The largest Mars meteorite on Earth has sold for $5.3 million

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 19:05
Sotheby's in New York City auctioned off a giant chunk of Mars found in Africa. It sold for $4.3 million.

Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 19:00
10 supernova explosions have been seen brightening the Fireworks Galaxy over the past century.

Best binoculars by price — Find the perfect pair for your budget

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 19:00
Bring the universe closer — here’s our round-up of the best binoculars by price for those looking for something cheap, looking to invest a little more or those 'forever home' binoculars

Air France And KLM Mix Crews On Boeing 777 New York Flights

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 18:38

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has begun deploying Air France crew on its Boeing 777 aircraft operating between Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

JWST finds unusual black hole in the center of the Infinity Galaxy: 'How can we make sense of this?'

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 18:00
Everything about the Infinity Galaxy, recently discovered by the JWST, is strange. One odd feature could be the 1st evidence of a "direct collapse" black hole.

Astronomers witness the birth of a planetary system for the 1st time (video)

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 17:01
Astronomers have witnessed the birth of an entirely new star system for the first time. The budding planets are forming around the infant star HOPS-315.

NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 feels the supersonic wind blow in test tunnel | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2025

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 15:07
NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) tested a model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel to measure the noise underneath the jet.

Our Milky Way galaxy may be surrounded by 100 undetected 'orphan' galaxies

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 15:00
New research suggests that the Milky Way should be surrounded by as many as 100 undetected tiny and faint "orphan" galaxy companions.

If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 14:00
"Our work is a new piece of evidence that suggests that Mars was once a much more complex and active planet than it is now."

Colossal eruption carves 250,000-mile-long 'canyon of fire' into the sun (video)

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 13:36
A massive filament eruption carved a 250,000-mile-long "canyon of fire" into the sun — and sent a CME sailing into space.

Why is the moon's far side so weird? China's lunar sample-return mission may have figured it out

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 12:00
The impact that carved out the moon's huge South Pole-Aitken basin may explain the puzzling differences between the lunar near and far sides.

TAP Privatization: Portugal Eyes Potential Airline Partners

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 07:13

Portugal’s government has officially relaunched the much-delayed privatization of TAP Air Portugal (TAP). The process was paused following the collapse of the center-right minority government in March, but the new coalition government which returned to office in May is now ready to proceed. It ultimately is aiming to sell a 49.9% stake over the next year, with 5% of that reserved for employees.

Air India Will Resume Some Of Its 'Paused' International Flights in August

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 06:35

Air India will restore some of its international flight schedule in the coming months. The carrier initially slashed its foreign schedule after a tragic crash involving one of its Boeing 787 aircraft that killed all but one passenger on the aircraft and several on the ground. Air India used the schedule reduction to closely examine its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.

Bad & Getting Worse: Looming Strikes Could Mean More Air Travel Delays, Cancelations In Europe

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 05:55

While the United States is famously facing crippling delays largely due to the state of its air traffic control system, Europe is hardly faring any better. As reported by Yahoo News, it's expected that European airspace may face a record number of delays and cancellations this upcoming summer. This comes as Europe continues to battle numerous challenges that make it difficult for airlines to operate flights on time.

Air Taxi Manufacturer Joby Expands California Plant, Working Toward Rate Of 24 Aircraft Per Year

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 05:22

Joby Aviation just celebrated opening an expanded 435,500 square foot facility at its California campus that will support the scale-up of commercial operations. Joby is on track to set up an assembly line at the Marina, California plant to build 24 aircraft per year.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 04:18
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 26 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit after lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 15, 2025.

Canada May Acquire $11.6 Billion Worth Of Fighter Drones To Complement Incoming F-35s

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 03:58

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) procurement program for the F-35A Lightning II may be expanding, according to recent reports. Canada has already ordered 88 Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) from Lockheed Martin, but the government has also begun exploring the option of buying unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV), aka drones.

New American Airlines Lounge At Charlotte Airport Caters To Travelers In Need Of A Quick Break

Aviation News - 16 July, 2025 - 02:19

American Airlines is introducing a new grab-and-go lounge concept for travelers passing through Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The new space, called Provisions by Admirals Club, is designed for passengers with limited time who want a quick break before continuing their journey.

The precursors of life could form in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan

Space News - 16 July, 2025 - 00:00
New research indicates that cellular "pockets" that are the first step toward protocells, the precursors of life, could form in the methane seas of Saturn's moon Titan.

Up To 19h 15m: The US's 10 Longest Nonstop Flights

Aviation News - 15 July, 2025 - 23:05

Some of the world's longest nonstop flights involve the US, a handful of which are ultra-long-haul. While definitions vary, this is usually taken to mean flights that take more than 16 hours.

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