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Launch provider says a nozzle extension on the upper engine was lost during stage separation, preventing the rocket from reaching orbit.

Members say the Shift4 CEO has committed to keeping NASA’s lunar ambitions on track despite expressing aims to land humans on Mars.

Latest addition to the manufacturer’s portfolio complements its other vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) projects.

Manufacturer becomes the first to achieve crewed transition using a tilt-propeller eVTOL prototype.

Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell look to retrofit helicopters with systems that could eliminate the need for onboard crew, remote pilots, and continuous data links.

Prototype orbital reentry capsule transmits data in space but goes dark after returning to the atmosphere.

Manufacturing giant is incorporating digital twin software across all divisions to improve quality and safety, speed design and production, and lower costs.

Manufacturer proposes to instead focus its efforts on developing thin-wing technology, which it believes may have broader applications.

Near Earth Autonomy is enlisted by prime contractor Survice Engineering to supply miniaturized autonomous flight systems for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Airline believes JetZero’s Z4 could reduce fuel burn by as much as 50 percent per passenger mile versus comparably sized tube-and-wing designs.