There's liquid on Titan, Saturn's largest moon. But something's missing and scientists are confused

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 20:00
Scientists have long known that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, hosts rivers and seas of liquid methane. But it's strangely lacking in river deltas, a new study suggests.

It's alive! It's alive! Orion throws back its cover | Space picture of the day for April 22, 2025

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 19:45
NASA engineers tested the functionality of Orion's forward bay cover, which is the last component of the spacecraft that must be ejected before parachutes deploy to land.

Yousa in big doo-doo now, as Darth Jar Jar makes his way to Fortnite in the new Star Wars collaboration (video)

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 19:30
The next Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration will bring new content to Epic Games' hit online multiplayer game, including starfighters, Darth Jar Jar, and a new live event.

Has the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a 'missing' supermassive black hole? (video)

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 19:00
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered "smoking gun" evidence of a hidden feeding supermassive black hole in a distant spiral galaxy.

NASA's Lucy probe captures 1st close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing 'strikingly complicated geology'

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 18:17
NASA's Lucy spacecraft, currently journeying toward Jupiter's orbit on its asteroid-hopping mission, captured an impressive close-up of its second target: the main belt asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson.

We took a guided tour of the solar system in Elite Dangerous, and now you can too (interview)

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 18:00
Learn about the solar system from a pair of real space museum curators in sci-fi game Elite Dangerous, as Abbie MacKinnon and Laura Joy Pieters of the London Science Museum give a guided tour of our home system.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower peak tonight: Here's what to expect

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 17:07
Skywatchers, get ready! The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak, offering a spectacular sight for anyone willing to stay up late or rise early.

Marvel's screw-ups get their chance at redemption in the final 'Thunderbolts' trailer (video)

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 17:00
'We've all done bad things': Yelena, aka White Widow, bares her soul in final trailer for Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' ahead of the May 2 release.

US Space Force now has a framework for fighting a war in space

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 17:00
The U.S. Space Force now has an official "Space Warfighting" doctrine outlining how the service can train and prepare units for a war fought in space.

Boeing Sells Off Digital Aviation Solutions To Thoma Bravo For $10.55 Billion

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 16:38

Boeing, which has been reviewing its portfolio following the change in leadership, has confirmed that it has sold portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business for $10.55 billion to Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm.

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 16:06

Welcome to my 165th weekly routes article! It includes 10 mini-stories about subjectively exciting services that took off between April 15 and 21 (unless stated).Click here to see my last jam-packed article! Many dozens of routes started in the examined period, but, as always, only a selectionis covered.

Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest's worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 16:01
Astronomers discovered a planet that orbits its star so closely that its surface is being scorched into magma and vaporizing into space.

Frontier Airbus A320neo Traps American & Alaska Aircraft On Taxiway At Seattle Airport For Hours

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 16:00

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320neo has suffered problems while on a taxiway in Seattle, forcing several aircraft to depart the airport with lengthy delays due to its position on the taxiway.

SAS Announces New 'Flavors By SAS' In-Flight Dining Concept

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 15:21

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a new in-flight dining experience called ‘Flavors by SAS.’ The announcement came shortly after the airline unveiled a European-style business class for its intra-European flights.

Amateur astronomers capture groundbreaking photos of sun's corona during partial solar eclipse

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 15:00
In groundbreaking photos, eclipse chasers captured the elusive solar corona during a partially eclipsed sunrise/moonrise in Quebec. It could change eclipse chasing forever.

Alaska Airlines Will Launch 3 New Routes From San Diego Airport

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 14:12

Alaska Airlines has filed three new routes from San Diego, California, the United States, as the airline continues expanding its capacity from the single-runway airport.

Italian Space Agency mourns death of Pope Francis

Space News - 22 April, 2025 - 14:00
The Italian Space Agency paid tribute to Pope Francis in the wake of his death early Monday morning (April 21).

American Airlines Working To Introduce New Features In Mobile App Redesign

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 13:10

In an era of perpetual connectivity, airlines are required to offer a greater digital experience to their customers. This includes constant updates, the ability to use apps on multiple devices conveniently, and easy-to-use features, among others.

The UK's 2nd Busiest Airport Gets New 15+ Hour Nonstop Boeing 787 Flights

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 13:05

Until 1984, the Southeast Asian country of Brunei was a British protectorate. As such, it is hardly surprising that London is the only European city that Royal Brunei serves, although it flew to Frankfurt until 2007. The airline will now fly to London Heathrow and London Gatwick during the peak summer season. While flights to Heathrow will continue to operate via Dubai, they'll be nonstop to Gatwick.

FAA Reinstates Thailand's Category 1 Status Opening Up Flights To The US

Aviation News - 22 April, 2025 - 11:59

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA), upgrading Thailand’s Category from 2 to 1, meaning that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย, CAAT) is compliant with international safety standards.

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