NASA deploys five aircraft including NOAA’s WP-3D Orion for low-altitude environmental research over Houston from June 3-13, 2026.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems completed the first flight of the Do228 NXT on May 2, 2026, marking a revival of the classic German turboprop.
Honda completes successful reusable rocket test in Hokkaido, advancing its space exploration goals with precision landing tech and safety protocols.
UP Aerospace's Spyder rocket reaches Mach 10, enabling cost-effective hypersonic testing for defense and research through partnerships with NASA and LANL.
New Zealand's Dawn Aerospace partners with Oklahoma to deploy hybrid Aurora spaceplane for reusable suborbital missions, targeting 2027 operational start.
Space Epoch’s successful sea recovery test positions China’s private sector as a rising competitor in reusable rocket technology against SpaceX.
SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight faced re-entry failure but provided critical data for future Mars and lunar missions.
Klein Vision's certified AirCar transitions from road to air in 80 seconds. Production starts 2026 with 170 km/h airspeed and BMW engine.
SpaceX achieves milestone with Falcon 9 booster's 28th flight, deploying Starlink satellites and advancing cost-efficient reusable rocket technology.
Stratolaunch's reusable TA-2 vehicle completes Mach 5 flight with autonomous recovery, advancing U.S. hypersonic testing capabilities for defense applications.
