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On Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, the world’s biggest and most powerful space telescope reached its final destination 1 million miles away, one month after launching on a quest to behold the dawn of the universe.
New Space Telescope Reaches Final Stop Million Miles Out
The telescope will enable astronomers to peer back further in time than ever before.
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As of Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, drone hobbyists and other operators of light electric sports aircraft face “legal liabilities” if caught flying the objects, the Interior Ministry said, adding it may grant exemptions to businesses seeking to film.
UAE Bans Flying of Recreational Drones After Fatal Attack
A drone and missile strike blew up several fuel tankers and killed three people.
Jan 24th, 2022
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Airbus Revokes Jet Order Worth Billions
The aerospace giant and one of its biggest customers are embroiled in a dispute over a larger plane.
Jan 21st, 2022
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A passenger walks past a Southwest Airlines plane at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, March 26, 2021. AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the launch of a new slice of 5G service by two weeks after airlines and the nation's aviation regulator complained about potential interference with systems on board planes.
Why Fear of 5G Halting Flights Has Faded
Jan 21st, 2022
This artist's sketch provided by Spaceport Camden shows the launch pad complex of the proposed Spaceport Camden in Camden County, Ga.
Judge: Georgia County Can Move Ahead on Land for Spaceport
Jan 21st, 2022
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Ex-SpaceX Engineer Launches Pizza-Making Robot Startup
Jan 19th, 2022
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AT&T, Verizon Pause Some New 5G After Airlines Raise Alarm
Jan 19th, 2022
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Expanding Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
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Expanding Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The Export-Import Bank of the United States offers a number of tools to assist all U.S. manufacturers, and works to ensure that these opportunities are readily available to businesses owned by minorities and women. Watch video to learn more.
Dec 13th, 2021
A Dreamliner 787-10 arriving from Los Angeles pulls up to a gate at Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J., Jan. 7, 2019.
FAA Sets Rules for 787 Landings Near 5G Service
Interference could delay systems like thrust reversers from kicking in.
Jan 17th, 2022
The meteorite ALH84001 sits in a chamber at a Johnson Space Center lab in Houston, Aug. 7, 1996.
Study of Meteorite Finds No Evidence of Ancient Martian Life
Groundwater — rather than living creatures — formed the organic compounds found in the rock.
Jan 14th, 2022
Virgin Orbit's 'Cosmic Girl' Boeing 747-400 takes off from Mojave Air and Space Port north of Los Angeles, May 25, 2020.
Virgin Orbit Launches 7 Satellites
The payload included satellites for the Pentagon, Polish company SatRevolution and data firm Spire Global.
Jan 14th, 2022
A line of Boeing 777X jets parked at Paine Field, Everett, Wash., April 23, 2021.
Boeing Airliner Sales Jump
But deliveries lagged far behind rival Airbus.
Jan 12th, 2022
The logo of Airbus group is displayed in Toulouse, south of France, July 9, 2020. Airbus says aircraft deliveries are rising slightly and airlines are ordering more planes, showing that they are confident in the long-term outlook for air travel. For now, the pandemic is still hurting international air travel. Airbus, which is based in France, said Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 that it delivered 611 passenger jets in 2021, an 8% increase over 2020 deliveries.
Airbus: Deliveries of New Airline Jets Nosing Higher
The company said it ended last year with a backlog of 7,082 aircraft on order.
Jan 11th, 2022
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Hypersonic Missile Claim Disputed
South Korea said it was a normal ballistic missile that could be intercepted.
Jan 7th, 2022
Ryanair said Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 that it's reallocating five planes it has based at Frankfurt Airport to other European airports that “have responded with lower airport charges to stimulate traffic recovery.”
Ryanair to Close Base at Frankfurt Airport
The airline complained Frankfurt Airport increased prices, making Frankfurt uncompetitive with European airports.
Jan 7th, 2022
Spaceport America hangar in Upham, N.M., Oct. 17, 2011.
Former Spaceport Executive Alleges Fraud, Retaliation
He alleges that he was forced to resign after raising concerns about financial malfeasance that cost taxpayers millions.
Jan 6th, 2022
Photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says a test launch of a hypersonic missile, Jan. 5, 2022.
North Korea Claims 2nd Successful Test of Hypersonic Missile
The word “strategic” implies the missile is being developed to deliver nuclear weapons.
Jan 6th, 2022
Brussels Airlines planes at Brussels Airport, May 12, 2020.
Near-Empty Flights Crisscross Europe
Airlines admit they serve no purpose except to secure valuable time slots at major airports.
Jan 6th, 2022
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Boeing Lands Airplane Order from U.S. Budget Carrier Allegiant
Allegiant will buy 50 737 Max jets with an option for 50 more.
Jan 6th, 2022