Air And Space - Page 23

July 1

The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots?

As the Pentagon develops sixth-generation fighters like the F-47, experts disagree whether humans should remain in cockpits or if autonomous drones will soon match piloted aircraft.

June 28

Rare Jupiter-sized planet discovered 3,200 light-years away using Einstein's space-time warping method

A rare Jupiter-sized planet AT2021uey b was found 3,200 light-years away using microlensing, a method based on Einstein's Theory of Relativity that observes light bending.

June 28

Scientists discover ancient radio signals from distant galaxy cluster

Astronomers detect 10 billion-year-old radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster SpARCS1049, revealing a mini-halo that suggests black holes or cosmic collisions energize galaxies.

June 26

NASA's Curiosity rover discovers unusual 'boxwork' patterns on Mars linked to ancient waterways

The Mars rover found geological formations in Gale Crater showing how water percolated beneath the surface, and mineral-filled cracks offer new clues about Mars' ancient climate.

June 26

Axiom 4 crew to conduct 60 research studies, including testing an insulin pen in space

Fox News' Jonathan Serrie reports on the SpaceX Dragon launch and the astronauts' mission.

June 25

Astronomers make groundbreaking discovery about largest comet ever observed flying through deep space

Astronomers discovered that C/2014 UN271, a massive comet more than 10 times larger than any known comet, is emitting jets of carbon monoxide gas from it's solid icy core.

June 25

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.

June 22

Heart-stopping video shows helicopter flip and crash near Michigan waterfront restaurant

Video captures helicopter crash-landing behind Cabana Blue waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. It's unclear if there were any injuries in the dramatic crash.

June 22

First electric passenger plane lands at JFK in milestone flight

A historic electric airplane flight landed at JFK with passengers, marking a milestone as Beta Technologies demonstrates the practicality and efficiency of electric air travel.

June 15

UFO cover used by government to ‘hide a lot of things,’ former NASA agent says

Retired NASA agent Joseph Gutheinz dismisses UFO claims, noting interstellar travel would take 70,000 years and suggesting military secrecy is behind many UFO sightings.