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Europe’s Typhoon Fighter
For the first time since World War II, fighters are stationed at RAF Northolt.
July 2012 |
By Carl Posey
Cancelled: Vertical Flyer
The Coléoptère was one weird-looking aircraft.
July 2012 |
By Jeremy Davis
Hurry-Up Satellites
These Pentagon mavericks want to launch spacecraft within a week of taking the order. Wish them luck.
July 2012 |
By Todd Neff
Making a Smoother (and Speedier) Airplane
Within months of its first flight, August Bellanca's Skyrocket II set five world speed records.
July 2012 |
By George C. Larson, Member, NAA
My Other Vehicle Was a Spacecraft
Now that the space shuttle has retired, astronauts are rediscovering the joys of flying airplanes.
July 2012 |
By Phil Scott
An Ocean on Titan
One of the solar system's most interesting places just got even more interesting.
June 28, 2012 |
By Tony Reichhardt
Human-Powered Helicopter Team Goes for Record
Can Gamera II stay airborne for 60 seconds? Tune in on Friday.
June 22, 2012 |
By Tony Reichhardt
“Mayday, This is Death 23”
The call that makes every Apache pilot freeze.
June 18, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Chesley Bonestell and the Landscape of the Moon
The purpose of art is to soothe the soul, but sometimes it can predict future realities with uncanny precision.
June 14, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
Everyone’s Gone To The Moon
Our international space partners want to go to the Moon. Why don't we?
Well, maybe we do.
June 05, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
DARPA and Boeing to Dream Up New Airborne Launcher
Wanted: an airborne system than can launch 100-pound satellites for under $1 million.
June 04, 2012 |
By Heather Goss
Who discovered water on the Moon?
A recent news story claims that water was found in lunar soil over 30 years ago, but the finding was ignored. True?
June 01, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
The Inquisitive Astronaut
Don Pettit turns his curiosity—and his camera—loose on board the International Space Station.
May 23, 2012 |
By The Editors
Under the Eurofighter’s Hood
Europe’s frontline fighter is a marvel of technology.
May 21, 2012 |
By Carl Posey
Rod Hightower: Build, Volunteer, Fly
An interview with the President and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
May 2012 |
By Linda Shiner
The Flight of the Dragon
If things go according to plan Saturday, the world will witness SpaceX launch its first Dragon cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.
May 15, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
