NASA's asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohanson

Space News - 26 February, 2025 - 17:07
The Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids is currently cruising through the Asteroid Belt, and will fly close to asteroid Donaldjohanson in April.

New research reveals Mars’ young northern ice cap and the surprises below its surface

TU Delft nieuws - 26 February, 2025 - 16:49
A group of researchers from TU Delft and the Institute for Planetary Research of the German Aerospace Center have been able to the determinate the Mars’s interior structure and the age of the large ice sheet covering its north pole. They have published their findings in Nature. The team used the same geophysical trick on Mars that geologists use here on Earth to: measure how large areas of land are deformed by the ice sheet that presses down on the planet itself. That in turn says a lot about the material and structure underneath all that ice.

The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary

Space News - 26 February, 2025 - 16:00
The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

This Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is 13% off — almost its lowest-ever price

Space News - 26 February, 2025 - 15:45
This fantastic Millennium Falcon model looks great displayed alone or as part of a Lego Star Wars collection and it's rarely this discounted.

Astrophotographer captures 'rare' planetary parade as 7 planets align in the night sky (photo)

Space News - 26 February, 2025 - 15:00
Seven worlds align under one sky in a breathtaking photograph captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury.

Where British Airways Flies Its Airbus A350s

Aviation News - 26 February, 2025 - 14:00

British Airways has a fleet of 18 new Airbus A350-1000s in service now, with an average of 3.5 years old. The airline exclusively operates the Airbus A350-1000 variant, having not received any examples of the A350-900 model.

Billions In Profit: How Much Did Airbus Make In 2024?

Aviation News - 26 February, 2025 - 13:01

On February 20th, 2025, Airbus released its 4th quarter and full year 2024 earnings report. While the European planemaker certainly had a better year than Boeing, it had its own share of challenges during the past calendar year.

2 NASA missions will carpool on a SpaceX rocket this Friday to help map the cosmos

Space News - 26 February, 2025 - 11:00
NASA's PUNCH and SPHEREx missions are scheduled to launch no earlier than Friday (Feb. 28). Here's what each is built to do, and why they could yield some terrific results for astronomers.

Shooting for the moon, Intuitive Machines to launch daring lunar lander for NASA on Feb. 26

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 23:41
Intuitive Machines is poised to launch its second lunar lander in as many years, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

Boeing Picks RTX Collins ACES II Ejection Seats For US Air Force F-15EX Program

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 22:38

RTX Corporation, in a February 25 statement, announced that one of its companies – Collins Aerospace – got picked by Boeing to provide 144 ejection seats for the United States Air Force’s (USAF’s) Boeing F-15EX Eagle II two-seat fighter jet. For RTX, it’s continuing a proud product line and for F-15EX aircrew of today and tomorrow – giving F-15EX aircrew seats that have a spinal injury rate of less than 1%.

SpaceX rolls huge Super Heavy booster to pad ahead of Starship Flight 8 launch (photos)

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 22:00
The Super Heavy booster that will fly on the eighth test mission of SpaceX's Starship megarocket is now on the launch pad. Liftoff is scheduled for Friday (Feb. 28).

SpaceX says its Falcon 9 rocket debris crash over Europe was caused by propellant leak

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 21:00
A propellant leak was to blame for the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashing to Earth over Europe last week, SpaceX says.

These 10 US & Canadian Airports Have The Fewest European Flights This Summer

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 20:05

Based on IATA slot seasons, northern carriers will switch to summer schedules on March 30 and maintain them until October 25. Some 49 US and Canadian airports will have non-stop passenger flights to Europe during this period. It rises to 50 if the tiny Saint Pierre, in the French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, off the east coast of Canada near Newfoundland, is included.

NASA tells employees to ignore Trump administration's 'What did you do last week?' email

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 20:00
NASA employees have been told they are not required to respond to a Trump administration email request to list achievements or potentially face termination.

Las Vegas-Bound United Airlines Boeing 757-200 Returns To Newark Due To Mechanical Issue

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 19:38

A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday morning after a mechanical issue was reported mid-flight, according to the New York Post. United Flight 1544, which had taken off from Newark at 05:55, was en route to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas when it had to turn back just an hour into the flight. The flight, a Boeing 757-200, carried 176 passengers and six crew members.

Where Virgin Atlantic Flies Its Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 19:01

Virgin Atlantic, though younger than many of its European rivals, is an iconic airline. Founded by tycoon Richard Branson, the airline was created to bring more competition to the London market, specifically on long-haul flights. The airline operates a fleet of widebody Airbus and Boeing jets across its network, and its global route map stretches as far as Asia and North America from London.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — Release window, trailers, and everything we know

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 19:00
Samus Aran returns in 2025 with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a first-person action adventure that's been in the works for nearly a decade.

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 18:05

Welcome to my 158th weekly routes article! I have analyzed some subjectively exciting services that took off between February 18 and 24 (unless stated). Click here to see my last jam-packed article!

Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'

Space News - 25 February, 2025 - 18:01
China's Mars rover discovered evidence of an ancient Red Planet beach. Here's why scientists are excited about this.

Avelo Airlines Will Discontinue 4 Routes

Aviation News - 25 February, 2025 - 16:27

Avelo Airlines will cut four routes, two each from Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Wilmington Airport (ILG), in the next few weeks, with its overall flight schedule still growing year-on-year (YoY).

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