NOTAMs, or Notices to Airmen, represent critical alerts within aviation that impact flight operations globally. These notices provide essential information regarding potential hazards such as runway closures, restricted airspace, and weather conditions. Simply Flying’s Flight Tracker offers a straightforward method for pilots and air traffic controllers...
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NASA officially recognized Chinyere Ukeje as the winner of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table on Thursday. The contest focused on developing novel approaches to creating secure and healthy sustenance for astronauts during long-duration missions...
NASA's carbon-capture technology, initially developed for use on Mars missions, is now being utilized by several breweries across the United States. The innovative system, designed to remove carbon dioxide from spacecraft air, has been successfully adapted...
NASA researchers at Johnson Space Center in Houston have developed a new guidance and navigation system called SPLICE to prepare for safe landings on the moon and beyond. The SPLICE experiment utilizes an Alta-X drone that conducted tests near NASA's...
Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2 successfully completed its initial flight on November 3, 2023, marking a significant step forward in electric aviation development. The aircraft is currently undergoing a flight test program designed to evaluate performance...
A United States-India satellite captured a remarkable time-lapse video documenting the progression of a volcanic eruption at the Krasheninnikov volcano pair located along the Pacific coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The event began following a...
The NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission on the International Space Station will focus heavily on understanding the impact of spaceflight on astronaut health and performance. Specifically, researchers are conducting investigations into alterations in blood flow and...
South African firm Paramount recently unveiled its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle, the V-Raven, at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) event near Pretoria. The demonstration occurred earlier this month and showcased the...
Ryanair Group’s Boeing 737-800 experienced a perilous landing at Manchester Airport following an erroneous rejection of its diversion request during severe Scottish weather conditions. UK investigators have concluded that the aircraft touched down with...
Pentagon probe into shipment blunder comes as Australia’s defence minister downplays sensitivity of missing components. An US Department of War investigation is under way into how parts from a Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter went...
Pentagon probe into shipment blunder comes as Australia’s defence minister downplays sensitivity of missing parts. An US Department of War investigation is underway into how parts from a Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter went missing...
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2026, showcases "The Ghosts of Five Supernovas," an extraordinary celestial event captured in narrowband hydrogen-alpha light. This stunning image reveals five distinct supernova remnants located within...
A persistent low-lying cloud layer enveloped much of western Washington and Oregon during the autumn season. This atmospheric phenomenon created an "autumn ambience" across the affected regions. Notably, mountainous terrain situated close to the coastline...
NASA is undertaking a project to modernize systems used by commercial airlines, focusing on improving passenger experience during flights. Researchers recognize common frustrations experienced by travelers, including delays on the tarmac and extended...
The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Croatia as the...
NASA has selected the Far-Infrared Telescope as the initial instrument for the groundbreaking PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) mission. The project represents the inaugural step into a newly defined category of NASA astrophysics...
The FarmFlux mission, spearheaded by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, aims to investigate agricultural emissions as a significant yet largely unexplored component of global environmental systems. More than a dozen sensors will be...
On September 19, 2026, the Hubble Space Telescope produced an image showcasing the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0417, utilizing its capabilities as a gravitational lens. The lensing effect concentrates light from distant objects, allowing for detailed...
For nearly a century, *Flying* Magazine has remained dedicated to serving the aviation community across the United States. The publication continues to fulfill its mission by addressing the evolving requirements of pilots nationwide. This enduring legacy...
Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent on Sept. 12, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The ice covered an estimated 1.78 million square miles (4.6 million square kilometers),...
Shannon Lucid’s Record-Setting Mission Aboard Mir Three days before returning to Earth, Shannon W. Lucid—who joined NASA in 1978 as one of its first six female astronauts—checked in on wheat growing in the Svet greenhouse aboard the Russian space station...
Over five hundred individuals attended the twelfth annual Girls in Aviation Day event held in Houston. Participants engaged in a variety of interactive experiences designed to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The day...
The FFA 2026 Hyperwall project is slated to commence on January 1, 2026, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Construction of the primary hyperwall will be completed by June 30, 2026, utilizing a total budget of $47 million. The system's core...
Additional rotorcraft would boost Copenhagen’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The US Department of State has approved a potential $425 million foreign military sale to Denmark of three Sikorsky MH-60R multi-mission helicopters, along with related...
Administered by the AFPC and AFCS, the initiative connects active-duty spouses undergoing a permanent change of station with direct hiring opportunities.
Top leaders of the Air Force and Space Force, joined by their spouses, offered observations into the lives of military families and how that dynamic contributes in real ways to readiness and defense of the nation.
For more information, contact Jonathan E. Jones, Langley Research Center, [email protected] Download the PDF version The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to communicate the risks associated with freeze–thaw cycles in hydrazine monopropellant...
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope achieved a significant accomplishment on September 19th, successfully completing its 200,000th orbit around Earth. This orbital feat represents a major milestone for the venerable observatory, which has been instrumental in...
Embraer is collaborating with Honeywell to investigate a GPS navigation system instability affecting its E2 family of regional jets. The airframer reports receiving reports concerning the problem, but maintains that it does not compromise operational...
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has established its inaugural space squadron, marking a significant step for the United Kingdom’s defense capabilities. This new unit is specifically designed to address evolving challenges within orbital environments. Initial...
Three significant Royal Australian Air Force platforms have reached critical milestones, substantially enhancing Australia's surveillance capabilities. The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has achieved a notable advancement,...