Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now — it could have held 2,000 Earths

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 21:51
A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger.

Why Ryanair Is Asking Some Spanish Crew To Repay Their Salaries

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 21:12

Ryanair has asked some of its cabin crew in Spain to return the salary increases paid out since October 2024, following a legal battle involving two rival unions. The dispute stems from a pay deal agreed between the airline and the Spanish union Confederación Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), which was later ruled invalid by Spain's High Court.

Up To 9h 40m: The World's 10 Longest Airbus A321XLR Flights So Far

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 20:06

Aer Lingus,Iberia, and Wizz Air UK now use the Airbus A321XLR. As of May 21, they have seven aircraft: Aer Lingus and launch customer Iberia have three frames each, while Wizz Air has one. Of course, these numbers will change quickly as deliveries ramp up.

US military launches unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on 4,200-mile test flight (video)

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 20:00
The U.S. military test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on May 21 to demonstrate the readiness of its nuclear weapons arsenal.

Defense Department Formally Accepts Luxury Boeing 747-8 From Qatar

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 19:45

A luxury Boeing 747-8 owned by the Qatari Royal family was officially gifted to the US on Wednesday. The Department of Defense reportedly confirmed that the jumbo jet would be used as a new Air Force One for President Trump.

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 19:00
A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 18:52
NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control.

Lufthansa Boeing 787 Flight Canceled By Abnormal Landing Gear

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 18:17

Lufthansa has been forced to cancel a flight from Hyderabad to Frankfurt as the Boeing 787-9, operating the flight, had to abort its takeoff during the takeoff roll, resulting in deflated tires.

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' at 45: Stop-motion master Phil Tippett on creating the iconic Battle of Hoth (exclusive)

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 18:00
The Oscar-winning SFX guru talks turkey sandwiches, space lizards, and making the awesome Battle of Hoth scene for "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back".

Etihad Airways Starts 2025 In Style With Its Most Profitable First Quarter Ever

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 17:24

Etihad Airways has started 2025 on a high note by recording its highest-ever profit for the first quarter of the year. In a period when the carrier also grew its fleet and workforce while customer satisfaction rose, the Abu Dhabi-based UAE flag carrier had plenty of reasons to be cheerful in the first few months of the new year. Alongside almost a thousand new hires, it has also promoted hundreds of staff.

Starfish Space's 'Otter' satellite will attempt 1st-ever commercial docking in low Earth orbit this year

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 17:19
Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 mission will launch atop a SpaceX rocket this June to perform the first-ever commercial satellite docking in low Earth orbit.

How Norse Atlantic's New Revenue Model Is Driving Financial Growth

Aviation News - 21 May, 2025 - 17:06

Norse Atlantic has published its latest financial results, with the long-haul low-cost carrier citing strong revenue growth from its now-mixed business model, which includes scheduled and wet leased operations.

The physics of the universe appear to be fine-tuned for life. Why?

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 16:00
The physical constants of the universe appear to favor the existence of life. So why are we here?

Watch tile-shedding private Chinese rocket launch 6 satellites to orbit (video)

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 15:00
Chinese company LandSpace sent six satellites into orbit on Saturday (May 17) aboard its methane-powered, tile-shedding Zhugque-2E rocket.

Get a massive 68% off a year's subscription to Peacock TV ahead of the Memorial Day weekend

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 14:37
If you're looking for a Memorial Day streaming deal ahead of the long weekend, getting nearly 70% off an annual subscription to Peacock could be just the one.

See the crescent moon rise close to Saturn and Neptune early on May 22

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 12:00
Remember: A telescope or binoculars will be needed to spot far-flung Neptune!

Perseverance rover rolls onto 'Crocodile' plateau on Mars to hunt for super-old rocks

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 11:00
NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring a new Mars region called Krokodillen, which is thought to harbor some of the oldest and most intriguing rocks on the Red Planet.

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket after abort (photos)

Space News - 21 May, 2025 - 07:01
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites late Tuesday night (May 20), atop a Falcon 9 rocket that was flying for the first time ever.

How The Expansion Of UK-EU E-Gates Will Impact Passenger Travel

Aviation News - 20 May, 2025 - 23:17

Following a recent agreement between the UK government and the European Commission, UK passport holders are set to regain access to automated e-gates at more European airports. The expansion is tied to the rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border platform set to replace manual passport stamping for eligible non-EU nationals, including British travelers.

As Little As 32%: Southwest's Routes With The Lowest Load Factors

Aviation News - 20 May, 2025 - 23:05

Southwest is the US's third-largest carrier by passengers. In the 12 months to February 2025, US Department of Transportation data shows it carried 173.4 million passengers. Only American Airlines (223.1 million) and Delta Air Lines (199.0 million) surpassed it. Southwest's traffic was -1.8% lower compared to the year to February 2024, partly because of lower demand and greater uncertainty.

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