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Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope set for Aug. 30 launch to expand on Hubble and JWST

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch Aug. 30, bringing wide-field capabilities designed to reveal aspects of the universe that Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope cannot. The mission is positioned to broaden astronomy’s view across large regions of the sky.

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2026-08-25T10:05:09.630580-07:00
defense   Europe   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing  
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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

U.S. Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow, no reason given

By defence-blog.com: Key Points A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III flew from Riga, Latvia, to Vnukovo International Airport near Moscow on August 25. Neither the U.S. Air Force nor the Department of War has publicly confirmed the flight's purpose or destination.

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2026-08-25T03:05:24.820744-07:00
space   Satellite   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Eleanor Day

SpaceX ramps up Starbase production capacity for future Starship flights

By NASA Spaceflight: A flurry of activity has been underway at the Starbase production site over the past week, with multiple vehicle elements on the move and new tooling arriving that will support both near-term flights and the longer-term expansion of Starship operations.

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2026-08-25T07:20:46.717414-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Traveled Work Remains a Persistent Issue on Boeing’s Wichita 737 MAX Line

By Leeham News: Aug. 24, 2026, © Leeham News : Cutting down on traveled work at Spirit AeroSystems's former facility in Wichita, Kansas is critical for Boeing's efforts to reintegrate Spirit and boost 737 Max production rates.

2026-08-25T08:33:40.866058-07:00