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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

USAF sets B-52 engine replacement at $20.2 billion as modernization tops $23 billion

The U.S. Air Force has priced the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program at $20.2 billion as it advances engine and radar upgrades intended to keep the strategic bomber operational into the 2050s. The service is also working to recover schedule on the two largest elements of the modernization effort.

Also: Aeronews

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2026-09-16T01:50:45.824505-07:00

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New York Times • Yan Zhuang

NBC Local News Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles, Killing at Least 3

By New York Times: NBC4 Los Angeles said the helicopter belonged to the station and its reporter and pilot had been killed.

AeroTime

Three killed as NBC helicopter crashes in LA while covering fatal bus collision

Washington Post

3 dead after L.A. news helicopter goes down while covering crash

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2026-09-15T20:35:48.791888-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • WSJ Leadership Institute

Jared Isaacman on NASA’s New Era

By Wall Street Journal: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the agency’s numerous leadership and organizational reforms, a strategic shift to building a permanent base on the moon and the urgency created by China and Russia’s South Pole strategy.

Also: Wall Street Journal and Wall Street Journal

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2026-09-15T13:50:40.327642-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Space threats prompt Europe to bolster domestic capabilities and strengthen alliances

By SpaceNews.com: PARIS – Growing threats to space systems are prompting European nations to strengthen domestic space capabilities while improving coordination with allies, government officials said at the Novaspace Space Security and Defense Summit.

Also: Via Satellite and SpaceWatch Global

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2026-09-16T02:10:42.798369-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Nigeria Moves Ahead With Satellite Upgrade as Thales Wins NigComSat-2A Contract

By SpaceWatch Global: Nigeria is updating its orbital infrastructure with a new communications satellite called NigComSat-2A and also a four-satellite EO program.

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2026-09-16T02:16:33.762518-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Isar Aerospace ready to begin commercial Spectrum launches

By SpaceNews.com: German launch startup Isar Aerospace will begin commercial launches of its Spectrum rocket after a successful test flight earlier this month.

3 Sources

2026-09-16T01:36:48.515875-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HawkEye 360 Expands European Presence with Leonardo Partnership and Luxembourg Subsidiary

By SpaceWatch Global: HawkEye 360 is expanding in Europe through a Leonardo partnership, its first Luxembourg subsidiary, and a separate collaboration with ERA.

1 Source

2026-09-16T01:35:35.887866-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

KSAT Expands Satellite Services through Intuitive Machines and PierSight Collaborations

By SpaceWatch Global: KSAT will operate Intuitive Machines’ EAGLE spacecraft and explore integrating PierSight’s SAR and AIS data into its Vake maritime platform.

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2026-09-16T02:16:33.237478-07:00

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