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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class; pilots have until Dec. 3 to apply

NASA is recruiting for its 25th astronaut class, with applications due Dec. 3. Applicants need a STEM master’s degree, three years of experience and 20/20 corrected vision; the listed annual salary is $164,395. Recent classes selected roughly one candidate in every 750 to 1,525 applicants.

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2026-11-12T07:55:31.372428-08:00

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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

By Aviacionline: The airline expects to have the satellite Wi-Fi on almost 64% of its daily flights by the end of 2026 and to complete installation across its entire fleet by the end of 2027.

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More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

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2026-11-12T06:19:19.896439-08:00

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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Exclusive: Spaceium Opens License for Refueling Hardware

By Payload: Spaceium’s goal is to launch gas stations into orbit. The first step? Making sure spacecraft builders have access to the pump.

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2026-11-12T06:28:45.760771-08:00

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Space.com • Robert Lea

Astronomers stunned after James Webb Space Telescope discovers the earliest pair of black hole-powered quasars

By Space.com: Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the oldest pair of black hole-powered quasars ever seen. There's just one problem: they shouldn't exist!.

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2026-11-12T05:10:40.577395-08:00

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Axios • Thomas Novelly

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

By Axios: How the military became so reliant on SpaceX may itself be an area of inquiry, sources say.

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2026-11-12T07:29:21.799841-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

By Breaking Defense: How adaptable RF technology, resilient supply chains and proven designs can accelerate production of critical defense electronics for space, electronic warfare and counter-UAS systems.

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2026-11-12T06:05:39.189523-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

OwlO Cloud Emerges from Stealth to Build European Orbital Cloud Network

By Payload: OwlO Cloud emerged from stealth today with plans to build a sovereign European orbital-cloud network, targeting 10 spacecraft by 2030.

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2026-11-12T04:54:36.903305-08:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00

NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class; pilots have until Dec. 3 to apply

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

Exclusive: Spaceium Opens License for Refueling Hardware

Astronomers stunned after James Webb Space Telescope discovers the earliest pair of black hole-powered quasars

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

OwlO Cloud Emerges from Stealth to Build European Orbital Cloud Network

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again

Ukraine warns of fresh Starshield disruptions as U.S. envoys arrive in Moscow for talks with Putin

How Pilots Can Join NASA’s Astronaut Corps

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

Exclusive: Spaceium Opens License for Refueling Hardware

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

ESA Explains Delay in Signing MaiaSpace Launcher Challenge Contract

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Caltech tests in-space robotic assembly on Momentus spacecraft

Archer targets first Midnight transition flight by year-end as FAA grants special airworthiness certificate

Rocket Lab raises Neutron launch price to $70 million as bookings top $515 million and debut slips to 2027

Isaacman outlines SLS changes aimed at higher flight rates and lower costs through the 2030s

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