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Beat light pollution with these six portable telescopes
Sick of skyglow spoiling your stargazing? These six telescopes are portable enough that you can easily pack them away and seek out darker skies.
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Out With The Old, In With The New: SWISS Retires An A340 As Lufthansa Teases A350-1000
Lufthansa’s widebody aircraft portfolio is undergoing significant changes as the group adjusts its operations. Specifically, Lufthansa is preparing to introduce an Airbus A350-1000 into its fleet, marking a substantial addition to their long-haul capacity....
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France to receive just two Rafales in 2027 as air chief warns of fighter strain
The French Air and Space Force anticipates receiving only two new Rafale aircraft by 2027, a significant reduction from planned deliveries. This outcome stems primarily from the ongoing retirement of existing fighters within the fleet. Chief of Staff...
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Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces
Astronomers have identified methanol and related maser emissions within protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars, significantly broadening our understanding of planet formation processes. These findings reveal a more complex ‘chemical starter kit’ than...
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How 7 B-2 Bombers Flew 36 Hours To Iran While A Decoy Package Headed For Guam
The B-2 Spirit is more than a stealth bomber. Discover the people, tankers and infrastructure that make its global strike missions possible.
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Delta Flight Aborts LaGuardia Landing At The Last Second To Avoid Private Jet Taking Off
A Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday, executing an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision with another aircraft. According to flight tracking data, the incident occurred when a private jet initiated takeoff...
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Lufthansa chief Spohr hopeful of easier approval path for TAP acquisition
Relative lack of network overlap should speed European Commission clearance for acquisition of minority stake in Portuguese carrier, says Lufthansa Group CEO. Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr believes the relative lack of network overlap with...
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Airbus looks to further A220 enhancement as engine durability issue recedes
Airbus is planning additional enhancements for its A220 aircraft following the resolution of persistent engine durability issues. Guillaume Chevasson, the A220 programme chief, stated that aircraft-on-ground events stemming from these problems have been...
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SpaceX wants to launch Starship more than 450 times per year from South Texas
SpaceX is seeking permission to dramatically expand its Starship launch operations, proposing a significant increase from their current rate. Specifically, the company intends to conduct over 450 launches annually from the Starbase facility located in...
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France tests how Rafale fighters can keep flying from civilian airports
Three Rafale fighter jets and two CASA CN235 transport aircraft were deployed by the French Air and Space Force for a dispersal exercise conducted at two civilian airports in France. This operational test evaluated the capabilities of the Rafale aircraft...
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SpaceX Cargo Dragon delivers more than 6,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS
SpaceX’s CRS-35 cargo Dragon successfully completed a two-day pursuit culminating in a docking operation with the International Space Station on October 15th. The mission delivered over 6,000 pounds of essential supplies directly to the ISS. This resupply...
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APOD: 2026 October 15 – The Milky Way over Manhattan
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2026, showcases an extraordinary view of the Milky Way galaxy stretching across the New York City skyline. This stunning composite image was captured from Long Island, New York, highlighting the immense...
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Watch SpaceX deliver more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS today
SpaceX’s Crew Resilience System-35 (CRS-35) cargo Dragon spacecraft is currently pursuing a rendezvous with the International Space Station following a two-day pursuit. The mission, scheduled for October 15th, aims to deliver over 6,000 pounds of vital...
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Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
A series of fires have ignited within the Amazon rainforest, coinciding with the onset of an El Niño event. These blazes originated initially in equatorial Asia, subsequently spreading to encompass significant areas of the central and eastern Amazon basin....
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Boeing rebuilds backlog after 737 Max and pandemic crises
Boeing’s commercial aircraft backlog now stands at approximately 2,300 more orders than it held in 2020. This significant increase has occurred primarily since early 2025 due to robust demand for both the 737 and 787 models. The company's orderbook...
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Planetary genealogy: Milky Way worlds belong to 1 of 2 ‘families,’ scientists find
Scientists have performed a cosmic genealogy on planetary systems in the Milky Way, finding two distinct families that influence the evolution and fate of these systems.
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NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream...
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney are scheduled to engage with students in Florida via a live broadcast from the International Space Station. The interactive session, titled "Earth-to-Space," will commence at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time...
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FAA Grounds Elixir Trainers
Agency issues airworthiness directive prohibiting further operation of two-seat airplanes pending approved modification and inspection procedures.
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SpaceX's Starship just turned 10 years old. When will it go to Mars?
Starship, developed by SpaceX, marked its tenth anniversary recently having achieved orbital flight. This milestone represents a significant step in the ambitious project to create a fully reusable rocket system. The development of Starship began with Elon...
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NASA’s Chandra Breaks Down ‘Treble Clef’s’ Galaxy Cluster Collision
Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the “Treble Clef” because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol. The researchers discovered the...
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On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Test pilot Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier in the Bell X-1, the first X-plane
On October 14, 1947, a pivotal moment occurred in aviation history as test pilot Chuck Yeager achieved a groundbreaking feat at Edwards Air Force Base near Roswell, New Mexico. Yeager piloted the Bell X-1, designated as the inaugural ‘X-Plane,’ during its...
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Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty
Christina Koch, a key member of the Artemis II mission, is transitioning out of her role as an active astronaut following extensive preparations for the upcoming lunar flyby. This shift occurs on November 1st, marking a significant change in her career...
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NASA’s Space X CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish
On October 13, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched with its Dragon spacecraft under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-35) contract. Sunlight interacted with the rocket's exhaust plumes during this launch, producing a distinctive...
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NASA Develops Batteries to Power Humanity’s Return to Moon
NASA scientists are actively developing specialized batteries designed for operation within the challenging conditions of the Moon's South Pole. Research focuses on creating energy storage solutions capable of maintaining performance despite extremely low...
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Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026
On October 13th, 2026, SpaceX launched its CRS-35 cargo mission, resulting in a spectacular visual phenomenon observed by skywatchers worldwide. The unusual formation resembled a jellyfish due to the exhaust plume from the rocket’s engines as it ascended...
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NASA to Discuss Artemis Acceleration, Status of Upcoming Moon Missions
NASA will provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon by 2028 at 2 p.m. EDT, Friday, Oct. 23, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live Participants...
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The 1st SpaceX Starship to survive a launch to space just came home to its launch site
SpaceX’s Ship 40, designated as the initial Starship upper stage to successfully reach space, completed a challenging return voyage following its orbital flight. The vessel endured a demanding period spent traversing the ocean after splashing down in the...
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Four years ago, NASA punched an asteroid. Europe's Hera probe arrives this month to inspect the wreckage
Europe’s Hera probe will arrive at the Didymos asteroid system in late September after a journey of approximately six years. The European Space Agency (ESA) mission aims to investigate the aftermath of the NASA DART impact that occurred on November 26,...
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Three Riyadh Air Boeing 787 Dreamliners Escape Missile-Hit Saudi Airport In 25-Minute Dash
Riyadh Air swiftly relocated three of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following significant damage sustained at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The move occurred within approximately twenty-five minutes after multiple missiles...
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EU will ‘lose again’ if it tries to extend ETS scope: IATA chief economist
Marie Owens Thomsen describes European Commission proposal to expand Emissions Trading System beyond the EEA as ‘self-empowered overreach’. Europe will “lose again” if it pushes ahead with plans to expand the scope of its EU emissions trading system (ETS)...