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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Congress extends ISS funding, tells NASA to accelerate transition to commercial LEO stations

Congress extended funding for the International Space Station and directed NASA to accelerate the transition to commercially operated low‑Earth‑orbit stations, signalling renewed legislative commitment to post‑ISS commercialization. The move provides near‑term program certainty for NASA and commercial station developers as the agency shifts responsibilities to industry.

2026-03-05T11:33:18.844222-08:00
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Two Blue Angels shows in California canceled as Navy raises force‑protection amid Iran tensions

By AeroTime: Two California naval air stations canceled their upcoming Blue Angels shows, citing increased security measures and evolving force protection requirements tied to US military action in Iran.

2026-03-05T12:13:38.210198-08:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Associated Press

NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR poses no risk of impacting the Moon in 2032

By Associated Press: NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032. The space agency had been predicting a 4.3% chance of a direct hit.

2026-03-05T10:14:05.128308-08:00
aviation   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Skift • Gordon Smith

Turkish Airlines Chairman: ‘Disciplined Growth’ Will Define Next Phase

By Skift: Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat tells Skift the airline will prioritize profitability and network quality.

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2026-03-05T10:32:39.823420-08:00