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Leaked memo: NASA kept next Mars orbiter objectives non-public as internal doc flags science may be deprioritized

A leaked internal NASA document shows the agency chose not to publicly release the science objectives for its next Mars orbiter and indicates science may be deprioritized in mission planning. The decision reduces early-stage transparency for a high-profile planetary mission.

2026-02-26T07:14:03.347965-08:00

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Joby to begin FAA certification flight testing with first conforming eVTOL, reports $1.4B cash

2026-02-26T01:46:23.261977-08:00

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Senate panel backs two-year ISS extension and reworks moon-base policy to speed Artemis and buy industry time

2026-02-25T17:36:33.799000-08:00

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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00

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Leaked memo: NASA kept next Mars orbiter objectives non-public as internal doc flags science may be deprioritized A leaked internal NASA document shows the agency chose not to publicly release the science objectives for its next Mars orbiter and indicates science may be deprioritized in mission planning. The decision reduces early-stage transparency for a high-profile planetary mission.

2026-02-26T07:14:03.347965-08:00

Leaked memo: NASA kept next Mars orbiter objectives non-public as internal doc flags science may be deprioritized

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Joby to begin FAA certification flight testing with first conforming eVTOL, reports $1.4B cash Joby Aviation said it will begin FAA certification flight testing with its first conforming S4 eVTOL while reporting Q4 2025 results that leave it with $1.4 billion in cash and short‑term investments. The company said certification progress is substantial even as development spending increased.

2026-02-26T01:46:23.261977-08:00

Joby to begin FAA certification flight testing with first conforming eVTOL, reports $1.4B cash

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Senate panel backs two-year ISS extension and reworks moon-base policy to speed Artemis and buy industry time The Senate Commerce Committee will consider extending the International Space Station’s operational life by two years while revising NASA’s lunar-base policy to accelerate Artemis-era infrastructure. Lawmakers say the moves buy commercial developers more runway to field replacement stations and sharpen U.S. strategy as China’s space activity grows.

2026-02-25T17:36:33.799000-08:00

Senate panel backs two-year ISS extension and reworks moon-base policy to speed Artemis and buy industry time

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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 rebuked Qantas for its plan to close three regional bases in April 2026. The report publicly criticises the airline’s decision and draws attention to the implications for regional connectivity and government oversight.

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00

Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

Reuters

Pentagon asks Boeing and Lockheed to assess reliance on Anthropic’s Claude amid potential supply‑chain risk designation The Pentagon has asked Boeing and Lockheed Martin to assess their reliance on Anthropic’s AI model Claude, a preliminary step toward possibly designating Anthropic as a “supply chain risk.” The request signals Pentagon scrutiny of commercial AI vendors supplied to major defense contractors.

2026-02-25T15:11:41.738356-08:00

Pentagon asks Boeing and Lockheed to assess reliance on Anthropic’s Claude amid potential supply‑chain risk designation

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Air New Zealand launches comprehensive review after 1H26 pre-tax loss of NZ$59m as political pressure rises Air New Zealand has opened a comprehensive business review after reporting a 1H26 loss before tax of NZ$59 million (net loss NZ$40m) and EBITDA of NZ$347m, blaming rising costs and supply‑chain delays. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour renewed calls to sell the government’s 51% stake.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00

Air New Zealand launches comprehensive review after 1H26 pre-tax loss of NZ$59m as political pressure rises

AINonline

Florida Aims to Be First State to Host Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operations Panelists at the NBAA Miami regional forum said Florida is positioning itself to be the first U.S. state to host commercial Advanced Air Mobility operations, leveraging local regulators, infrastructure planning and industry interest to attract eVTOL manufacturers, operators and private investment.

2026-02-25T11:22:02.254542-08:00

Florida Aims to Be First State to Host Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operations

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Aerolíneas Argentinas posts $112.7M operating surplus in 2025, sheds state transfers and targets 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed fiscal 2025 with an operating surplus of $112.7m — nearly double 2024 — on $2.22bn revenue, cut financial debt by 41% and, for the first time in 17 years, received no state transfers. Management says it is targeting up to 18 new aircraft as it rebuilds capacity.

2026-02-25T03:21:16.092035-08:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas posts $112.7M operating surplus in 2025, sheds state transfers and targets 18 new aircraft

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Leaked memo: NASA kept next Mars orbiter objectives non-public as internal doc flags science may be deprioritized

Joby to begin FAA certification flight testing with first conforming eVTOL, reports $1.4B cash

Senate panel backs two-year ISS extension and reworks moon-base policy to speed Artemis and buy industry time

Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

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