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NASA Astronaut Hugs Orion Spacecraft After Artemis II Splashdown - Houston Today
2+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) Christina Koch embraces the Orion capsule that carried her and three other astronauts back to Earth after their historic mission. Apr. 15, 2026 at 2: 20am The Artemis II mission marked the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft, paving the way for future…...
FAA Looks to Gamers for Air Traffic Control Jobs - Newark Today
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (104+ words) Agency launches hiring push to address staffing shortages at Newark Airport Apr. 15, 2026 at 5: 08pm The federal agency that oversees the FAA and launched the special campaign to boost air traffic controller staffing nationwide. The agency responsible for air traffic control and…...
Dimming X-rays May Boost Life on Young Sun-like Planets - Huntsville Today
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (413+ words) New study finds young stars calm down faster than expected, potentially aiding life on orbiting planets Apr. 15, 2026 at 5: 08am The findings provide new insights into the evolution of sun-like stars and the conditions that may be most favorable for life to…...
US Alarmed by Russia's Potential Space Weapons Deployment - Colorado Springs Today
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (226+ words) Alleged plans for nuclear detonation in orbit could cripple global digital infrastructure, US warns. Apr. 15, 2026 at 11: 03pm The use of such space-based weapons would represent a major escalation in the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Russia. The ability to…...
Pentagon Acquisition Reforms Could Reshape Space Agencies - Colorado Springs Today
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (195+ words) Acting SDA director says organizations like the Space Development Agency 'probably won't' exist in their current form in the future. Apr. 15, 2026 at 8: 51pm The acting director of the Space Development Agency. The U. S. Defense Secretary who unveiled the new portfolio acquisition executive…...
Greenville Hosts 'Venturing Beyond Earth' Space Business Forum - Greenville Today
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (267+ words) Local event explores the future of the space economy and entrepreneurial opportunities. Apr. 15, 2026 at 8: 56pm Advantage Greenville, a local business organization, is hosting a forum called 'Venturing Beyond Earth: The Future of Space and Entrepreneurship' in downtown Greenville. The event will…...
Experimental Airship Sparks UFO Sightings Across Sonoma County - Petaluma Today
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (263+ words) Police identify mysterious craft as Pathfinder-1, a large dirigible developed by LTA Research with funding from Sergey Brin. Apr. 15, 2026 at 8: 54pm Residents across Sonoma County reported seeing a slow-moving, blimp-like craft in the sky last week, sparking speculation about a potential…...
Archer Aviation Shares Surge 7. 1% as Analysts Eye Potential - Palo Alto Today
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (225+ words) Investors weigh in on the future of the electric aviation startup amid shifting market conditions. Apr. 15, 2026 at 9: 52pm Archer Aviation is one of the leading players in the emerging urban air mobility market, which aims to alleviate traffic congestion in dense…...
Astroport and Vermeer Partner to Develop Autonomous Lunar Construction Machinery - College Station Today
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (205+ words) The collaboration aims to adapt industrial surface mining equipment for building roads, landing pads, and lunar base infrastructure by 2030. Apr. 15, 2026 at 4: 36pm A space technology company focused on developing the infrastructure and systems needed for a permanent human presence on the…...
Manassas Airport Rebrands as 'Washington Manassas Airport' - Manassas Today
2+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) City Council unanimously approves name change to boost regional identity ahead of commercial flights. Apr. 14, 2026 at 5: 03pm The Manassas City Council has voted to rename Manassas Regional Airport to 'Washington Manassas Airport', a move aimed at strengthening the airport's regional identity…...