NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 17:00
NASA's pioneering Dragonfly mission has passed its critical design review, keeping it on track for a 2028 launch to the potentially life-hosting Saturn moon Titan.

Stepping Away From The US? Chinese Airlines Bank On European Flights

Aviation News - 26 April, 2025 - 16:00

During the second half of last year, it became clear that the China-Europe aviation market would be shifting considerably in favor of the East. Due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a lack of access to Russian airspace has significantly increased flight times and operational costs, ultimately impacting profits and European airlines' competitiveness on the market versus their Chinese and Asian counterparts.

The new 'Doctor Who' episode 'The Well' is actually a sequel to a David Tennant classic

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 16:00
The Doctor may not realise it at first, but he's been to Planet 6767 before…

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 158 — Hubble's 35th Birthday

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 15:36
On Episode 158 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by John Grunsfeld to talk about the Hubble Space Telescope on its 35th anniversary.

International Dark Sky Week 2025: See these 10 night sky sights to celebrate

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 12:00
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week by tracking down 10 astronomy targets.

Drone Threat Increases Risks For Commercial Planes At US Airports

Aviation News - 26 April, 2025 - 11:00

The number of near-misses between commercial aircraft and drones has increased in recent years, prompting regulators, manufacturers, and lawmakers to react to ensure air travel safety.

'We learned so much that we didn't know': Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander mission was full of surprises

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 11:00
Firefly Aerospace's CEO Jason Kim says the company's successful Blue Ghost moon lander mission revealed 'so much that we didn't know' about the lunar surface.

Saudia Group Orders Up To 20 Airbus A330s: 10 For Low-Cost flyadeal

Aviation News - 26 April, 2025 - 01:03

Saudia Group has announced an order for 20 new Airbus A330neo aircraft, with ten of them destined for flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier. The deal marks the first widebody order for flyadeal and paves the way for new long-haul services and an elevated passenger experience.

Senators press Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, on his ties to Elon Musk

Space News - 26 April, 2025 - 00:00
Multiple Democratic senators have expressed concern about the business relationship between Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick for NASA administrator, and SpaceX chief Elon Musk.

Man Fatally Shot By Police At Toronto Pearson International Airport

Aviation News - 25 April, 2025 - 23:12

A 30-year-old man was shot and killed by police Thursday morning outside Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ontario authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 7:00 local time, when officers responded to reports of a "man in distress" in an SUV at Terminal 1, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said in a press release.

'This character is noble, and he's beautiful': James Gunn explains how he cracked Superman in new behind-the-scenes footage (video)

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 23:00
DC Studios reveals a superb look at the making of "Superman" for Superman Day.

Hubble helps explore the wreckage of a supernova star explosion in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way (image)

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 22:00
Using the Hubble Space Telescope and an array of other instruments, astronomers have probed supernova wreckage in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the galaxy next door.

Over 500 Seats: US Flights On Very High Capacity Aircraft

Aviation News - 25 April, 2025 - 21:06

A typical US flight has 134 seats per departure, heavily influenced by many regional jets on domestic links. This rises to 193 seats per flight for all international routes and 278 for long-haul operations. These results are based on analyzing every scheduled service between May and December using Cirium Diio data. Most notably, seven routes deploy aircraft—always the Airbus A380—with 500 or more seats.

Lego Star Wars AT-AT Driver Helmet review

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 21:00
After two years, Lego Star Wars helmets are back, and the AT-AT Driver might be our favorite yet.

How the Hubble Telescope became the 'Energizer bunny of spacecraft,' according to one of its astronaut visitors

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 21:00
How has the Hubble Telescope lasted so long? One of the astronauts who helped repair it explains.

The sun might be spitting out particles that create water on the moon

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 20:03
"With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."

United Airlines’ 10 Longest Nonstop Boeing 737 Flights

Aviation News - 25 April, 2025 - 19:06

United Airlines' mainline fleet is larger than that of any other passenger carrier. According to ch-aviation, it has 1,023 aircraft, with the ubiquitous Boeing 737 having more than half. It has 543 737s, not all active, comprising the 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, and 737 MAX 9.

Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 19:03
Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek.

Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 19:00
Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.

'Pacific Rim' TV show is coming to Prime Video, and it's going to be a prequel to the movies

Space News - 25 April, 2025 - 18:00
Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios will unleash the monsters and mechs onto streaming, though it's still a ways off.

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