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Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here's why the debate continues
Did Viking 1 find evidence of life on Mars? Fifty years after the NASA lander touched down, the jury is still out.
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AerCap, AFI KLM E&M form LEAP engine venture
AerCap Holdings and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have formed a new 50:50 joint venture focused on leasing CFM LEAP spare engines. This agreement was initially detailed in a memorandum of understanding finalized at the...
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An artificial 'Saturn's ring' of satellites could soon fill the sky, astronomers warn
Astronomers are warning that a significant increase in satellite launches poses a serious threat to astronomical observations. Plans involving launching approximately one million orbital data centers alongside thirty thousand space mirrors represent a...
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Advanced Navigation offers compact INS to counter GPS jamming, spoofing
Australian company Advanced Navigation is showcasing its compact inertial navigation systems (INSs) at the Farnborough air show. These INSs utilize fibre optic gyros and are designed specifically to mitigate the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing....
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Textron supplies King Air 360ER for Maltese surveillance role
Textron Aviation recently delivered a new Beechcraft King Air 360ER to Malta, specifically designed for maritime surveillance operations. AeroData in Germany will configure the aircraft with mission systems tailored for diverse roles including border...
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Ryanair profits down a third as Iran war hits unhedged fuel and forces fare cuts
Ryanair reported a significant decline in its profit after tax for the first quarter, experiencing a more than one-third decrease compared to the previous year. This downturn was primarily attributed to soaring jet fuel costs impacting Ryanair’s exposure...
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Why The US Air Force Is Quietly Flying Its Retired F-117 Stealth Jets Until 2034
The United States Air Force is currently operating retired F-117A Nighthawk stealth aircraft until 2034, fulfilling the plane’s original design purpose. These flights are part of a long-term program aimed at maintaining proficiency in low-observable flight...
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New dawn nears for Eve as prototype builds towards transition phase
Eve, a Brazilian electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, has returned its engineering prototype to flight after a three-month period of inactivity. This lay-up was specifically designed to prepare the aircraft for critical transition...
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James Webb Space Telescope discovers how black holes feed themselves
Astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are reporting significant progress in understanding the processes by which supermassive black holes sustain their growth. The JWST has captured detailed observations of material swirling around...
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Remembering 'Ulysses 31', the '80s cartoon that transported 'The Odyssey' to outer space
“Ulysses 31” captivated audiences throughout the 1980s with its unique blend of Greek mythology and futuristic space exploration. The animated series, which premiered on CBS in 1986, centered around the adventures of Odysseus, reimagined as a space...
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 219 — SpaceX Goes to War!
On Episode 219 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the space headlines for the past few weeks.
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NASA’s Chandra and IXPE Study Pulsar in Lighthouse Nebula
On July 9, 2026, NASA unveiled a composite image showcasing the intricate details surrounding a rapidly spinning pulsar located inside the Lighthouse Nebula. Data collected by the Chandra X-ray Observatory is represented in purple, revealing the pulsar's...
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NASA Awards Facilities Support Services Contract for Ames Research Center
NASA has awarded a significant contract to Chugach Intelligence Solutions LLC for the operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities at the Ames Research Center. This selection focuses on ensuring the proper functionality of the center's unique buildings...
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The Growing Crescent of Mars as NASA’s Psyche Mission Approaches
NASA's Psyche mission captured a time-lapse sequence documenting the growing crescent of Mars during its approach to the planet. The imagery was acquired between May 2nd and May 15th, 2026, providing valuable data for the mission’s trajectory correction...
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NASA Pushes New Wing Design to Find Structural Limits
NASA conducted rigorous testing on a novel wing design, dubbed the SWEET-15, measuring fifteen feet in length and featuring a slender profile alongside a lightweight structure. Researchers subjected this experimental wing to intense stress evaluations...
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Kuwait closes airspace as Iranian attacks disrupt Gulf flights
Kuwait implemented a temporary closure of its airspace on July 18, 2026, due to escalating missile and drone strikes originating from Iran. These renewed attacks resulted in significant disruptions across numerous flight routes within the broader Persian...