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Small Plane Carrying 6 Crashes In Pacific Ocean Off San Diego In US
The US Coast Guard and other agencies are searching Monday for six people that were onboard a twin-engine Cessna 414 that crashed in the Pacific Ocean three miles west of San Diego.
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Plane With 20 On Board Crashes In Tennessee: US Authorities
A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials.
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Starship Flight 8 Explosion Traced to ‘Flash’ in Rocket Engines, SpaceX Investigation Confirms
A sudden flash in one of Starship’s central Raptor engines caused the loss of Flight 8, SpaceX has confirmed. The engine malfunction led to cascading shutdowns and triggered the vehicle’s self-destruct system. FAA oversight has cleared Starship for its ninth test flight, set for May 27, marking the return of the world’s most powerful rocket s...
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
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FAA Approves SpaceX's Starship To Return To Flight After March Setback
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it approved SpaceX's Starship to return to flight after its explosive testing mishap in March, allowing Elon Musk's space company to launch the Mars rocket's ninth test flight from Texas soon.
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Flying Taxis Could Soar At LA 2028 Olympics, Helping Spectators Dodge Traffic
Though Archer Aviation is yet to be certified by the US FAA, the company is hoping to begin its LA network operations by as early as 2026.
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SpaceX Gets FAA Green Light for 25 Annual Starship Launches from Texas’ Starbase Facility
The FAA has granted SpaceX approval to carry out up to 25 Starship launches and landings annually from its Starbase site in Texas. Following an environmental review that found no significant impact, the decision enables SpaceX to accelerate its testing schedule and advance development plans aimed at future Moon and Mars exploration missions.
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SpaceX Starship Prepares for Next Flight After Successful Static Fire Tests
SpaceX has successfully completed static fire tests for both the Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage at its Texas facility. The tests simulated real launch conditions, validating the engines ahead of the next integrated flight test (IFT-8), which could take place by the end of February, pending FAA approval. The previous test flight in Ja...
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Trump Blames "Diversity Policies" Under Obama, Biden After Chopper-Plane Crash
Trump's remarks have ignited a heated debate about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch to January 12 Due to Adverse Weather in Atlantic
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, initially set for Jan. 10, has been delayed to Jan. 12 due to rough Atlantic seas affecting the booster landing plan. The rocket, standing 320 feet tall, features a reusable first stage and aims to advance space mission cost-efficiency. Launch is planned from Cape Canaveral with a three-hour window. If further...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
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Watch: Mysterious Car-Sized Drones Spotted Flying Over New Jersey, FBI Begins Probe
These sightings, which began in late November, involve large, often car-sized drones flying in coordinated patterns.
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Small Plane Carrying 6 Crashes In Pacific Ocean Off San Diego In US
The US Coast Guard and other agencies are searching Monday for six people that were onboard a twin-engine Cessna 414 that crashed in the Pacific Ocean three miles west of San Diego.
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Plane With 20 On Board Crashes In Tennessee: US Authorities
A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials.
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Starship Flight 8 Explosion Traced to ‘Flash’ in Rocket Engines, SpaceX Investigation Confirms
A sudden flash in one of Starship’s central Raptor engines caused the loss of Flight 8, SpaceX has confirmed. The engine malfunction led to cascading shutdowns and triggered the vehicle’s self-destruct system. FAA oversight has cleared Starship for its ninth test flight, set for May 27, marking the return of the world’s most powerful rocket s...
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
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FAA Approves SpaceX's Starship To Return To Flight After March Setback
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it approved SpaceX's Starship to return to flight after its explosive testing mishap in March, allowing Elon Musk's space company to launch the Mars rocket's ninth test flight from Texas soon.
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Flying Taxis Could Soar At LA 2028 Olympics, Helping Spectators Dodge Traffic
Though Archer Aviation is yet to be certified by the US FAA, the company is hoping to begin its LA network operations by as early as 2026.
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SpaceX Gets FAA Green Light for 25 Annual Starship Launches from Texas’ Starbase Facility
The FAA has granted SpaceX approval to carry out up to 25 Starship launches and landings annually from its Starbase site in Texas. Following an environmental review that found no significant impact, the decision enables SpaceX to accelerate its testing schedule and advance development plans aimed at future Moon and Mars exploration missions.
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SpaceX Starship Prepares for Next Flight After Successful Static Fire Tests
SpaceX has successfully completed static fire tests for both the Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage at its Texas facility. The tests simulated real launch conditions, validating the engines ahead of the next integrated flight test (IFT-8), which could take place by the end of February, pending FAA approval. The previous test flight in Ja...
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Trump Blames "Diversity Policies" Under Obama, Biden After Chopper-Plane Crash
Trump's remarks have ignited a heated debate about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch to January 12 Due to Adverse Weather in Atlantic
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, initially set for Jan. 10, has been delayed to Jan. 12 due to rough Atlantic seas affecting the booster landing plan. The rocket, standing 320 feet tall, features a reusable first stage and aims to advance space mission cost-efficiency. Launch is planned from Cape Canaveral with a three-hour window. If further...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
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Watch: Mysterious Car-Sized Drones Spotted Flying Over New Jersey, FBI Begins Probe
These sightings, which began in late November, involve large, often car-sized drones flying in coordinated patterns.
