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Airbus Signs Deals for H140 Helicopters in EMS Sector at Verticon

Airbus Helicopters unveiled the H140 at VERTICON in Dallas, securing agreements with Metro Aviation, Global Medical Response, and others for helicopter acquisitions. The multi-mission rotorcraft, notable for its advanced technology and cost-effectiveness, is set to enhance EMS operations across North America and Europe.

2025-03-11T09:41:13.659855-07:00

Reuters

Korean Air Reveals New Branding Post-Asiana Acquisition

2025-03-11T03:22:16.880334-07:00

Air Data News

ANAC Grounds Voepass After Fatal Crash and Safety Lapses

2025-03-11T02:58:23.850864-07:00

New York Times

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

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ESA's Hera Mission Captures Deimos During Mars Flyby ESA's Hera mission successfully performed a close flyby of Mars, obtaining unprecedented images of the elusive Martian moon Deimos. The maneuver executed on March 12, 2025, aimed to test the spacecraft's capabilities while en route to its primary target, asteroid Didymos, enhancing planetary defense strategies.

2025-03-13T10:32:46.045372-07:00

ESA's Hera Mission Captures Deimos During Mars Flyby

AeroTime

Leonardo and Airbus Secure Major Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025 At Verticon 2025 in Dallas, Leonardo secured orders for nearly 30 helicopters worth approximately €370 million, while Airbus obtained 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, enhancing their positions in the global rotorcraft market.

2025-03-13T04:41:43.509832-07:00

Leonardo and Airbus Secure Major Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

New Scientist

Perseverance Finds Quartz Crystals Indicating Potential Ancient Life on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover discovered high-purity quartz crystals on Mars, implying the historic presence of hot water, which could support conditions for ancient microbial life. These findings contribute to planetary science's understanding of Mars' geological history and the potential for past habitability.

2025-03-13T01:07:39.238686-07:00

Perseverance Finds Quartz Crystals Indicating Potential Ancient Life on Mars

SpaceNews.com

China Seeks International Partners for 2028 Mars Sample Return Mission China's upcoming 2028 Mars sample return mission is open for international collaboration, signaling the China National Space Administration's interest in global partnerships. Prospective partners are invited to submit proposals to join this pioneering mission in Mars exploration.

2025-03-12T04:41:08.067495-07:00

China Seeks International Partners for 2028 Mars Sample Return Mission

ESA

ESA's Hera Completes Mars Flyby in Planetary Defense Test On March 12, 2025, ESA's Hera spacecraft conducted a flyby of Mars as part of its planetary defense mission. The spacecraft approached within 5000 km of Mars and Deimos at precise GMT timings. This maneuver is integral to Hera's journey towards its primary target, Didymos.

2025-03-12T02:57:24.057314-07:00

ESA's Hera Completes Mars Flyby in Planetary Defense Test

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Airbus Signs Deals for H140 Helicopters in EMS Sector at Verticon Airbus Helicopters unveiled the H140 at VERTICON in Dallas, securing agreements with Metro Aviation, Global Medical Response, and others for helicopter acquisitions. The multi-mission rotorcraft, notable for its advanced technology and cost-effectiveness, is set to enhance EMS operations across North America and Europe.

2025-03-11T09:41:13.659855-07:00

Airbus Signs Deals for H140 Helicopters in EMS Sector at Verticon

SpaceNews.com

NASA's Mars Sample Return: Pioneering Space Mission Advances NASA is on the brink of a groundbreaking achievement by returning samples from Mars to Earth. The Mars Sample Return mission represents a significant milestone in space exploration, enabling scientists to analyze Martian material directly, aiding in the quest for understanding the Red Planet's history and potential for life.

2025-03-11T06:02:45.151004-07:00

NASA's Mars Sample Return: Pioneering Space Mission Advances

Gulf News

UAE Space Agency Completes CDR for MBR Explorer in Asteroid Belt Mission The UAE Space Agency has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the MBR Explorer, a key milestone in the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. The review assessed detailed spacecraft designs and plans for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.

2025-03-11T03:44:50.449418-07:00

UAE Space Agency Completes CDR for MBR Explorer in Asteroid Belt Mission

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