space   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Boeing   NASA  
Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

NASA classifies 2024 Boeing Starliner mishap with Challenger/Columbia; to release CFT investigation findings

NASA will release investigation findings at 2:00 pm ET on Feb. 19 into the botched 2024 crewed Boeing Starliner flight, which the agency has classified alongside the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters after failures that left two astronauts stranded in orbit for nine months.

Also: Reuters, Space Policy Online, nasawatch.com, abcnews.com, The Independent, CNA, miragenews.com and 3 more
2026-02-19T10:02:21.748038-08:00
defense   Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
politico.eu • Milena Wälde

US deploys two carrier strike groups to Middle East as Poland urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

By politico.eu: Washington has deployed 2 aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, positioning forces that could be used in potential strikes on Iran.

Also: AirForceTimes, Bloomberg, Army Times, Times of India, Navy Times, CTV News, Economic Times, marinecorpstimes.com and 3 more
2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00
space   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Brooke Griswold

SpaceX and Blue Origin pivot to lunar development as Pentagon advances 'Golden Dome' missile-defence push

By DefenseNews.com: The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.

Also: c4isrnet.com and Military Times
2026-02-19T11:06:44.179640-08:00
aviation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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Reuters • Marcela Ayres

Brazil moves to relax FNAC loan conditions as 4 billion reais for airlines is slated for 2026

By Reuters: Brazil's Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho has asked the Finance Ministry to loosen conditions on loans to airlines backed by the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC), a public fund expected to release 4 billion reais ($764.76 million) starting in 2026, government documents show.

2026-02-19T12:10:32.474511-08:00