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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Rocket Lab spacecraft uses LLNL optical payload in Space Force satellite-tracking exercise

A Rocket Lab spacecraft carrying an optical payload developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory tracked another satellite during a U.S. Space Force “cat-and-mouse” exercise. The demonstration highlights efforts to improve space-domain awareness and the ability to monitor maneuvering objects in orbit.

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2026-09-05T21:10:37.113754-07:00

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Economic Times

Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

By Economic Times: Indonesia suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa disrupted airspace, affecting more than 22,000 passengers and 209 flights.

Associated Press

Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

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Volcanic Eruption Halts Flights at Indonesia's Main Airport, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Also: ANI News Agency and 3 more

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2026-09-05T18:05:10.822549-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum launch

By SpaceNews.com: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket reached orbit Sept. 5 on the rocket’s second flight, the first successful orbital launch from Western Europe.

European Spaceflight

Isar Aerospace Completes First Successful Spectrum Flight

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Isar Aerospace Successfully Launches Spectrum

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2026-09-05T14:05:20.648071-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Oil pump concerns spur order to de-pair Trent engines on older A330s and 777s

By FlightGlobal: Urgent directive from European and US regulators warns over potential for dual in-flight shutdown. Operators of Rolls-Royce Trent-powered Boeing 777s and older Airbus A330 variants have been ordered to de-pair engines with certain oil pumps over concerns about potential dual in-flight shutdown.

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2026-09-05T15:34:53.548265-07:00

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Bloomberg • Paula Doenecke

German Startup Isar’s Rocket Lifts Off on European Space Mission

By Bloomberg: An Isar Aerospace rocket blasted off from a launchpad in Norway and delivered a payload of satellites into orbit, marking a key step in Europe’s efforts to compete with US companies for commercial space missions.

Reuters

German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race

ESA

Isar Aerospace achieves first launch to orbit from continental Europe

Also: CNA

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2026-09-05T13:34:55.850409-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Why Flight Attendants Are Restricted From Using Duct Tape to Restrain Unruly Passengers

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A horrifying incident unfolded on American Airlines flight AA618, flying from Dallas to Newark, on Thursday, September 3.

AeroTime

Passengers duct-tape disruptive man to seat as American Airlines flight diverts

Aviation A2Z

American Airlines 737 Diverts to Baltimore After Passenger Turns Violent, Gets Restrained With Duct Tape

Also: NBC News and CBS News

5 Sources

2026-09-05T13:13:42.854046-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force to start work on next GPS ground system after OCX failure

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is starting work on a new ground control architecture for its future GPS constellation, applying lessons from the $6.27 billion OCX program that the Pentagon canceled earlier this year after 15 years of development.

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2026-09-05T17:05:54.494486-07:00

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