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Missile Project Gets a Boost
The missiles can travel at Mach 5 in hitting targets up to 1,000 miles away.
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SpaceShipTwo Unity on its second successful glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico, June 25, 2020.
Virgin Galactic to Unveil Spaceship's Interior
Final testing of the craft is nearing completion.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, at a government meeting on space development at his office in Tokyo, June 29, 2020.
Japan to Boost Space Cooperation with US
Officials hope to contribute to an American mission to send astronauts to the moon.
Jul 3rd, 2020
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Engineers watch the first driving test for the Mars 2020 rover Perseverance in a clean room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 17, 2019.
Mars Rover Launch Delayed Again
Jul 2nd, 2020
A Boeing 737 MAX jet heads to a landing at Boeing Field following a test flight.
Boeing Fell Short in 737 Max Disclosures
Jul 1st, 2020
A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Fla., June 30, 2020.
SpaceX Launches GPS Satellite
Jul 1st, 2020
In this image taken from video, commander Chris Cassidy, right, and astronaut Bob Behnken perform a spacewalk, July 1, 2020.
Astronauts Perform 2nd Spacewalk to Swap Batteries
Jul 1st, 2020
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In this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 file photo, visitors are seen at the booth of Airbus during the opening trade day of the Singapore Airshow 2020 in Singapore. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it plans to shed 15,000 jobs over the next year, with jobs mostly being lost in Europe. Airbus is struggling with the financial hit of the coronavirus pandemic. It said Tuesday, June 30 that it doesn't expect air traffic to recover to pre-COVID levels before 2023 and potentially as late as 2025.
Airbus Cuts 15,000 Jobs
The company warned of more thin years ahead.
Jun 30th, 2020
A Boeing 737 Max being built for Norwegian Air International taxis for a test flight.
Norwegian Air Cancels Order for 97 Boeing Aircraft
Ninety-two of the plane orders were for the troubled 737 Max.
Jun 30th, 2020
A Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane lands following a test flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, April 10, 2019.
Boeing 737 Max Flight Testing Set to Begin
The company needs clearance from the FAA before the planes can fly again.
Jun 29th, 2020
SpaceShipTwo Unity being released from the carrier mothership.
Virgin Galactic Marks Second Glide Flight Over New Mexico
The pilots flew at higher speeds to help evaluate the ship’s performance.
Jun 26th, 2020
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SpaceX Sees Offshore Spaceports Around the Globe
These aqua-bases would be used to launch rockets into space.
Jun 24th, 2020
In a Monday, March 23, 2020 file photo, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max lands at Paine Field near Boeing's manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle. U.S. regulators are requiring inspections and possible repairs to engine coverings of all Boeing 737 Max jets. That's because of a problem that regulators say could lead to loss of engine power. The problem isn't related to a system suspected in two deadly crashes involving Max planes, but it's another blow to the company's safety reputation.
FAA Orders Another Fix for Boeing MAX
It's another blow to Boeing's safety reputation.
Jun 24th, 2020
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman Roger Wicker.
Lawmakers Rip FAA for Not Disclosing Boeing Documents
The committee chairman suggested the agency appears to be deliberately keeping lawmakers in the dark.
Jun 18th, 2020
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$10B James Webb Telescope Delayed Again
The James Webb has taken a lot of grief over the years due to its timeline and ballooning costs.
Jun 18th, 2020
The StormBreaker smart weapon from Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon subsidiary.
Raytheon's Stormbreaker Weapon Passes Navy Flight Test
It is the only weapon that allows pilots to hit a moving target through bad weather, dust and smoke.
Jun 17th, 2020
Boeing 737 MAX airplane being built on the assembly line in Renton, Wash.
Momentum Grows in Congress for More FAA Oversight of Boeing
Support for more oversight has grown after two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.
Jun 17th, 2020
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Passenger Drone Approved for Remote Deliveries
It's like a smart car chassis mounted to an octocopter. Also, even smaller cockroach robots and a giant beach ring.
Jun 12th, 2020
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Boeing MAX Certification Test Scheduled for June
The plane that's been grounded since 2019 after hundreds died may soon be back in the air.
Jun 12th, 2020