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Local warnings and at least one NOTAM indicate an upcoming launch from Plesetsk between April 1 and 15 to an orbit with an inclination 63 degrees toward the Equator: https://t.co/EhSC0xsQVM https://t.co/E7nBV3xpBV
Boom engine review today. Surprised how often I hear “we just did something no one has done before.” Remarkable engine, designed in a remarkable fashion. https://t.co/0cVuJ4YIFk
"Eurofighter Typhoon continues to play a central role. Between 2024 and 2025, around 80% of combat-aircraft missions conducted by operator countries were flown by these aircraft." https://t.co/HctQ8eSjo4 https://t.co/dkdRxPXYSU
"They are out of missiles" U.S. confirms only one-third of Iran missile arsenal destroyed as war continues
'It's extremely expensive to wait,' Oman's #MBGroup says, explaining its lease of @Astranis satellite, to launch this year. Omani government meanwhile struggles to retain rights to its GEO slot. @ITUradiocomms @AirbusSpace.https://t.co/PAHVXkavCl https://t.co/v1KIYhPa33
On this episode of TWZ: Special Access, Jamie Hunter visited TacAir to learn about their heavily upgraded F-5AT fighters and how they replicate enemy aircraft to keep U.S. fighter aircrews sharp. https://t.co/17p9XTnS5L
In this week's Rocket Report: • Artemis II on track for launch next week • Russia reopens gateway to ISS • Space Force could move more payloads off Vulcan • Russia's Starlink takes flight • Isar scrubs launch attempt https://t.co/QKQhAwmre4
Artemis II crew is enroute to KSC. Expected to land abt 2:30 pm ET. NASA's Jared Isaacman and CSA's Lisa Campbell will be there to greet them. Crew then will answer questions from the media. Full list of public...
Shiyan-33 tracked in a 485 x 505 km x 97.5 deg, 1030 LTDN SSO. With the CZ-2C/YZ-1S launch vehicle and such a low orbit, this must be a fairly massive satellite - anyone know the capacity of CZ-2C/YZ-1S to this orbit?
American Airlines Flight Attendants Fear Bankruptcy — Internal Union Minutes Call Finances "Dire" - View from the Wing https://t.co/lYnlSFQBYa
I suppose it depends on what purpose you believe Iran's ballistic missiles must serve. It does not appear that Iran's missiles are capable of either disrupting ongoing Israeli and US air campaign nor deterring further Israeli and US attack.
No one, it seems, is happy with NASA's new idea for commercial space stations. https://t.co/SVhXpYQAnK
Drones disrupted modern warfare. Now, a vision of a single operator with a VR helmet directing a swarm of robots ready for combat. This isn’t an episode of Black Mirror. It’s the near-future. Tech is outpacing doctrine, law, and ethics. That gap is where...
"AST SpaceMobile, is seeking permission to more than double its satellite fleet size. Currently it has authorisation to orbit 243 satellites." via Advanced Television https://t.co/opYjPXyR2l
Just wrapped an incredible @planet On the Road in DC! Great to see our partner countries and companies. We are committed to helping Global security. Our archive, now nine years strong, along with AI enables countries to monitor large areas...
With the Aerodynamic Modification KIt (AMK)and other upgrades on the way - the Eurofighter Typhoon is still set to be the cornerstone of European air power. #avgeek https://t.co/HctQ8eSjo4 https://t.co/MjAZ7AJHKF
Defense spending is broadening beyond platforms into systems, software, and autonomy. Here’s how key players are positioned across the defense ecosystem 👇 $LMT Lockheed Martin anchors U.S. precision strike and missile defense. PAC-3 interceptors, JASSM and LRASM production ramp alongside Next Generation...
.@Arianespace: 7-8 flights still doable this yr; #Ariane6 block 2 upgrade by mid-year; assessing demand signals for 2029-30 from @defis_eu #Iris2, @bundeswehrInfo #SatComBw4, @Amazonleo.https://t.co/JWo6B0KcJk https://t.co/bMUkosjHQJ
@FortemTech has the combat-proven, all-weather, day/night low-collateral effect #CUAS comprehensive counter-drone technology to solve this problem - now
TJ-FlyingFish: China’s #Autonomous Air-Sea Hybrid #Drone That Flies and Dives via @WevolverApp #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/8ZCuWs0Gil
LAUNCH at 0411 UTC Mar 27 of a CZ-2C/YZ-1S from Jiuquan with the Shiyan 33 test satellite ( 试验三十三号卫星 ). Orbit not yet known.
Senate Commerce will try again tomorrow morning (Mar 27) 10:00 am ET to pass those bills that were to be considered on Wed., incl two satellite related, but couldn’t be bc no Democrats were in attendance. https://t.co/zjaGR3ggpt
Dear FAA - ADS-B on-board airport ground vehicles problem has already been solved. https://t.co/FR1BGDeqXW https://t.co/RYh36ah7FH
Had such a great visit to Aerospace Bristol today ✈️ Getting to see the Concorde up close — and actually walk through it — was incredible. We’ve been to the one
NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope -- which Nicky Fox cheers as under budget and ahead of schedule -- at Goddard Space Flight Center on April 21. Press bfg at 4:00 pm ET will be on YouTube....
A ~20% reduction in New Glenn capacity compared to the originally expected 61 satellites... https://t.co/H4l2vyx0DP
NEW: The Navy sets the plan and requirements to replace its T-45 trainer, targeting an EMD cost of no more than $1.7 billion to start fielding 216 aircraft To get there, the Navy has officially settled on not requiring unflared landings/field...
We break-- buried on pg 8 of AF Space acquisition boss's HASC statement yesterday -- more bad news for RTX OCX system after AF accepted last July: ``extensive and more operationally relevant testing w actual GPS satellites, ground antennas,...
Air China's losses widen in 2025 as fare pressure weighs, risks ahead from Iran war https://t.co/rytW0V9qbu
Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed
Confirming recent rumors that the Administration will send the FY2027 budget request to Congress next week, Sen Approps Cmte chair Susan Collins tells Politico it's supposed to arrive at the end of next week. https://t.co/eF2p9GpD3K Vought to testify to...
.@Open_Cosmos @RafelJorda, under September @ITU deadline for Ka-band constellation: 'We're building satellites like there's no tomorrow, 24/7, at our four sites.' @esa @TesatSpacecom @trans_celestial. https://t.co/25uSLtzteI https://t.co/avruEhlyux
Navy F/A-18’s Close Call With An Iranian SAM Highlights Remaining Risks To Epic Fury Aviators Even in lower-threat coastal areas, MANPADS are a real risk to lower-flying aircraft, and true air supremacy across Iran still isn't a reality. Updating Live: https://t.co/yn4zkYaM4A
NASA's new "Ignition" website (https://t.co/hkp5h15SSN) now has the Powerpoints from Tuesday. Keep scrolling down past "media resources" to each topic. Fact sheets and links to the RFIs/RFPs are there too.
Writing a talk that includes this gem from Apollo 12 so thought I’d share it! Also if you know where those TV transmissions might live let me know, Google has truly become crap as a search engine. #author #history #space...
Just in case you're looking to purchase a plane, Dayton Airport is selling a FedEx plane via @liquidityinc' auction website. Current bid is $6,400. https://t.co/9aGEsWV6Tr
The rollout of the first Soyuz-5 rocket to launch pad Site 45 in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, was postponed from today to March 29, in turn, pushing its inaugural flight to April 2, at the earliest, according to Kazakh media. Context: https://t.co/DBcHRiQe36 https://t.co/S8p6AAE3IL
As demand for premium travel continues to surge, United is not resting on its laurels. Enter the CRJ-450, a lower-capacity CRJ-200 in disguise. Seat count drops by nine seats to 41 including seven First Class seats and four rows of...
China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades https://t.co/KM8FySikPc
.@MDA_space CEO @MGreenley details status of @Telesat Lightspeed, @Globalstar's 17-sat replacement order and Globalstar's 50+ satellite C-3 constellation and a 'neutral host' constellation idea that MNOs seem to like. @Apple.https://t.co/QiIcACD0Zf https://t.co/EJDK27EjeF
Lula is at LATAM’s São Carlos MRO facility... undisputed leader in aeronautical maintenance across South America. They’re highlighting the LATAM-Embraer deal for 24 firm + 50 option E195-E2 jets (deliveries kicking off late 2026). LATAM’s already pouring ~US$4B into Brazil...
Cathay Pacific to raise fuel surcharge again from April 1st, and will review/revise every two weeks. Fuel surcharge to rise by 34%. Via Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/cathay-raises-fuel-levies-again-to-review-them-every-two-weeks
Amazon to FCC: Everyone Supports a Leo Satellite Launch Extension, Except SpaceX https://t.co/mzYuITGCAw #SpaceEconomy https://t.co/9rYGlrjkES
One of the three major space powers in Europe signals its strong support for the Ignition plan to develop a sprawling lunar base over the next decade.
NASA Gears Up for Artemis II Launch Around the Moon a Week From Now https://t.co/EkQMgSOIZJ
US needs a totally new air defense strategy. This also includes congressional advocacy, procurement, etc. Leadership has failed us here. Little movement for many years when it was clear the nature of the mission was morphing rapidly. Time for a...
LAUNCH at 2251 UTC Mar 25 of the Siwei Gaojing 2-05 and 2-06 commercial imaging satellites by CZ-2D from Taiyuan
Lots of discussion of countering UAVs at the moment. @Justin_Br0nk and I published this in 2024: https://t.co/dsSGyI9mfx Lots of others with similar conclusions. The answers have been known for some time - the problem is implementation. @RUSI_org @roberttollast
.@isaraerospace launch aborts at second of scheduled liftoff, cause unclear. countdown had been delayed by a boat in launch area earlier. https://t.co/TXLNBwmRVz
LaGuardia Plane Crash Into Fire Truck + Rob Mark on Losing a Pil… https://t.co/BB8lwrUy17 https://t.co/fevl12WkF4
