Artemis II crew describes life aboard Orion spacecraft on historic journey to the moon and back The Artemis II crew launched from Kennedy Space Center aboard Orion, embarking on NASA's first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era of the 1970s.

#ArtemisII Crew Officially Travels Further From Earth Than Any Other Humans in More Than 50 Years

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Back to the Moon: What to Know About Artemis II The 10-day mission is the pathfinder for all manned missions to follow.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Historic #ArtemisII Mission to the Moon

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Youngster who witnessed historic Artemis II launch goes viral for F-word response to CNN reporter A young space fanatic could hardly contain his excitement when asked why he trekked all the way to Florida to watch the first human-crewed moon expedition in his lifetime.

Boy Goes Mega Viral With Epic Response to #ArtemisII Launch 🤣

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Bill would direct Prince George’s Community College to study an aerospace program Sen. Alonzo Washington introduced SB 198 to require Prince George’s Community College to conduct a feasibility study for an aerospace and aviation technical program, citing local industry assets including NASA Goddard and Joint Base Andrews and available budgeted funds to support the study.

Senator Alonzo Washington is pushing for a groundbreaking aerospace program at Prince George’s Community College, aiming to connect local students with high-demand jobs in a thriving industry.

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Hermeus Launches Supersonic Test Campaign After Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 First Flight Aviation News – Hermeus has successfully conducted the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 unmanned aircraft, launching a new test campaign aimed at achieving supersonic speeds. The milestone marks the company’s second first flight in less than a year and highlights rapid progress in high-speed aviation development. The latest Quarterhorse aircraft builds directly on the company’s earlier prototype, Quarterhorse Mk 1, which completed its maiden flight in May 2025.

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NASA standardizes SLS and accelerates Artemis cadence; Artemis 3 refocused to low‑Earth‑orbit rendezvous NASA announced a programmatic shift to standardize the Space Launch System to a near‑Block‑1 configuration, rebuild civil‑service launch teams and shorten the launch cadence to about a year (targeting as little as 10 months). The agency said Artemis 3 will now perform a low‑Earth‑orbit rendezvous with HLS providers to reduce risk before attempting a lunar landing.

NASA is shaking up its Artemis program with a bold plan to standardize the Space Launch System and aim for faster launches, all to enhance reliability and safety for future lunar missions.

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Korean Air is making waves at Drone Show Korea 2026 with AI-driven UAVs and urban air taxis! ✈️ Discover the future of flight and aerospace innovations.

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U.S. Unveils Relatively Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile with Novel Engine Design U.S.-based company Ursa Major, which specializes in hypersonic propulsion systems, introduced a new hypersonic missile system on February 24 designed with scalable production in mind. The development reflects an effort to accelerate delivery timelines and reduce the cost of high-speed weapons. The presentation took place during the Air Warfare Symposium organized by the Air and […] Post U.S. Unveils Relatively Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile with Novel Engine Design at Root-Nation.com.

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Breaking: $HZN (Horizon Aircraft) teams up with North Aircraft Industries to produce Cavorite X7 wings, leveraging expertise in complex aerospace composites.

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Certain Boeing 747 jets were modified to carry a fifth engine mounted on a small stub wing, creating a rare configuration used for engine testing.

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Collins Aerospace Successfully Tests Sidekick Autonomy Software on YFQ-42A Jet Aviation News – Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has reached a critical milestone in uncrewed aviation by successfully demonstrating its Sidekick mission autonomy software during a test flight of the YFQ-42A jet. This four-hour autonomous mission, conducted for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marks a major shift toward high-tech human-machine teaming in modern aerial warfare. The flight test, which took place in early February 2026, utilized the YFQ-42A uncrewed jet developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

#AviationNews #CollinsAerospace #RTX #YFQ42A #USAF #AutonomousFlight #DefenseTech #CCA #RoboticWingman #AerospaceInnovation

Senate committee backs bill to add lieutenant governor as chair of Arizona Space Commission SB 16‑20 would reduce the number of governor‑appointed members on the Arizona Space Commission, add the lieutenant governor as chair and make legislative leaders nonvoting advisory members; the committee gave the bill a do‑pass recommendation (5‑1‑1).

Arizona's Senate committee just backed a game-changing bill to revamp the Space Commission, potentially paving the way for economic growth in aerospace!

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House passes bill creating space commission working group with bipartisan appointments and sunset The House passed House Bill 96, as twice amended, to create a Space Commission working group with appointments from minority leaders in both chambers and a dissolution date of Dec. 31, 2026; the sponsor introduced an industry expert and the amendment passed as friendly and unopposed (vote: 61–0).

The House has just passed House Bill 96, establishing a bipartisan Space Commission that will guide New Mexico's future in aerospace until the end of 2026!

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Electra Secures U.S. Patents to Protect Hybrid-Electric EL9 Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft Aviation News – Electra has secured multiple U.S. patents safeguarding the core technologies behind its hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a move that strengthens certification progress for its nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short aircraft and supports safer, more efficient short-field operations. The newly granted patents protect critical systems that enable the company’s electric blown lift concept, including control logic…

#Electra #HybridElectric #EL9 #ElectricAviation #SustainableFlight #AerospaceInnovation #eVTOL #GreenAviation #RegionalAirlines #AviationNews

Queensland-based Hypersonix Launch Systems has announced the successful completion of vibration testing on its DART AE hypersonic technology demonstrator.

#HYPERSONIC #AerospaceInnovation #AustraliaTech #DARTAE #Innovation

Natilus Secures $28 Million in Funding to Build Revolutionizing Blended-Wing Unmanned Cargo Aircraft AviationNews – Natilus, an American aerospace start-up, has successfully raised $28 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its KONA prototype. This investment marks a pivotal step toward commercializing a new generation of autonomous, blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft designed to slash fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 30%. The financing round, announced on February 10, 2026…

#Natilus #AviationNews #CargoDrones #BlendedWingBody #AerospaceInnovation #SustainableAviation #AutonomousFlight #KONA #TechFunding #FutureOfFlight

Airbus Unveils AI-Driven ‘Mindshare’ Software to Revolutionize Autonomous Collaborative Combat AviationNews – Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated its new Mindshare mission autonomy software, marking a definitive shift toward a software-defined battlespace where crewed and uncrewed platforms operate as a unified force. By enabling uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to execute complex, synchronized missions with minimal human oversight, the system effectively decouples tactical logic from hardware, allowing military capabilities to evolve at "software speed."

#AirbusDefence #FutureAirPower #Mindshare #AI #AutonomousSystems #MilitaryTech #UAV #AerospaceInnovation #DefenceSoftware #EuropeanSecurity

India’s new space race economy A new generation of private companies is attempting something once unthinkable in India, building and launching their own rockets for commercial customers.

A new generation of private companies is attempting something once unthinkable in India, building and launching their own rockets for commercial customers. Bne IntelliNews #IndiaSpaceRace #SpaceEconomy #RocketLaunch #PrivateSpaceIndustry #AerospaceInnovation

Singapore Changi to Host World’s First Open Fan Engine Airport Trials Aviation News – Singapore will become the world’s first airport testing ground for next-generation Open Fan engine operations after the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding to trial CFM’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies, aiming to prepare airports globally for cleaner, more efficient aircraft. The agreement was formalised at the 3rd Changi Aviation Summit on 2 February 2026 by CAAS Director-General Han Kok Juan, Safran Singapore CEO David Dufrenois on behalf of CFM International, and Airbus Executive Vice-President of Engineering Rémi Maillard.

#AviationNews #SingaporeAviation #ChangiAirport #CFMInternational #Airbus #OpenFan #SustainableAviation #AerospaceInnovation #GreenFlying #RISEengine

House passes memorial declaring Jan. 27, 2026, New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously approved House Memorial 19 on Jan. 27, 2026, recognizing the state's aviation and aerospace industries and proclaiming New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day; the measure passed by voice vote of 70-0.

New Mexico celebrates its booming aerospace industry with the unanimous approval of Aviation and Aerospace Day, showcasing over 80 firms and thousands of jobs!

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General Atomics Showcases New Do228 NXT for Enhanced Maritime Surveillance at Navy Tech 2026 AviationNews – General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has unveiled its next-generation Do228 NXT aircraft at the Navy Tech 2026 conference in Sweden, positioned as a versatile solution for maritime surveillance. This deployment marks a strategic move to address evolving naval threats in the North and Baltic Seas through advanced aerial reconnaissance technology. The official debut took place in Gothenburg, where GA-ATS joined Scandinavia’s premier naval defense summit held from February 3-5, 2026.

#GeneralAtomics #Do228NXT #NavyTech2026 #MaritimeSecurity #AviationNews #DefenseIndustry #Scandinavia #NavalTechnology #SurveillanceAircraft #AerospaceInnovation

Allied Technologies International highlighted after $50,000 county grant; CEO says new equipment expands aerospace and implant work County economic development staff presented a business-spotlight video for Wilsonville’s Allied Technologies International, a 2024 grant recipient. CEO Thomas Isaac said a $50,000 capital grant funded a unique CNC machine that broadened the company’s aerospace and orthopedic implant production.

Allied Technologies International is set to revolutionize aerospace and orthopedic implant manufacturing in Clackamas County, thanks to a $50,000 grant enabling cutting-edge equipment upgrades.

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Long Beach reels in aerospace jobs, Speedo HQ and an 'Accelerate by ’28' jobs pledge Mayor Rex Richardson highlighted continued growth from aerospace and manufacturing investments—VAST, Rocket Lab and others—announced Speedo’s North American headquarters in Long Beach, and unveiled 'Accelerate by ’28' to add 4,000 high-growth jobs by 2028.

Mayor Rex Richardson just unveiled a game-changing plan that could create 8,000 jobs in Long Beach by 2028, with major companies like Speedo and VAST leading the charge!

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Dassault Aviation invests in Harmattan AI at €1.4 billion value The partnership will help Harmattan develop embedded artificial intelligence for Dassault Aviation’s future air combat systems, the companies said.

Dassault Aviation's €1.4B investment in Harmattan AI aims to boost future air combat systems. What innovations do you expect from this partnership? #AerospaceInnovation

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All About Lightweight Patrol and Counter-Drone Aircraft “Draco”: Reincarnation of Iconic “Vilga” On December 17, 2025, the Warsaw-based company Draco Aircraft presented a concept for a military variant of the Wilga Draco aircraft, outlining potential weapon configurations and a proposed range of operational roles. This announcement raised the prospect of returning a widely regarded, almost iconic aircraft to serial production – not only in a civilian form, but also […] Post All About Lightweight Patrol and Counter-Drone Aircraft “Draco”: Reincarnation of Iconic “Vilga” at Root-Nation.com.

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Saab and Divergent Launch First Software-Defined Aircraft Fuselage Saab and Divergent Technologies completed the first software-defined aircraft fuselage using AI-driven design and 3D printing, flight planned for 2026.

Saab and Divergent Technologies unveil the first software-defined aircraft fuselage, built with 26 3D-printed parts without fixed tooling. Flight tests are planned for 2026. #Saab #DivergentTechnologies #AerospaceInnovation
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Lockheed Martin Opens System Integration Lab for Hypersonic Capabilities The17,000-square-foot lab brings together advanced test equipment, simulation tools, and integration capabilities to speed up development for U.S. Army programs.

Lockheed Martin Opens System Integration Lab for Hypersonic Capabilities

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Lockheed Martin Opens System Integration Lab for Hypersonic Capabilities The17,000-square-foot lab brings together advanced test equipment, simulation tools, and integration capabilities to speed up development for U.S. Army programs.

Lockheed Martin Opens System Integration Lab for Hypersonic Capabilities

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Electra Unveils Defense Unit to Advance Ultra-STOL Aircraft for U.S. Military Missions Aviation News – Electra has launched a new defense division to support U.S. military mobility needs as it develops the EL9, a hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft. Electra announced the creation of “Electra Defense,” a dedicated business unit aimed at aligning its emerging EL9 aircraft with U.S. military requirements. The EL9, a nine-passenger hybrid-electric design, is being developed to support distributed military operations at a time when armed forces are seeking runway-independent mobility solutions.

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Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets In June of this year, Honda launched and landed a prototype, 20-foot-long reusable rocket at its research facility in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Though the company is known mainly as an innovative...

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