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NASA launches LINK and initiates orbital rescue to boost the Swift Observatory, using advanced robotic grappling technology to p NASA has launched the LINK spacecraft on a mission to rendezvous with and boost the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory into a higher orbit before reentry. The effort, described as a roughly $30 million gambit, also showcases new orbital grappling technology tested for satellite rescue.

2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00

NASA launches LINK and initiates orbital rescue to boost the Swift Observatory, using advanced robotic grappling technology to p

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Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity Myriota says it has launched a hybrid IoT connectivity offering that combines cellular network coverage with its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN). The approach is designed to deliver uninterrupted global IoT connectivity by blending terrestrial and satellite reach within a single solution.

2026-07-03T01:16:31.265894-07:00

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity

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Myriota Launches Hybrid 5G Satellite and Cellular IoT Network to Deliver Uninterrupted Global Connectivity

2026-07-03T01:16:31.265894-07:00

Myriota Launches Hybrid 5G Sat

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Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark: early commercial eVTOL operations debated ahead of FAA type certification At a June 8 investor conference, Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark was asked whether the company’s electric aircraft could begin commercial operations before receiving FAA type certification. The exchange highlighted an industry split over the feasibility of “early ops” under FAA oversight and certification timing.

2026-07-02T09:15:51.821975-07:00

Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark: early commercial eVTOL operations debated ahead of FAA type certification

AINonline

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Boeing Offering Cyber Protection to OEMs and Operators with SkyGuard Service

2026-07-02T08:59:02.063387-07:00

Boeing Offering Cyber Protecti

AirInsight

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth IATA’s May 2026 data shows global air cargo demand rising 6.0% year over year, with volumes increasing faster than capacity despite continued Middle East-related disruption. Separately, IATA links a +7% June gain to exceptional semiconductor and AI-linked hardware flows, even as spot rates continue to ease.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

Bloomberg

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SpaceX board veteran Antonio Gracias seeks new AI and energy bets after SpaceX windfall Antonio Gracias, a long-time SpaceX board member, is pursuing further investments in artificial intelligence, energy and space following the windfall from prior bets in Elon Musk’s company—one fund reportedly nearing $100 billion. The shift signals how capital that has accrued in commercial launch and space is being redirected into adjacent deep-tech sectors.

2026-07-01T13:44:56.264790-07:00

SpaceX board veteran Antonio Gracias seeks new AI and energy bets after SpaceX windfall

AINonline

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Jeppesen ForeFlight adds AI-powered workflows: Clear Notams, a ChatGPT connector and a flight-school Scheduler Jeppesen ForeFlight is rolling out new capabilities aimed at speeding flight operations and education workflows. The updates include Clear Notams, an AI-focused ChatGPT connector, and a flight school Scheduler, extending ForeFlight beyond planning into automated, service-oriented task management.

2026-07-01T10:28:57.116058-07:00

Jeppesen ForeFlight adds AI-powered workflows: Clear Notams, a ChatGPT connector and a flight-school Scheduler

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NASA launches LINK and initiates orbital rescue to boost the Swift Observatory, using advanced robotic grappling technology to p

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN–cellular hybrid IoT network for uninterrupted global connectivity

Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark: early commercial eVTOL operations debated ahead of FAA type certification

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

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