Tag: aerospace engineering

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Returns to Earth After Nearly 6 Months Aboard ISS

Upward reports, “After nearly six months onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the four astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission have safely returned to Earth.  This weekend’s splashdown off the coast of California concludes a long-duration science expedition that supported dozens of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®.”
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Beta Technologies’ CX300 Begins Test Flights in Norway

Flying Magazine reports, “Fresh off a multiweek European ‘Grand Tour’ comprising stops in Ireland, the U.K., France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark, Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX300 is conducting its first test flights in Norway. The aircraft, tail number N214BT, was recently delivered to customer Bristow Group, whose pilots took it to the skies for the first time on Friday. The flight marks the start of a six-month series of evaluations within Norway’s international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation.”
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Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97

The Washington Post reports, “James A. Lovell Jr., the American astronaut who commanded the Apollo 13 spacecraft on its lunar voyage in 1970 and shepherded it on a perilous four-day journey back to Earth after an oxygen tank exploded, an ordeal that transfixed the world, died Aug. 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97.”
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From Space to Signal: Experts Outline the Stakes and Solutions for U.S. PNT Resilience

From the Institute
“If GPS is compromised, the consequences will cascade across sectors, from defense to commerce to everyday civilian life. This is not a theoretical risk; it is a strategic imperative,” stated AIAA CEO Clay Mowry at a July briefing at the U.S. House of Representatives. The discussion brought together more than 80 Congressional staff, industry leaders, and stakeholders to hear an expert panel assess the state of U.S. PNT capabilities that support the GPS.
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Bombardier to Expand Private Jet Aftermarket Service Across U.S.

Reuters reports, “Bombardier said on Thursday it would expand existing service centers and likely open new ones in the United States to drive higher revenues, as the Canadian business jet maker meets higher customer demand for its aftermarket care. The expansion is expected to roll out over the coming years and will focus on both regions where the company currently operates as well as new ones, Bombardier said in a statement, without disclosing the names of the areas.”
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Podcast: The Evolution of Multi-mission Orbital Vehicles

Space News reports, “In this episode of Space Minds, host Jeff Foust moderates the panel “Evolution of Multi-Mission Orbital Vehicles” recorded live on July 24” at 2025 ASCEND in Las Vegas.  Panelists include Col. Owen Stephens, USSF; Seth Lacy, USSF; Micahel Creech, Firefly Aerospace; and Israel “Fig” Figueroa, Firefly Aerospace.
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Boeing’s 5th 777X Makes First Flight from Paine Field

Flying Magazine reports, “Boeing’s fifth 777-9X made its first flight Tuesday, launching out of Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) in Everett, Washington, just north of Seattle. According to the Seattle Times, the aircraft lifted off at approximately 11 a.m. PDT. It is classified as a production airplane, with its primary function being to determine if certain features of the aircraft work as expected.”
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Industry Experts Chart the Future of AI and Autonomy in Military Aviation

FROM THE INSTITUTE
The future of air power lies in the seamless collaboration between humans and machines, according to a panel of thought leaders from the Canadian Department of National Defence, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and leading defense firms Anduril, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Ribbit who discussed “Injecting Intelligence in Military Programs” at AIAA AVIATION Forum last month in Las Vegas.
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Embraer Backlog at All-time High, Private Jet Revenue Up 64%

Aerotime reports, “Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, indicating strong revenues from its executive aviation segments and a backlog valued at $29.7 billion. On August 5, 2025, Embraer said that its performance was ‘not materially impacted’ by US tariffs, despite during a conference call Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto telling listeners they were a ’cause for concern’”.
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