boeing Boeing Starliner Misses Space Station Orbit Due to Timer Glitch Boeing's uncrewed Starliner capsule fails to reach the International Space Station after a clock malfunction causes an incorrect engine burn. NASA officials confirm that astronauts would have been safe and able to correct the issue if they were on board.
boeing Boeing Starliner Misses ISS Rendezvous Due to Internal Clock Error Boeing's Starliner spacecraft fails to reach the International Space Station after a timer anomaly causes it to burn too much fuel. The capsule returns to Earth early while investigators search for the cause of the malfunction.
boeing Boeing Starliner Misses Orbit in Critical Uncrewed NASA Test Flight Boeing's Starliner spacecraft fails to reach the International Space Station after a timer error puts it in the wrong orbit. NASA and Boeing officials confirm the capsule is stable and will return to Earth in the coming days.
space Rocket Lab and SpaceX Achieve Major Reusable Rocket and ISS Resupply Milestones The space industry experiences a busy week as Rocket Lab successfully tests booster re-entry and SpaceX delivers vital supplies to the International Space Station. Both companies also make significant progress toward upcoming astronaut launches.
boeing Boeing Builds Real Flying X-Wings for Disney's Star Wars Ride Opening Boeing collaborates with Disney to fly life-size, unpiloted X-wing drones at the grand opening of the Rise of the Resistance ride. The vehicles are based on Boeing's experimental Cargo Air Vehicle design.
boeing Boeing and ULA Complete Final Dress Rehearsal for Starliner Launch Boeing and United Launch Alliance successfully finish a full launch dress rehearsal for the Starliner crew capsule. The test paves the way for an uncrewed orbital flight targeted for December 20.
spacex SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers Heavyweight Communications Satellite to Orbit SpaceX successfully launches the JCSAT-18/Kacific-1 satellite into space using a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket. The newly deployed spacecraft will provide critical broadband internet access to remote areas across the South Pacific.
spacex SpaceX and Boeing Prepare for Crucial Commercial Crew Milestones SpaceX and Boeing are advancing key tests for their commercial crew programs, bringing American astronaut launches closer to reality. Meanwhile, in-space manufacturing emerges as a potential game-changer for the space economy.
reaction engines Hypersonic Mach 5 Aircraft Engine Passes Crucial Heat Exchanger Test Reaction Engines successfully tests a revolutionary precooler that enables hypersonic flight, potentially cutting London to New York travel time to just two hours. The breakthrough technology also promises major improvements for existing jet engines and industrial applications.
x-37b Air Force X-37B Space Plane Touches Down After Record 780-Day Mission The US Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane lands at Kennedy Space Center after breaking its own orbital endurance record. The vehicle completes its fifth classified mission and prepares for an upcoming sixth flight.
boeing FAA Reverses Stance, Joins Global Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX Following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, aviation regulators worldwide ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft over serious safety concerns. The U.S. FAA initially defends the planes but ultimately joins the global ban after facing mounting pressure and new crash evidence.
boeing Boeing Finalizes Software Update for 737 Max After Deadly Crashes Boeing is completing a software update for the 737 Max's MCAS system following a global grounding after two fatal crashes that show clear similarities.
boeing Global Regulators Clear Boeing 737 MAX for Safe Return to Service Global aviation authorities lift suspension orders on the 737 MAX following extensive software updates and rigorous pilot training validations. The aircraft now features enhanced safety systems and meets all regulatory requirements to resume commercial flights.