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AIAA Welcomes ISS National Laboratory to 2025 ASCEND
23 June 2025
AIAA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, announced they are expanding programming…
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Airbus’ Racer Rotorcraft Achieves Speed Target
20 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “Airbus Helicopters has achieved its speed target with its Racer compound rotorcraft, successfully flying the…
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Sat Tracking Firms Say Chinese Satellite Appears to be Trying First-ever On-orbit Refueling
20 June 2025
Breaking Defense reports, “A Chinese satellite designed for refueling missions has been dancing awfully close to another Chinese bird in orbit…
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GA-ASI Partners with Saab to Enhance AEW&C System Performance on MQ-9B
19 June 2025
Unmanned Systems Technology reports, “General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Saab have partnered to integrate…
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SpaceX Starship Upper Stage Explodes While Being Prepped for Next Engine Test Firing
19 June 2025
CBS News reports a SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded in a spectacular conflagration during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing…
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FAA Partners with Regulators in Four Countries to Develop Air Taxi Certification ‘Roadmap’
18 June 2025
Flight Global reports the Federal Aviation Administration and agencies in four partner countries have rolled out a ‘roadmap’ for the type certification of electric…
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SpaceX Completes 75th Falcon 9 Launch of the Year, Deploys 28 Starlink Satellites
18 June 2025
Spaceflight Now reports, “SpaceX completed its 75th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year with a mission that blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station…
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NASA Chief Says X-59 Will Still Play Key Role in Return to Supersonic Flight
18 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “The X-59 low boom demonstrator remains highly relevant, says NASA’s acting administrator. Although running years behind…
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ULA to Launch Amazon’s Second Batch of Kuiper Internet Satellites
17 June 2025
SPACE reports, “United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch Amazon’s second group of satellites for its Kuiper internet satellite constellation today…
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Beta Technologies’ Alia Becomes First Electric Aircraft to Fly in the Paris Air Show
17 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “The Paris Air Show kicked off with a bang—or more accurately, a whir—as Beta Technologies’ Alia became the first electric…
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NASA Set to Launch Ax-4 Mission to ISS as Soon as June 19
16 June 2025
Space News reports, “NASA says a private astronaut mission could launch to the International Space Station as soon as June 19 as it works…
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Southwest Airlines Adding Cockpit Alert System to Increase Runway Safety
16 June 2025
The Wall Street Journal reports, “Southwest Airlines is adding a new cockpit-alert system to help its pilots avoid dangerous situations…
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NASA Delays Commercial Crew Launch to Inspect Space Station Leaks
13 June 2025
The Washington Post reports, “NASA said Thursday it was postponing a launch of private astronauts to the International Space Station while it works…
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Bristow Doubles Pre-Orders of Vertical Aerospace’s VX-4
13 June 2025
Flight Global reports, “Vertical Aerospace is to join forces with Bristow Group to establish what is effectively a wet-leasing operation…
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Greek Entrepreneur Hopes to Build Giant Net to Catch Incoming Cargo on the Moon
13 June 2025
SPACE reports, “Greece-based entrepreneur has a unique idea for moon-bound deliveries: using a giant net to catch packages launched…
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Air India Boeing 787-8 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in First 787 Fatal Accident
12 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, on June 12. The crash is the first fatal accident…
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Experts Needed for AIAA Standard Revision Project
12 June 2025
The AIAA Standards Steering Committee has approved a revision project for AIAA S-120B, Mass Properties Control for Space Systems. This standard outlines mass control requirements for space system development.
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The Space Economy Offers a New Frontier for Business Growth
12 June 2025
Via Satellite reports, “The space economy, which for millennia was only a distant dream, is now a present reality. A rapidly expanding sector…
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Saab Gripen E Jet Completes First AI-controlled Flight Tests
11 June 2025
Aerotime reports, “Saab has completed a series of flight tests integrating artificial intelligence into its Gripen E fighter jet, the company announced on June 11…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites from Florida
11 June 2025
Spaceflight Now reports SpaceX landed its 460th booster in the midst of the Starlink 12-24 mission, marking “the 460th booster landing to date.” Liftoff from pad…
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Boeing Books 303 New Orders in May in One of Highest Monthly Order Tallies in Company History
11 June 2025
Reuters reports, “Boeing heads into the Paris Air Show after a blockbuster May that included booking 303 new orders and rolling out 38 new 737…
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New Executive Order Aims to Usher in New Generation of U.S. Aircraft
10 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to usher in a new generation of drones, self-flying planes, and electric vertical takeoff…
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SpaceX Launches 70th Falcon 9 Mission of the Year
10 June 2025
SPACE reports SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (June 8), on the 70th mission of 2025 for the company’s Falcon 9 rocket. “Fifty-two of those…
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U.S. Navy’s T-54A Trainer Achieves IOC
10 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “The U.S. Navy’s new multi-engine trainer reached initial operational capability (IOC) in May, the service announced June 9. The Textron T-54A Merlin II is…
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2025 ASCEND to Accelerate Our Off-World Future
9 June 2025
AIAA announced today a powerful lineup of speakers who will take the stage at 2025 ASCEND, 22–24 July, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The three-day event will address…
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Trump Orders FAA to Repeal Ban on Overland Supersonic Flight
9 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order instructing the FAA to repeal its ban on supersonic flight over U.S. land.
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Amazon’s Second Batch of Kuiper Internet Satellites Targeted for June 13 Launch on Atlas V
9 June 2025
SPACE reports, “Amazon’s second fleet of internet satellites now has a target launch date. The stack of 27 satellites, part of Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation…
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2025 AIAA Awards Gala Held in April
6 June 2025
AIAA presented its premier awards at the AIAA Awards Gala, 30 April, at Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. The Class of 2025 AIAA Fellows…
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AURA AERO Unveils French Alternative to Reaper Drone
6 June 2025
Aerotime reports, “Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has unveiled ENBATA, a new “low-cost high-performance” MALE…
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Japan’s ispace Fails in its Second Attempt to Place Resilience Lander on Moon
6 June 2025
Reuters reports, “Japanese company ispace said its uncrewed moon lander likely crashed onto the lunar surface during its touchdown attempt on Friday…
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U.S. Army Launches ‘Major Overhaul’ of its Flight School Following Deadly Crashes
5 June 2025
Defense News reports, “In the wake of a string of deadly military aviation accidents over the past several years, the U.S. Army…
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Blue Origin Unveils Plans for Enabling Long-Term Human Presence on the Moon
5 June 2025
SPACE reports, “Blue Origin has begun revealing how it plans to establish itself as a provider of hardware to enable long-term human…
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Beta’s Alia CX300 Makes First Electric Flight into New York City Airport
4 June 2025
Aviation International News reports, “Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 on Tuesday [became] the first all-electric aircraft to land at a New York City airport…
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Commercial Space Companies to Perform Launch Range Upgrades
4 June 2025
Space News reports, “The U.S. Space Force awarded Jacobs Technology a contract worth up to $4 billion over 10 years to provide engineering and technical services…
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New High-Density Battery Provides Up to 63% More Flight Time for UAVs
4 June 2025
Unmanned Systems Technology reports, “Tulip Tech, a high-tech battery innovator based in the Neatherlands, has revealed a major leap forward in UAV endurance with the integration…
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Archer Aviation Performing Piloted Flights of its Midnight Electric Aircraft
3 June 2025
Electrek reports, “All-electric aircraft developer Archer has entered a key development phase ahead of full-fledged flight certification and commercial…
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Future of Flight Takes Center Stage at 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum
3 June 2025
AIAA announced its program for the 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 21–25 July, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The five-day event will focus on the theme, “Navigating the Future: Sustainability, Safety, and Innovation.”
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Resilience Lunar Lander to Attempt ‘Sea of Cold’ Moon Landing This Week
3 June 2025
SPACE reports, “The Japanese company ispace is poised to make a historic moon landing this week. The company’s Reslience lunar lander will attempt to touch down in Mare Frigoris…
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U.S. Pauses Sale of CFM Aircraft Engine to China
2 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “The U.S. Commerce Department has paused the sale of some American-made aviation equipment to China, including CFM International’s LEAP 1-C engine, which Chinese…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from West Coast
2 June 2025
Spaceflight Now reports, “SpaceX closed out May with its 16th Falcon 9 launch of the month. The Saturday afternoon launch from the company’s West Coast launch pad carried 27…
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Trailblazing STEM Educator Amy Medina Jorge Completes Spaceflight on Blue Origin’s NS-32 Mission
31 May 2025
AIAA issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to Amy Medina Jorge on her journey beyond the Kármán line!
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Advanced Air Mobility, AI Crucial Topics Planned for 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum
30 May 2025
The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the venue to tackle both longstanding challenges from detect-and-avoid – to emerging trends like how…
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FBO Market Expected to Grow to $41.4B by 2031
30 May 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “The market for FBOs—the companies that handle services at airports like fueling, hangaring, and aircraft maintenance—is set to grow…
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SpaceX Targeting Record-Breaking 170 Orbital Launches in 2025
30 May 2025
SPACE reports, “SpaceX will end up launching an orbital mission nearly every other day in 2025, if all goes according to plan. “We’re targeting 170 launches by the end of…
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AIAA, CSF, SFA, and SGAC Collaborate to Expand ASCEND 2026 in Washington, D.C.
29 May 2025
AIAA, the Commercial Space Federation (CSF), the Space Force Association (SFA), and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)announced today they are joining forces on an integrated space event, ASCEND 2026, spanning…
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U.S. Suspends Exports of Jet Engine and Semiconductor Technology to China
29 May 2025
The New York Times reports, “The Trump administration has suspended some sales to China of critical U.S. technologies, including those related to jet engines…
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Space Ops: Blue Origin Prepares to Leapfrog SpaceX to the Moon
29 May 2025
Aviation Week reports, “Blue Origin plans to attempt a lunar landing this year. If successful, the MK1, which is 26 ft. tall and 10 ft. in diameter, would become the largest…
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Hermeus Quarterhorse Demonstrator Makes First Flight
28 May 2025
Aviation Week reports, “High-speed aircraft developer Hermeus has successfully flown its remotely piloted Quarterhorse Mk. 1 demonstrator…
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Physicists Record Rocket Launches for Acoustic Insights
28 May 2025
The New York Times reports that physicists who record rocket launches and landings are learning important facts about the acoustics of spaceflight.
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Beta Technologies’ CX300 Kicks Off European Tour After Completing Flights Across U.S.
27 May 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “In February and March, Beta Technologies flew its all-electric CX300 production aircraft on a six-week, 25-state, 8,000 nm barnstorm across the U.S…