Russia is set to commence its ninth resupply mission, designated Progress 96, targeting the International Space Station on September 16th. This unmanned spacecraft will deliver approximately three metric tons of essential supplies to the orbiting laboratory. The launch is scheduled for a time yet to be announced, but viewers are encouraged to tune in for...
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Etihad Airways and Swissport have formalized a broadened international collaboration through a memorandum of understanding. This expansion will increase the number of airports where Swissport delivers services to Etihad from thirty to forty locations...
Airbus is utilizing a newly introduced instrumentation station, originally developed for the A350-1000ULR, to support testing of its upcoming A350 freighter aircraft. The airframer intends to conduct the initial flight with a crew consisting of five...
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2026, showcases an infrared view of galaxy Messier 64 (M64), also known as the Magnificent Galaxy, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The image reveals intricate details within the spiral arms of...
Seven individuals were honored by the NASA Ames Science Directorate as "Stars of the Month" for September 2026. These team members – Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejandro Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo –...
A new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) indicates that Heathrow’s planned third runway expansion is fundamentally incompatible with the United Kingdom's ambitious climate goals as currently defined. The CCC asserts that approval for the...
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is extending its operational lifespan significantly following a recent successful engine burn test. Originally slated for a five-year initial mission complemented by an additional five years of operations, the...
During the “Sustaining Forces Through Acquisition and Innovation” panel held at the 2026 AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference, senior acquisition and Defense Agency Fellows (DAF) highlighted a significant shift occurring within the acquisition landscape....
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a new StarCraft title, marking a significant departure from the franchise’s established real-time strategy gameplay. This upcoming installment will be developed as a dark open-world first-person shooter experience. The...
The U.S. Space Force is opening up about its operation of orbital weapons, "that can defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks."
CMSAF Wolfe delivered his keynote address at the 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference focusing on team-driven combat readiness.
NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. International...
Honda Aircraft has pushed back the launch of its HA-480 Echelon light business jet to 2031, a delay of three years from the originally planned date. This decision stems from ongoing and persistent supply chain challenges impacting the airframer’s...
SpaceX has set its sights on launching Starship for an ambitious orbital mission slated for September 22nd. This inaugural attempt aims to achieve Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in the development of the spacecraft. The planned flight...
Scientists are exploring the possibility of microscopic alien technology being present within lunar dust samples collected by NASA’s Artemis missions. The research team is investigating whether unusual metallic particles found in the regolith could...
The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) is advocating for JetBlue to demand a more robust response regarding adverse weather conditions and air traffic control shortages. These concerns are notably concentrated within the Northeastern United...
NASA is celebrating International Observe the Moon Night on September 19th, following the successful Artemis II mission which saw four individuals orbit the moon for the first time since 1972. The event offers opportunities for the public to observe the...
On September 2nd, 2026, Artemis III crew members Randy Bresnik and Luca Parmitano toured NASA Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building as part of a scheduled visit. The tour focused specifically on observing the integration process for the solid rocket boosters...
A significant advancement has been achieved in the potential for long-duration Martian missions through the development of technology capable of producing rocket fuel directly on the planet’s surface. Scientists are exploring methods to extract propellant...
A satellite's view from above fills the gaps in our understanding of the grim realities of war and makes it harder for totalitarian regimes to hide their crimes. But challenges exist.
Anduril Industries is currently incorporating a range of new weaponry into its FQ-44 Fury autonomous fighter jet, including guided bombs, low-cost cruise missiles, and rocket pods. This expansion follows a successful test firing in July where an AIM-120...
Thales is focusing on expanding its sales of the UK-produced lightweight modular missile (LMM) due to increased demand driven by the war in Ukraine, which began in early 2022. The company highlights the significance of international sales for sustaining...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a stunning panoramic image of the star-forming region IC 348, marking one of the most expansive visuals produced by the telescope thus far. Astronomers utilized Webb’s capabilities to investigate this locale...
"Both of our workspaces this week contained features unlike quite anything we have seen in the past."
The Soviet Union’s Zond 5 mission achieved a historic milestone on September 15, 1968, marking the first circumlunar flight undertaken by any nation. This ambitious endeavor involved launching a spacecraft equipped with live animals – specifically, several...
The National Space Support Center (NSSC) offers comprehensive travel reimbursement to all authorized agency travelers across various categories. These include domestic, foreign, local, Emergency Transportation Daily (ETD), and Change of Station (COS)...
The International Observe The Moon Night (IntOOMN) event will take place on September 19th, 2026, coinciding with a favorable lunar position. During this global celebration, participants can focus on observing the moon’s diverse features including its...
ACI World has issued a strong appeal to aviation regulators worldwide, urging them to modernize the current system for allocating airport landing slots. The trade body contends that this existing framework is demonstrably outdated and inefficient in...
SpaceX will launch its second classified mission for the U.S. Space Force in less than a week tonight (Sept. 15), and you can watch the action live.
Even as Whiteman prepares for the next era, its core mission never stops.
Following his participation in the Artemis II mission, former NASA astronaut Victor Glover has announced he will be transitioning out of his roles within the space agency. Glover’s last official duty with NASA was as a pilot for the Artemis II program,...