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A Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship and Long March-2F carrier rocket transferred to the launching area of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, June 9, 2021.

China Ready to Send 1st Crew to Space Station

Three astronauts plan to spend three months conducting spacewalks, scientific experiments, and construction and maintenance work.

The Most Realistic Commuter Drone Taxi Yet

The latest prototype from German aerospace designer Volocopter could present the most practical application … for those who can afford it.

In this image from video made available by SpaceX, a Starship test vehicle sits on the ground after returning from a flight test in Boca Chica, Texas on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

SpaceX Launches, Lands Starship in 1st Successful Flight

The previous four tests flights ended in fiery explosions.

Chinese astronauts salute after successfully entering the Tianhe space station module as seen on a screen at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, June 17, 2021.

Crew Starts Making China's New Space Station Their Home

This artist's sketch provided by Spaceport Camden shows the launch pad complex of the proposed Spaceport Camden in Camden County, Ga. Since 2012, Officials in Camden County have spent nine years and $10 million pursuing a license to operate the 13th licensed, private spaceport in the U.S. The FAA issued a final environmental impact study Thursday, June 17, 2021, and a decision on its license is expected next month.

After 9 Years and $10M, Georgia Spaceport Nears FAA Approval

Astronauts Steven L. Smith and John M. Grunsfeld are photographed during an extravehicular activity during the December 1999 Hubble servicing mission of STS-103.

Computer Trouble Hits Hubble Telescope

In this image taken from NASA video, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, top center, and NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough venture out on a spacewalk, June 16, 2021.

Spacesuit Problems Prevent Astronauts from Completing Job

Video Podcast: Secrets of Rock Star CFO's

Video Podcast: Secrets of Rock Star CFO's

After reviewing Secrets of Rock Star CFOs, a report provided by Oracle Netsuite, Manufacturing.net editors David Mantey and Jeff Reinke recorded a unique, podcast-style video breaking down the paper.

In this Feb. 14, 2019 photo, an Airbus A380, left, and a Boeing 747, both from Lufthansa airline pass each other at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany.

EU, US Reach Deal to End Airbus-Boeing Trade Dispute

The U.S. imposed what could have amounted to $7.5 billion in tariffs on European exports in 2019.

This undated file illustration provided by Blue Origin shows the capsule that the company aims to take tourists into space. The price to rocket into space next month with Jeff Bezos and his brother is a cool $28 million. That was the winning bid during the live online auction on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Winning Auction Bid to Fly in Space with Jeff Bezos: $28M

The flight is scheduled to take place on the 52nd anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing.

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American Airlines Could Spend $1B on Small Electric Aircraft

Several aircraft and technology companies will acquire stakes in startup Vertical Aerospace Group.

Image of Venus made with data produced by the Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter from 1990 to 1994.

3rd Robotic Explorer Headed to Venus

After NASA announced two new missions to our closest neighbor, the European Space Agency announced another.

A MiG-29 demonstration flight, Moscow, Aug. 2019.

Soviet-Made Jet Crashes into Black Sea

A Bulgarian air force pilot is missing.

The Jovian moon Ganymede as the Juno spacecraft flies by, June 7, 2021.

Spacecraft Buzzes Jupiter's Largest Moon

Juno zoomed past icy Ganymede in the closest pass in more than 20 years.

The Boeing MQ-25 T1 test asset transfers fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet on June 4, marking the first time in history that an unmanned aircraft has refueled another aircraft. The MQ-25 Stingray will assume the carrier-based tanking role currently performed by F/A-18s, allowing for better use of the combat strike fighters and helping extend the range of the carrier air wing.

Boeing, Navy Partner for First Refueling Featuring Unmanned Aircraft

The operation required the test pilot to fly 20 feet behind the refueling aircraft.

Image from a 2015 video, labelled Gimbal, shows an unexplained object tracked as it soars high along the clouds, traveling against the wind.

'There Is Stuff': Enduring Mysteries Trail US Report on UFOs

Congress has ordered “a detailed analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena data.”

In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Bezos will be among the people on Blue Origin's first human space flight next month. The company said in a post Monday, June 7, 2021, that Bezos will be joined on the New Shepard flight by his brother Mark and the winner of an online auction.

Jeff Bezos Is Flying to Space

Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft is scheduled to launch on July 20 and the former Amazon exec will be on it.

$2M Hypercar Combines AI, 3D Printing and Horsepower

We now have the final production specs for the 21C.

Artist’s rendition of a United Airlines Boom Supersonic Overture jet.

United Airlines Sees a Supersonic Future

The airline plans to buy 15 jets from startup Boom Supersonic with an option for 35 more.