A B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight people on board. The fiery incident occurred as the bomber, part of a radar modernization program, slammed into the ground.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The cause of the fiery crash is under investigation, with officials estimating it could take six months to determine.
Isar Aerospace scrubbed a critical test flight of its Spectrum rocket due to issues with fluid systems. This marks the fourth delay in five months, highlighting ongoing challenges for the European rocket startup at Norway's Andøya Spaceport, which faces competing demands from military exercises and local fishing interests.
NASA's X-59 research plane achieved Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet in a recent test flight, demonstrating its capability for future supersonic flights over US communities. The plane is designed to produce a "quiet sonic thump" instead of a traditional sonic boom.
India's first indigenously manufactured C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight in Gujarat. This milestone, achieved by Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus, marks a significant step in the 'Make in India' initiative, with the first aircraft slated for delivery to the Indian Air Force this year.
India's first indigenously manufactured Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has successfully completed its initial test flight in Vadodara. This milestone signifies a new era in India's defense manufacturing, with 40 aircraft slated for delivery to the Indian Air Force.
India's first 'Made-in-India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight in Vadodara. This is the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India by Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the Indian Air Force, marking a milestone for the nation's defense manufacturing.
The Australian market opened higher despite US-Iran tensions. CBA and Westpac forecast a significant economic slowdown, with GDP growth potentially flatlining. Qantas completed a test flight for its Project Sunrise aircraft, while consumer group Choice calls for a toy crackdown.
Qantas conducted the first test flight of its Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR, planned for ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York. The test flight focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces delivery delays for the aircraft, now expected in April 2027.
Qantas has completed the first test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR, the aircraft planned for Project Sunrise non-stop flights to London and New York. The test flight lasted over three hours and focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces further delays, with the aircraft now expected for delivery in April 2027.
Kazakhstan has successfully conducted an unmanned test flight of its first air taxi, the V2000 Prosperity eVTOL, in Alatau City. The project aims to establish an urban air mobility network with multiple vertiports by 2028.
SpaceX's Starship test flight showed engine reliability issues with upgraded Raptor 3 engines, casting doubt on readiness for high-frequency launches crucial for upcoming missions and a potential June 12 IPO.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed a largely successful test flight, deploying mock satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This V3 iteration marks a major upgrade and could boost investor confidence ahead of the company's IPO.
SpaceX's Starship V3 completed its first test flight with mostly positive results, including a successful splashdown in the Indian Ocean and intact heat shield. However, engine failures on both the booster and ship, and a missed engine relight test, indicate further development is needed.
SpaceX's Starship V3 test flight launched successfully on Friday night from Texas, meeting most objectives despite losing engines on both the booster and upper stage. The booster crashed in the Gulf of Mexico after a partial boostback burn, while the upper stage exploded in the Indian Ocean after a successful re-entry burn.
SpaceX's Starship V3 completed its 12th test flight successfully from Texas, deploying satellite simulators and test satellites. Despite minor anomalies, the flight provided crucial data for future missions, including lunar and Mars endeavors. Elon Musk envisions Starship enabling human travel to Mars.
SpaceX's Starship V3 completed a mostly successful 12th test flight on May 22, lasting about 65 minutes. Despite technical issues with the booster and orbital insertion, the upper stage successfully deployed dummy satellites before impacting the Indian Ocean as planned.
SpaceX's Starship V3 completed a 65-minute test flight, deploying dummy satellites. Despite technical issues with the booster and orbital insertion, the upper stage successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean. This marks a step towards NASA's Artemis missions and SpaceX's upcoming IPO.
SpaceX successfully launched its most powerful Starship yet on a test flight from Texas, releasing 20 mock Starlink satellites. The rocket reached the Indian Ocean before igniting on impact, a planned outcome. This upgraded version is crucial for NASA's Artemis moon landing program.
SpaceX successfully completed its 12th test flight of the Starship spacecraft on May 22. The success is crucial for Elon Musk's plans for an orbital data center and Mars colonization, and is drawing investor attention ahead of a potential IPO.
SpaceX launched its Starship prototype on its 12th test flight from Texas on Friday. The mission aims to deploy satellite simulators, scan the spacecraft's heat shield, and test engine restarts before a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in the Indian Ocean after a successful 66-minute test flight on Friday. Despite the fiery end, the company deemed the mission a success, as the spacecraft was not intended for recovery. The flight tested new hardware and deployed dummy Starlink satellites.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed a critical test flight from Texas, deploying satellites before landing in the Indian Ocean. Despite engine failures and a booster crash, the mission boosts investor confidence ahead of the company's planned IPO.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 12th test flight with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, despite engine malfunctions and an unsuccessful orbital insertion. The mission tested a new design and deployed mock satellites.
