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NASA"s XRISM Spacecraft Probes Turbulent Environments Around Supermassive Black Holes

Scientists utilized the Japanese Aerospace Agency (JAXA)/NASA X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) to investigate the turbulent conditions surrounding supermassive black holes, gaining insights into their impact on galactic evolution. The study, published in Nature, highlights the significance of understanding these phenomena for advancing our knowledge of the universe.

3 months ago60/100
NASAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)ESA
ScienceResearch

US Government to Declassify UFO Files: Implications for Aerospace Transparency

President Donald Trump has announced plans to declassify all US government files related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), also known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), in a move aimed at increasing transparency. The decision is expected to have significant implications for the aerospace industry, although longtime observers remain skeptical about the potential revelations.

3 months ago40/100
Policy & RegulationRegulation

Firefly Aerospace Prepares for Critical Alpha Rocket Launch After Addressing Past Mishaps

Firefly Aerospace is set to launch its Alpha rocket on February 27, marking the vehicle's first launch since a series of explosive mishaps last year, with the mission aiming to reverify the rocket's systems using a demo payload. The successful completion of this launch will be crucial for the company's future prospects and the broader aerospace industry.

3 months ago60/100
Firefly AerospaceLockheed Martin
LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches with Booster Landing near The Bahamas

On February 19, 2026, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, successfully deploying 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit and landing the first stage booster on a drone ship near The Bahamas. This mission marks the second time a Falcon 9 booster has landed in this location, demonstrating the company's continued progress in reusable launch technology.

3 months ago30/100
SpaceX
LaunchesOrbital Operations

Independent Review Condemns NASA and Boeing for Starliner Spacecraft Malfunctions

A recent independent review has criticized NASA and Boeing for the troubled first piloted flight of the Starliner spacecraft, deeming it a potentially life-threatening "Type A mishap" due to multiple technical issues and management oversights. The report's findings have significant implications for the future of crewed spaceflight and the development of commercial spacecraft.

3 months ago40/100
NASABoeingSpaceX
SafetyEngineering