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The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles
By Julian Dossett published
The U.S. military is developing a new experimental aircraft known as the X-68A and looks a lot like a cruise missile that is also capable of launching its own missiles.

NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)
By Brett Tingley published
One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanical issue prevented it from lowering its landing gear.

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft
By Julian Dossett published
What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

US Space Force to get 'next level' tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force is boosting its ability to deter and defeat drones and other uncrewed aerial systems near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range.

Struck by a cosmic ray: Galactic particles may have forced a passenger jet to make an emergency landing
By Tereza Pultarova published
A cosmic ray from a faraway supernova explosion may have sent a packed passenger jet into free fall in late October, forcing an emergency landing.

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet makes historic 1st flight (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet took off on its first-ever flight on Oct. 28, flying from Palmdale, California to its new home at Edwards Air Force Base.

The UK military says Russia targets its satellites on a weekly basis. What can be done about it?
By Jessie Hamill-Stewart published
Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.

How can Europe fight back against incursions by drone aircraft?
By Matthew Powell published
An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.

Sunrise over NASA's 'quiet' supersonic X-59 jet | Space photo of the day for Sept. 12, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
NASA's experimental X-59 jet is designed to fly faster than sound — but also dampen the infamous sonic "boom."

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight
By Lisa D. Sparks published
A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.
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