US aerospace and defense companies face Chinese sanctions over Taiwan deals
China is to sanction US aerospace and defense companies Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for providing weapons, including…
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Virgin Galactic sends ancient human fossils to space, sparks controversy
The fossilized remains of two ancient humans were launched into space for the first time on board Virgin…
US Senator calls for investigation into SpaceX as Putin praises Elon Musk
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for an investigation into SpaceX after allegations that Elon Musk was responsible…
Algeria opens airspace for humanitarian flights to Morocco after earthquake
Algeria has announced the reopening of its airspace to humanitarian flights destined for Morocco following a devastating earthquake…
FAA concludes investigation into SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap that…
Vertical Aerospace completes preliminary report into eVTOL VX4 crash
Vertical Aerospace has completed a preliminary report in to why the VX4 prototype crashed during flight tests in August…
DOJ alleges SpaceX hirings discriminate against asylees and refugees
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged that SpaceX is discriminating against asylum seekers and…
World’s first mission to remove space debris is struck by space debris
It now seems likely that the payload adapter chosen for the “world-first mission to remove a debris from…
Music in space: from Jingle Bells to microgravity instruments
One eerie fact about space is that it is a vacuum where sound does not travel. So, it is understandable…
SpaceX has sent over 650 Starlink kits to help Hawaii recover from wildfires
Elon Musk has announced that his companies Tesla and SpaceX are doing their “best to be helpful to…
BAE Systems completes $5.55 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace
British multinational BAE Systems has announced its strategic acquisition of Colorado-based Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion.The deal aims…
SpaceX submits mishap investigation report to FAA for Starship Rocket launch
SpaceX has submitted a final mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), detailing the company’s explosive…
Royal Danish Air Force intercepts two Russian bombers headed to NATO airspace
The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) identified two Russian bombers flying towards the Netherlands airspace, the Royal Netherlands…
First civilian crew launched into space aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship: video
After selling tickets for 18 years, Virgin Galactic has successfully taken its first tourists to the edge of…
First cosmonaut rides European Robotic Arm on International Space Station: video
Cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev made history by riding the European Robotic Arm (ERA) during a spacewalk outside the International…
Vertical Aerospace prototype eVTOL aircraft ‘crashes’ during flight test
Vertical Aerospace’s prototype electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft appeared to suffer damage after it crashed during…
Niger’s sudden airspace closure causes chaos on flights to/from Africa
With the sudden closure of Niger’s airspace, airlines have needed to scramble to ensure that their flights to…
Fighter jet forces from incoming countries take over safeguarding NATO airspace
Fighter jet detachments from incoming countries have taken over safeguarding NATO airspace from Russian aggression in the Baltic…