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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Lion Air to build MRO and training center at new Indonesian hub

Lion Air plans to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility and pilot-training center at a new hub in Indonesia. The investment would expand the group’s in-country technical and training capacity while supporting operations from the new base.

1 Source

2026-08-19T17:20:17.706354-07:00

defense Helicopter Sikorsky North America

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

New White House helipad under construction to address VH-92A exhaust issue

By FlightGlobal: The new landing structure on the South Lawn will prevent the Sikorsky "Marine One" presidential transport from scorching the verge at the executive manor.

1 Source

2026-08-19T19:05:12.079169-07:00

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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

NASA’s Attempt to Save the Swift Telescope Has Failed

By New York Times: NASA’s Swift Observatory, which studies some of the most powerful explosions in the universe, will soon burn up in the atmosphere.

Economic Times

NASA Swift observatory: Rescue mission for aging NASA space telescope fails

spaceanddefense.io

NASA updates next steps for Commercial Swift Boost mission

Also: CNA, The Independent and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-08-19T13:21:09.555648-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Katalyst Space and NASA abandon plans for Swift reboost

By SpaceNews.com: Katalyst Space and NASA have called off plans to use the company’s Link spacecraft to raise the orbit of the agency’s Swift gamma-ray observatory.

Ars Technica

NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory

Bloomberg

NASA, Katalyst Call Off Risky Mission to Save Falling Satellite

Also: Via Satellite, Space.com, Reuters, Aerospace America, douglasmmessier.substack.com, Space Policy Online, NBC News, CNN, The Independent and CBS News

15 Sources

2026-08-19T12:40:44.639330-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Another Chinese Company Successfully Lands a Reusable Rocket Booster

By Ars Technica: We will put the booster back into service for another flight as soon as possible.".

The War Zone

China's Reusable Space Launch Booster Recoveries Have Major Military Implications

Spaceflight Now

LandSpace becomes first commercial Chinese company to land an orbital-class booster

6 Sources

2026-08-19T11:49:53.544687-07:00

defense Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Hypersonic missile startup Castelion raises $1 billion

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Castelion, a defense-tech startup seeking to mass produce lower-cost hypersonic weapons, has raised more than $1 billion in new financing as it moves to expand missile production and develop a broader portfolio of offensive and defensive weapons.

1 Source

2026-08-19T16:45:37.474603-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Stoke Space conducts second stage fit checks, completes first stage engines ahead of Nova debut

By NASA Spaceflight: While Starship is grabbing headlines, another fully reusable vehicle is advancing towards a potential 2026 debut. Nova, developed by Stoke Space, is a medium-lift vehicle that has reached several key milestones for its maiden launch over the last few weeks, including vehicle mating.

1 Source

2026-08-19T14:05:16.563332-07:00

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Associated Press • Associated Press

Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

By Associated Press: The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas.