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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars

Polaris Dawn's successful return aids SpaceX's ambitions for Mars colonization while also supporting childhood cancer research.

Can SpaceX Pull Off Its Ambitious Mars Plans?

SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2 years, with crewed missions following if landings succeed.

SpaceX's Starship Soars in 6th Test Flight but Skips Booster Catch

SpaceX's Starship completed its sixth launch successfully, though it ended with a controlled splashdown due to flight data complications.

SpaceX gears up to catch Starship again - and Donald Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch

SpaceX's sixth launch of Starship highlights the company's growing influence, marked by Elon Musk's close relationship with President-elect Trump.

The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeks

SpaceX's upcoming Starship flight will test critical elements of its heat shield technology.

Boeing Has Created the Flight Delay to End All Flight Delays

Boeing's crewed mission to ISS faces uncertainties, potentially needing an alternative return with SpaceX's Dragon.

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars

Polaris Dawn's successful return aids SpaceX's ambitions for Mars colonization while also supporting childhood cancer research.

Can SpaceX Pull Off Its Ambitious Mars Plans?

SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2 years, with crewed missions following if landings succeed.

SpaceX's Starship Soars in 6th Test Flight but Skips Booster Catch

SpaceX's Starship completed its sixth launch successfully, though it ended with a controlled splashdown due to flight data complications.

SpaceX gears up to catch Starship again - and Donald Trump may join Elon Musk for the launch

SpaceX's sixth launch of Starship highlights the company's growing influence, marked by Elon Musk's close relationship with President-elect Trump.

The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeks

SpaceX's upcoming Starship flight will test critical elements of its heat shield technology.

Boeing Has Created the Flight Delay to End All Flight Delays

Boeing's crewed mission to ISS faces uncertainties, potentially needing an alternative return with SpaceX's Dragon.
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Raven Space Systems opens up a whole new category of industrial 3D printing | TechCrunch

Raven Space Systems is revolutionizing thermoset composite manufacturing through scalable 3D printing with their Microwave Assisted Deposition technology.
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This 'Air Tractor' Is Among the Military's Slowest Planes

The speed of U.S. combat aircraft reflects the military's strategic needs for both rapid strikes and sustained support during operations.

This Was America's Fastest Plane During World War II

The U.S. dramatically increased aircraft production during WWII, showcasing rapid technological advancements and military strategy development.

This 'Air Tractor' Is Among the Military's Slowest Planes

The speed of U.S. combat aircraft reflects the military's strategic needs for both rapid strikes and sustained support during operations.

This Was America's Fastest Plane During World War II

The U.S. dramatically increased aircraft production during WWII, showcasing rapid technological advancements and military strategy development.
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Every kind of F-35 has now seen combat after a carrier-based stealth fighter struck the Houthis

F-35C stealth aircraft made its historic combat debut in airstrikes against Houthis, completing combat deployment for all three variants.
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This American Ally Has an Aircraft Fleet That Makes It the Envy of the World

The Rafale represents the strength and versatility of the French Air and Space Force as a leading European military airpower.

This Country Flies the Most MiG Fighter Jets, and It's Not Even Close

MiG fighter jets, synonymous with military aviation, continue to serve many countries worldwide, blending advanced technology with cost-effectiveness.

If You Had One Week to Live, Which of These Military Aircraft Are You Flying?

Lockheed Martin's iconic aircraft like the F-35 play a vital role in U.S. military operations and global defense strategy.

This American Ally Has an Aircraft Fleet That Makes It the Envy of the World

The Rafale represents the strength and versatility of the French Air and Space Force as a leading European military airpower.

This Country Flies the Most MiG Fighter Jets, and It's Not Even Close

MiG fighter jets, synonymous with military aviation, continue to serve many countries worldwide, blending advanced technology with cost-effectiveness.

If You Had One Week to Live, Which of These Military Aircraft Are You Flying?

Lockheed Martin's iconic aircraft like the F-35 play a vital role in U.S. military operations and global defense strategy.
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#nasa

NASA fires up engines on is supersonic X-59 aircraft

NASA's X-59 aims to enable overland supersonic flight with a quieter sonic boom.

This Powerful NASA Space Shuttle Logged 148,221,675 Miles Around the Planet

NASA is addressing the return of stranded astronauts while reflecting on the historical Space Shuttle program's legacy and challenges.

NASA fires up engines on is supersonic X-59 aircraft

NASA's X-59 aims to enable overland supersonic flight with a quieter sonic boom.

This Powerful NASA Space Shuttle Logged 148,221,675 Miles Around the Planet

NASA is addressing the return of stranded astronauts while reflecting on the historical Space Shuttle program's legacy and challenges.
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The World's First Hypersonic Jet Could Get New Yorkers To London In Just One Hour

The advent of hypersonic travel and air taxis may soon transform urban and transatlantic travel, promising unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Elon Musk joined a video call at 38,000 feet to show off Qatar Airways' new Starlink WiFi

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight with Starlink offers significantly faster internet speeds than traditional inflight options, setting a new standard for air travel connectivity.

Iran launches new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit

Iran's satellite launches are framed as civilian, but Western nations express concerns over the potential missile technology.

This Fighter Jet Can Hit Mach 1.6 with a Full Internal Weapons Load

The Department of Defense's funding is crucial for maintaining military superiority and advancing technology.

Dawn Aerospace's rocket-propelled aircraft takes flight | TechCrunch

Dawn Aerospace aims to develop high-performance rocket-powered aircraft with plans to achieve supersonic flight and break altitude records, opening up potential revenue streams in remote sensing, hypersonic testing, and more.

Business and Trade secretary unveils 103M investment for greener air travel at Farnborough Airshow

Government commits over 100 million pounds to support green aerospace technology at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow.

DARPA's AI test pilot successfully flew a dogfight against a human

A successful AI test pilot flew a fighter jet in dogfights against human pilots, part of DARPA's program for safe autonomous aerospace AI agents.

Stratolaunch conducts first powered flight of new hypersonic vehicle off California coast

Stratolaunch conducted successful hypersonic research flight
Talon-A-1 reached supersonic speeds and collected valuable data
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