A 66-year-old KC-135 aircraft named Ethel completed its final mission in December, marking a significant moment for aviation history. This particular plane had served with distinction throughout its extensive career, primarily supporting global military operations. As the KC-46 Pegasus now takes over the role of refueling American fighter jets and...
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NASA has announced a significant shift towards open science practices, committing to share all data generated during its Artemis program – including moon rock samples, datasets, and discoveries – with the international scientific community. This initiative...
A C-17 can fly 9,000 miles nonstop, but Charleston’s latest exercise shows why maintenance is crucial to sustained airlift readiness.
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image showcasing extensive wavy patterns within a Martian dune field. These distinctive formations appear to span a considerable area on the Red Planet’s surface. The photograph was taken on September 11th, 2026,...
The International Cometary Explorer (ICE), a joint mission between NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) scientists, achieved a historic milestone on September 11th, 1985. This pioneering spacecraft successfully executed its initial flyby of Comet Halley,...
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach presented the 2025 Koren Kolligian, Jr. Trophy to Capt. Michael Cloninger during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 8.
Impulse Space successfully executed a remarkable maneuver involving two spacecraft operating in low Earth orbit. The companies’ vessels approached each other with a distance of under 650 feet during the demonstration. This event was designed to highlight...
Twenty-five years prior, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson was aboard the International Space Station when the September 11th attacks occurred. Observing from orbit, Culbertson documented the unfolding events as they appeared to him from approximately 250...
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Faint in X-rays but bright in ultraviolet light, new objects found by NASA's Chandra space telescope could help solve two great astrophysical mysteries.
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense for the development of the Thundart long-range rocket system. This acquisition is intended to replace the Lance Lru missile system currently...
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) for two critical long-range strike weapons systems: the JASSM-ER and LRASM missiles. These advancements represent a significant milestone in Australia’s maritime...
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 11 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is...
Monterrey, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area, is geographically situated adjacent to the distinctive geological formations found within the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. The region exhibits a landscape characterized by folded rock layers...
The United States Air Force utilized a single C-130 Hercules wing based in Texas to execute critical operations throughout the Pacific during Valiant Shield 2026. This specialized unit provided essential support for Airmen stationed on numerous remote...
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 experienced an issue requiring a return to New York John F Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday, July 18th. The aircraft was operating a flight from Los Angeles and encountered problems with the cabin pressurization...
The Republic of Djibouti will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11 a.m. EDT, Monday, Sept. 14, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 72nd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Ambassador of Djibouti to...
Following the signing of an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy, NASA has initiated comprehensive efforts to realize this ambitious project within a short timeframe. Led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, the initial...
Search and rescue technology developed in part by NASA saved five lives
The Summer Triangle dominates the night sky long after summer begins to fade. So what makes Vega, Altair and Deneb a distinctly summer sight?
Researchers are actively investigating magnetic navigation as a safeguard for aircraft against the increasing dangers of GPS jamming and spoofing. These techniques disrupt satellite signals, potentially causing significant navigational errors in modern...
Hermeus, a US hypersonic developer, has secured regulatory approval from the FAA for supersonic flight testing of its newest aircraft design, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.2. This authorization follows previous successful demonstrations where the company’s Mk 2.1...
NASA’s GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft successfully launched on September 10, 2011, initiating a critical mission focused on detailed mapping of the Moon’s gravitational field. The primary objective was to create a...
The Katalyst Space LINK satellite remains operational following a near encounter with NASA’s Swift Observatory. Despite ongoing operations, the spacecraft was unable to fulfill its primary objective which involved raising the orbit of the Swift...
NASA has partnered with the National Football League for an ‘Inspiration Tour,’ aiming to highlight advancements in space exploration and aeronautical innovation within the U.S. The initiative involves NASA conducting flyovers at select NFL games...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured an extraordinary view of a star field on August 11, 2026, showcasing a vibrant cluster of celestial objects. The primary focus of the observation was IRS 3, identified as a star nearing the conclusion of its...
Researchers have analyzed a comprehensive dataset comprising nearly 3,000 Type Ia supernovae remnants, primarily consisting of white dwarf stars. These supernovas occurred when these stellar corpses consumed excessive amounts of matter from their orbiting...
The new design comes in response to a US Air Force search for a low-cost uncrewed strike platform. Uncrewed aircraft manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has revealed the first renderings of a new concept vehicle intended as a...
New data collected by NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft indicates that Mercury is contracting at an accelerated rate, significantly exceeding previous estimates. Detailed analysis of wrinkles observed across Mercury’s surface has provided crucial insights into...
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a serious warning regarding the potential dangers of using lasers to target air ambulances operating across the United Kingdom. According to CAA officials, such actions pose an immediate and significant risk of...
Following the completion of the Artemis II lunar mission slated for April 2026, Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen will transition into ‘emeritus’ status with NASA. This signifies a planned departure from...