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Scientists map a crewed mission concept to Saturn’s moon Titan at Humans to Titan Summit 2026

Researchers at the “Humans to Titan Summit 2026” reviewed why Titan is a plausible destination for human exploration and began mapping a crewed-mission approach. The discussions focused on mission design considerations for sending astronauts to the large Saturn moon.

2026-06-30T06:16:15.554110-07:00

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FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City

2026-06-30T07:30:00.410971-07:00

Bloomberg

Avianca, Air Europa and others reroute and surge capacity to Venezuela after June 24 earthquakes

2026-06-30T02:29:19.753500-07:00

New York Times

NASA’s Swift Observatory orbital rescue: Katalyst Space Tech mission to be air-launched on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL from a

2026-06-29T10:55:39.248124-07:00

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FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City Airports in key host cities such as Seattle and Mexico City reported higher-than-usual traffic levels tied to the FIFA World Cup. The spike is supporting additional business aviation flights during the tournament period, tightening short-term capacity and operational planning for handlers and airport operators.

2026-06-30T07:30:00.410971-07:00

FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City

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USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange for RIMPAC 26 The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt welcomed more than 45 military personnel from eight countries for an international helicopter exchange as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26). The activity underscores multinational rotary-wing integration within the RIMPAC 26 training framework.

2026-06-30T06:30:08.252797-07:00

USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange for RIMPAC 26

Space.com

Scientists map a crewed mission concept to Saturn’s moon Titan at Humans to Titan Summit 2026 Researchers at the “Humans to Titan Summit 2026” reviewed why Titan is a plausible destination for human exploration and began mapping a crewed-mission approach. The discussions focused on mission design considerations for sending astronauts to the large Saturn moon.

2026-06-30T06:16:15.554110-07:00

Scientists map a crewed mission concept to Saturn’s moon Titan at Humans to Titan Summit 2026

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Ascendant Paris to stage Bastille Day flyover with European nuclear-deterrence signaling Ascendant Paris says it will hold a European-flavored Bastille Day flyover featuring nuclear-deterrence undertones. The symbolism is tied to the fact that all four participating countries have committed to some form of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme.

2026-06-30T04:28:35.715166-07:00

Ascendant Paris to stage Bastille Day flyover with European nuclear-deterrence signaling

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Avianca, Air Europa and others reroute and surge capacity to Venezuela after June 24 earthquakes Avianca launched temporary Bogota–Valencia flights and matched loyalty-program mileage donations as part of its response to Venezuela’s June 24 twin earthquakes. Vietnam Airlines operated a humanitarian A350 mission carrying search-and-rescue teams and supplies. Air Europa temporarily moved operations to Valencia’s Arturo Michelena Airport after Caracas–Maiquetía’s closure, while W Aviation launched a humanitarian airlift from Fort Lauderdale.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.753500-07:00

Avianca, Air Europa and others reroute and surge capacity to Venezuela after June 24 earthquakes

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NASA’s Swift Observatory orbital rescue: Katalyst Space Tech mission to be air-launched on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL from a NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies will launch an orbital-servicing mission on June 30, 2026 to arrest the atmospheric decay of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The Pegasus XL rocket will be released from a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Stargazer on a racetrack approach from Kwajalein Atoll—its final operational flight.

2026-06-29T10:55:39.248124-07:00

NASA’s Swift Observatory orbital rescue: Katalyst Space Tech mission to be air-launched on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL from a

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Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects Passenger operations are expected to begin at three Tanzanian airports by September 2026, following completion of government development projects launched at the start of the decade. The timeline points to a coordinated ramp-up of new airport capacity ahead of the 2026 operating season.

2026-06-29T04:55:25.142312-07:00

Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc Avianca has restored Colombia–Venezuela connectivity by temporarily shifting operations from Caracas to Valencia following the earthquake-driven closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. LATAM moved 170 rescuers and 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Caracas using passenger and cargo aircraft, while Iberia organized a special flight for rescue teams and supplies.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

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Scientists map a crewed mission concept to Saturn’s moon Titan at Humans to Titan Summit 2026

FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City

Avianca, Air Europa and others reroute and surge capacity to Venezuela after June 24 earthquakes

NASA’s Swift Observatory orbital rescue: Katalyst Space Tech mission to be air-launched on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL from a

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