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On at least two different occasions, Joe Engle came painfully close to flying to the Moon. Though that never quite worked out for him, he still had a distinguished career in space exploration.

Joe Engle, retired USAF Major General and NASA astronaut who nearly went to the Moon, has died

New York Post

A Boeing 777 carrying hundreds of passengers was filmed tearing down an Italian runway with its tail dragging on the ground, sending smoke and sparks flying — with an expert praising the pilots for avoiding a “massacre.”

The Chilean LATAM Airlines plane was midway through taking off at the Milan Malpensa Airport in northern Italy on Tuesday when the back end suddenly dropped after suffering an apparent malfunction, local outlet Corriere della Serra reported. 

Video shows the jet, which was bound for Sao Paulo, Brazil, scraping its tail hundreds of feet along the runway as plumes of gray smoke billowed behind it....

Packed Boeing 777 jet avoids ‘massacre’ after dragging tail during takeoff

RIAT 2024 — Following a price dispute that dragged out negotiations, the US Air Force has reached a deal with Boeing to produce rapid prototypes of the E-7 Wedgetail, according to service Secretary Frank Kendall. The Air Force intends to definitize final terms for the contract in August, Kendall...

Air Force strikes deal with Boeing for E-7 Wedgetail

A new name is swirling around as a possible CEO for Boeing. The aerospace industry publication The Air Current reported Sunday that former Rockwell Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg is being considered as a replacement for outgoing Boeing head Dave Calhoun. Suggested Reading. The planemaker is in search of a new...

The Boeing CEO search just roped in a big aerospace name

After weeks of testing, NASA and Boeing officials say they better understand the issues plaguing the Starliner spacecraft, but still aren’t ready to name a return date.

Boeing, NASA may have found ‘root cause’ of Starliner spacecraft’s issues, but astronauts are still in limbo

War History Online

In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California's Sequoia National Forest - two years before it was announced to the public.

The US Air Force Scrambled To Cover Up The Crash of One of Its Top-Secret Stealth Fighters

There have been many large military aircraft developed over the decades, but these select few have us wondering how they ever flew.

6 Military Aircraft That Were So Large We Wonder How They Ever Managed to Leave the Runway

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

24/7 Wall St.

For years, helicopters have played an important role in modern warfare due to their versatility and firepower. They fill a variety of roles outside of combat including transport, reconnaissance as well as search and rescue. Speed is an important factor in how these helicopters are able to perform their missions effectively, and the United States […]
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This US Military Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Can Hit Speeds Over 300 Mph

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Recent research indicates a significant acceleration in the melting of the Juneau Icefield glaciers in Alaska, with glacier loss rates doubling since 2010 and potentially leading to irreversible declines earlier than predicted. This accelerated melting and increased fragmentation could necessitate revising future projections of glacier retreat and sea level rise.

“Incredibly Worrying” – Alaskan Glacier Melting Accelerates, Approaching Irreversible Tipping Point

Capt. Taylor Bye showed her skills as a US Air Force pilot by safely belly landing her malfunctioning A-10 Warthog.

USAF Pilot Taylor Bye Pulled Off an Insane Landing In Her A-10 Warthog After Its Landing Gear Failed

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Rocks and fossils found in Angola by an SMU-led research team offer an unparalleled view of the formation of the South Atlantic Ocean, illustrating the split of South America and Africa that began about 140 million years ago. A research team led by Southern Methodist University (SMU) has discovered that...

Unparalleled Insight – Ancient Fossil Discovery Shows How South America and Africa Drifted Apart

Founded in 2017, Dawn Aerospace is a New Zealand-based company building a rocket-powered aircraft for supersonic flight. The team, which has about 130 employees, wants to build a space transportation network and has built a foundation in the aerospace industry by supplying safe, accessible propellants and propulsion systems that various classes of satellites have used. According to the company, it already has 76 thrusters in space.

Aircraft Prototype Can Now Fly at Unlimited Speeds

Boeing has tapped Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as its new chief executive, the embattled aircraft manufacturer announced Wednesday. Ortberg will step into the role on Aug. 8, replacing David Calhoun, who announced his departure from the company earlier this year amid a flurry of controversy and regulatory scrutiny. “The...

Boeing finally picked its new CEO

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – U.S. Air Force tactical radar experts are asking Lockheed Martin Corp. to build four air-defense radar systems to detect, identify and track enemy missiles as well as manned and unmanned aircraft. Officials of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air...

Air Force asks Lockheed Martin to build four gallium nitride (GaN)-based 3DELRR air-defense radar systems

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The incident occurred Monday at the Heritage Club Pool men's locker room, according to a statement from Col. Deedrick Reese, the installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander.

'Very Traumatic': One Minor Killed, 3 Injured After Wall Collapses at Air Force Base Pool

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

The AC-130’s presence for drills in South Korea was designed to send a simple message to its belligerent neighbor North Korea – deterrence.

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

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Fiery Success: NASA and Boeing’s Starliner Hot Fire Thruster Test Yields Impressive Results

NASA and Boeing engineers completed a hot fire test of the Starliner spacecraft’s reaction control system jets, with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board....

Fiery Success: NASA and Boeing’s Starliner Hot Fire Thruster Test Yields Impressive Results

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