European Space Agency reveals 3 key space missions threatened by Trump's NASA budget cuts

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 18:08
At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."

SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 17:41
The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.

Gaze at the Orion Nebula together - eVscope 2 is $570 off for Father's Day

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 17:00
This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day

An entrepreneur wants to build a giant net to catch spacecraft landing on the moon, but can it be done?

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 17:00
This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.

Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho on June 14

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 16:34
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.

Delta Air Lines Now Serves 18 European Destinations From The World's Busiest Airport

Aviation News - 12 June, 2025 - 16:05

On June 10, Delta relaunched flights from Atlanta to Brussels. The SkyTeam member previously served the route from June 1993 to April 2016, only to reappear in March 2017 and operate until the pandemic stopped it in March 2020. Sabena (which is now called Brussels Airlines) served Atlanta between 1993 and 2000.

Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 16:00
One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.

Report Finds Major US Airlines Secretly Sold Passengers' Data To Customs & Border Protection

Aviation News - 12 June, 2025 - 15:05

According to internal US government documents obtained by 404 Media, a data broker working with major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, gathered extensive personal data on travelers. The broker, Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), then sold access to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 15:00
SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.

The 10 best Father's Day Amazon deals — telescopes, Lego, star projectors and more

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 14:10
Discover the 10 best Father's Day deals on Amazon right now with offers on telescopes, star projectors, model rockets, Lego and more.

Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 14:00
"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 12:00
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.

NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)

Space News - 12 June, 2025 - 11:00
"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."

US Authorities Will Limit Newark Airport Flights For The Rest Of The Year

Aviation News - 11 June, 2025 - 23:32

The FAA has confirmed it will continue capping flight volumes at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through the end of 2025, citing safety and delay reduction as key priorities. Starting Monday, scheduled arrivals and departures have been limited to 28 per hour during weekend construction periods from September through December. During other periods, operations will be capped at 34 per hour through October 25, under a federal order issued on June 6.

Ouch: Baltimore Has Lost 6 Airlines In The Past 18 Months With Latest Airline Exit

Aviation News - 11 June, 2025 - 23:06

Airlines leave airports. It's a relatively regular occurrence, and Baltimore is no exception. Since April 2024, six have ceased flying there or have announced their decision to do so. They include PLAY,which will end all US flights later this year. Air Senegal did so in 2023 and is not discussed further. Two airlines joined Baltimore's portfolio in 2023/2024.

Laws of physics are still broken: Attempt to explain away black holes' central singularity falls short, scientist says

Space News - 11 June, 2025 - 23:00
A researcher throws cold water on a recent effort that purported to eliminate black holes' greatest and most enduring mystery — the existence of their central singularity.

American Airlines Schedules New Premium-Heavy Boeing 787-9 Flights To Auckland

Aviation News - 11 June, 2025 - 22:00

American Airlines will begin deploying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a premium-heavy configuration on the carrier's nonstop route between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Auckland Airport (AKL). This new service is set to begin on January 5, 2026. The aircraft serving this route will be a 244-seat jet that features lie-flat seating in business-class Flagship Suites equipped with privacy doors. The jet will also be fitted with new premium economy seats that offer extra leg support and extended reclining capabilities. In addition, the jet will feature refurbished economy-class cabins.

Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter review

Space News - 11 June, 2025 - 21:00
Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter.

NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom

Space News - 11 June, 2025 - 21:00
NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.

'Uranus is weird.' Big moons of tilted ice giant hide a magnetic mystery, Hubble telescope reveals

Space News - 11 June, 2025 - 20:00
Scientists find surprising evidence that space dust is shaping the surfaces of Uranus' largest moons.

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