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AIAA Statement on the NASA SpaceX Crew-8 Launch
4 March 2024
AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional, student, and educator members of AIAA, we congratulate the entire NASA SpaceX team…
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General Atomics’ XQ-67A Makes First Flight
1 March 2024
Defense One reports, “General Atomics’ new air combat drone has flown, another step toward what the Air Force is calling the ‘first of a second generation’ of autonomous…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Makes Rare Leap Day Launch
1 March 2024
Spaceflight Now reports that at 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Starlink 6-40 mission…
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AIAA Announces 2024 International Student Conference Winners
29 February 2024
AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 International Student Conference winners in partnership with the AIAA Foundation. During the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum in January, 21 technical paper first-place finalists…
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ISS Air Leak Poses No Danger to Crew According to Russian Space Officials
29 February 2024
AP News reports Russian space officials have acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS), but say “it poses no danger to its crew.”
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Norway Considers Grounding Sikorsky Helicopters After Fatal Crash
29 February 2024
Reuters reports, “Norway on Thursday halted all helicopter traffic to its offshore oil and gas fields after a deadly crash, and said it was considering grounding Sikorsky’s S-92A aircraft model while investigating ….
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T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Wraps Up Extreme Temperature Testing
28 February 2024
Flying Magazine reports that the U.S. Air Force’s new Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has finished extreme temperature testing to evaluate “its endurance…
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Intuitive Machines’ Moon Lander Mission to End Early
28 February 2024
The Washington Post reports, “Odysseus, the first privately developed spacecraft to touch down on the lunar surface, has only hours left to live, the company that operates it said Tuesday, bringing…”
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Pittsburgh International Airport Microgrid Wins Prestigious 2024 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for Environmental Innovation
28 February 2024
AIAA congratulates Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) as the winner of the 2024 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for the creation of its cost-saving and emissions-reducing airport microgrid project.
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Odysseus Moon Lander Sends Photos Home Before Spacecraft Likely Dies
27 February 2024
The New York Times reports “The privately built American spacecraft’s ability to send home images and other data has been limited by its sideways landing…
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NASA SpaceX Crew-8 Mission to Launch Friday
27 February 2024
Flying Magazine reports, “NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is set to launch via a Falcon 9 rocket Friday, ferrying three space agency astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut to the International Space Station (ISS).”
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 Remains Top-Selling Business TwinJet
27 February 2024
Aviation International News reports, “Following the release of the 2023 year-end delivery numbers by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Embraer announced that for the 12th consecutive year…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 24 Starlink Satellites
26 February 2024
Spaceflight Now reports “SpaceX launched its biggest batch of second generation Starlink Satellites to date on Sunday.” The launch was the first featuring a batch…
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Joby Aviation Achieves Key Air Taxi Certification Milestone
26 February 2024
Flying Magazine reports “It’s full steam ahead for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation.” The company recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings….
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Intuitive Machines’ Moon Lander Lying on Its Side but Still Functional
26 February 2024
The New York Times reports “The Odysseus spacecraft was drifting horizontally as it set down, and a landing strut may have hit an obstacle on the surface…
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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…
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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…
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AIAA Statement on the IM-1 Mission
22 February 2024
AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “Congratulations to the IM-1 mission team on the successful soft landing at the south pole of the moon! We were thrilled watching the Odysseus lander’s journey to the lunar surface unfold in real time.
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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
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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.”
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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….
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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…
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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.”
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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.”
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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…
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ASCE’s Future World Vision initiative: Cities of the Future
13 February 2024
ASCE and MacGillivray Freeman Films – the team that brought Dream Big: Engineering Our World to giant screens around the world – have united to produce a new film inspired by ASCE’s…
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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…
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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…
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2024 Engineers Week Greeting from NSPE President Bill Atkinson
12 February 2024
NSPE President Bill Atkinson, P.E., F.NSPE, welcomes you to the future and invites you to join in the celebration of National Engineers Week 2024.
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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 added on to existing spacecraft already in orbit.” Full Story (SPACE)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.”
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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…
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AIAA Announces Class of 2024 Honorary Fellows and Fellows
8 February 2024
AIAA proudly congratulates its newly elected Class of 2024 Honorary Fellows and Fellows. The class will be inducted during a ceremony on Tuesday, 14 May, in Washington, DC, and celebrated during the AIAA Awards Gala on Wednesday, 15 May…
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AIAA Announces 2024 Premier Award Winners
8 February 2024
AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the AIAA Premier Awards, recognizing the most influential and inspiring individuals in aerospace whose outstanding contributions merit the highest accolades.
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Michimasa Fujino to Receive the 2024 Daniel Guggenheim Medal for Design and Development of the HondaJet
8 February 2024
Michimasa Fujino has been awarded the 2024 Daniel Guggenheim Medal for technical innovation and leadership in conceiving, designing, and bringing HondaJet to a leading position in the business jet market.