime Air Drone Falls in Residential Area During Texas Test Operations
10 February 2026
Aerotime reports, “An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone made contact with an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, before breaking…
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NASA Weighs Next Crew Vehicle as Starliner Return Plans Advance
10 February 2026
Space News reports, “As NASA prepares to launch a new crew to the space station, the agency has yet to decide which spacecraft it will use for the next crew rotation mission … NASA has said Starliner-1…
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Career Accelerator Ignites Student Momentum at AIAA SciTech Forum
10 February 2026
At AIAA SciTech Forum, a new student-focused career development program made a powerful debut—drawing packed rooms, buzzing conversations, and a palpable…
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Marine Corps Unveils First NDAA-Approved 3D-Printed UAS
9 February 2026
Defense News reports, “The U.S. Marine Corps has pioneered a 3D-printed first-person view drone that is easy to assemble, ready for field…
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How a Tiny Plasma Device Could Reduce Drag and Make Future Aircraft Faster and Cleaner
9 February 2026
A tiny plasma device may hold the key to a long‑standing problem in aviation: skin‑friction drag. A thin strip of electrodes that ionizes the air…
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SpaceX Puts Mars Plans on Hold to Prioritize NASA Moon Effort
9 February 2026
The Wall Street Journal reports, “SpaceX has put off a mission to Mars planned for this year, shifting its focus to a long-promised lunar…
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Pratt & Whitney Sees Aftermarket Momentum Building in 2026
6 February 2026
Aviation Week reports, “Pratt & Whitney is projecting high-single-digit commercial aftermarket growth in 2026, bolstered by strength in…
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Slow Launch Tempo Clouds Long-Term Role of Space Launch System
6 February 2026
Ars Technica reports, “The Space Launch System rocket program is now a decade and a half old, and it continues to be dominated by…
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Resilient Student Scholarship Empowers Future Aerospace Researcher
6 February 2026
AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing a degree in aerospace. The recipient…
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Building Transatlantic Ties: AIAA Advances Collaboration Across Germany
5 February 2026
In January, an AIAA delegation traveled across Germany to strengthen institutional partnerships, engage with student branches…
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Boeing Targets South Carolina for 787 Engineering Expansion
5 February 2026
Ars Technica reports, “A US House committee with oversight of NASA unanimously passed a “reauthorization” act for the space agency…
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House Committee Endorses Commercial Path for Future Deep Space Program
5 February 2026
Ars Technica reports, “A US House committee with oversight of NASA unanimously passed a “reauthorization” act for the space agency…
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Boeing Unveils 787 Upgrades Aimed at Range and Capacity Gains
4 February 2026
Simple Flying reports, “American plane-maker Boeing will improve the already hugely successful 787 Dreamliner, with increased cargo capacity and/or longer range for the 787-9 and 787-10 variants.
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SpaceX Grounds Falcon 9 After Upper Stage Deorbit Issue
4 February 2026
SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. As SPACE reports, “‘Teams are reviewing data to determine root cause…
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Boeing Eyes Global Growth for T-7A, Prioritizes U.S. Air Force Commitments
3 February 2026
Aviation Week reports, “Boeing sees opportunities growing for its T-7A Red Hawk trainer internationally, but first things first: meeting the USAF’s timeline that has continued to slip. The company…
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Persistent Hydrogen Leaks Push Artemis II Launch to March
3 February 2026
Ars Technica reports, “The launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission will have to wait another month after a fueling test Monday uncovered hydrogen leaks in the connection between the rocket and its launch platform.
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Lockheed’s AI Factory: Turning a “Digital Thread” Into a Battle-Ready Advantage
3 February 2026
A new AI platform that provides defense-grade security across environments is now available from Lockheed Martin, which has created a subsidiary to manage it.
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Boeing Showcases MQ-28 Milestones Amid Growing CCA Demand
2 February 2026
Aviation Week reports, “Boeing Australia expects to have the operational version of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat flying for that nation’s air force by 2028 as it uses momentum there…
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Blue Origin Halts Space Tourism Program as It Prioritizes Moon Efforts
2 February 2026
The New York Times reports “the New Shepard rocket from Blue Origin, which brought 92 people on trips to the edge of space, will cease flying for at least two years as the…
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Meet Jenna Eppink, 2026 AIAA Engineer of the Year
2 February 2026
Jenna Eppink was recognized as the 2026 Engineer of the Year at AIAA SciTech Forum in January in Orlando. She received the award…
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Lockheed CEO Confirms RQ-170’s Role in Complex Maduro Operation
30 January 2026
Defense One reports, “An extremely secretive Air Force spy drone was used in the U.S. military’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro this…
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Rocket Lab Launches South Korean Disaster-Monitoring Satellite After Delay
30 January 2026
SPACE reports, “Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.
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Hands-On Aerospace: Technical Committees Bring STEM to Middle School Classrooms
30 January 2026
During AIAA SciTech Forum, three AIAA technical committees, the Structural Dynamics TC, Structures TC, and Aerodynamics Measurement…
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Canada Weighs Split Fighter Fleet, US Concerned by F-35 cuts
29 January 2026
Aerotime reports, “Canadian officials are weighing a mixed fighter fleet that could see Sweden’s Saab account for roughly half of the eventual replacement program…
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Northrop Sees Return to Growth in Space Business Following 2025 Decline
29 January 2026
Via Satellite reports, “Northrop Grumman’s Space segment saw an 8% decline in sales in 2025, but the company is projecting a return to growth in 2026. Northrop Grumman….
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AIAA Strengthens International Engagement
29 January 2026
AIAA convened an international gathering on Monday at the Palace Asinaridi San Marzano, the headquarters of Italian satellite manufacturer Space Industries, to…
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NTSB Report Highlights FAA Oversight Gaps Behind D.C. Midair Collision
28 January 2026
The New York Times reports, “The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the Federal Aviation Administration had approved dangerous flight routes…
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Forty Years After Challenger, Spaceflight Remains a High-Stakes Endeavor
28 January 2026
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. SPACE reports that four decades later, human spaceflight remains…
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AIAA Strengthens International Engagement
27 January 2026
AIAA convened an international gathering on Monday at the Palace Asinari di San Marzano, the headquarters of Italian…
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Boeing Posts 57% Jump in Quarterly Sales as Deliveries Surge
27 January 2026
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries have surged over the past year as the manufacturer expects to continue to increase production. CNBC reports, “The company’s airplane deliveries…
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NASA Seeks External Partners to Help Extend Earth Science Missions
27 January 2026
Space News reports, “NASA’s Earth Science Division is exploring partnerships with external organizations to support instruments mounted on the International Space…
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Mohammad Ayoubi, Santa Clara University
27 January 2026
Mohammad Ayoubi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University (SCU) and is the faculty advisor for the AIAA SCU…
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Drone Delivery Firm Zipline Raises $600 Million for US Growth
26 January 2026
Aerotime reports pioneering autonomous drone delivery Zipline “has raised $600 million from private investors, in order to fuel its continued expansion…
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Virgin Galactic Taps All-Female Team for Upcoming Suborbital Research Mission
26 January 2026
CBS News reports, “Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins ‘CBS News 24/7 Mornings’ to…
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2026 AIAA Election Now Open
26 January 2026
The 2026 election is being held from 26 January–20 February 2026, and we will continue to vote electronically.
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AIAA Announces New Student Branches
26 January 2026
AIAA is pleased to announce it has provisionally chartered five new student branches at the AIAA Council of Directors meeting during AIAA SciTech Forum…
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From the Institute: AIAA Announces New Student Branches
26 January 2026
AIAA is pleased to announce it has provisionally chartered five new student branches at the AIAA Council of Directors meeting during AIAA SciTech Forum 2026…
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AIAA Honorary Fellow Liebeck Died in January 2026
26 January 2026
Robert H. Liebeck, a world-renowned authority in the fields of aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and aircraft design, died on 12 January 2026. He was 87…
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FAA Moves to Permanently Restrict Helicopters, Powered Lift Near Reagan National
23 January 2026
Flying Magazine reports, “Close to one year after a fatal midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter…
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Blue Origin Sends Six Space Tourists to Edge of Space
23 January 2026
Blue Origin launched six people to suborbital space today (Jan. 22). SPACE reports it “was the 17th human spaceflight” for the company, “and the…
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Aviation Week Podcast: What Did SciTech Reveal About the Future of Aerospace?
23 January 2026
Listen in as Aviation Week’s Guy Norris and Graham Warwick report back from their annual pilgrimage to AIAA SciTech.
