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By Maxim Pyadushkin
A software glitch caused the newly arrived Russian Nauka module to inadvertently fire its thrusters after docking with the International Space Station July 29 and change the orbital outpost’s orientation.
Space

By Guy Norris
The U.S. Air Force’s NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft has been redesignated as the X-62A as part of an ambitious upgrade effort initially designed to support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg autonomy program.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Irene Klotz
NASA did not violate any procurement regulations in awarding a $2.9 billion, solo contract to SpaceX to demonstrate a human lunar lander, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said on July 30.
Space

By Thierry Dubois
The European Space Agency has awarded a €118.8 million ($143 million) contract to launcher manufacturer Avio for the development of the Vega E upgraded light rocket.
Space

By Angus Batey
At least 12 significant cyber security incidents affecting the aerospace industry have been made public since the start of the year.
Connected Aerospace

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Navy plans to buy 70 MQ-4Cs, including five prototypes, with an average recurring unit cost of $153 million.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The single-stage booster separated from the Boeing B-52 on the second test but failed to ignite over the Point Mugu Sea Range off the California coast.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
NASA and Roscosmos are investigating the inadvertent thruster firings of the newly arrived Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module, which temporarily moved the International Space Station station out of orientation.
Space

By Steve Trimble
An automated data feed translation tool has been transferred by DARPA’s Mosaic program to the U.S. Air Force.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s aviation regulator and its air accident investigation organization have had their purview extended into orbit after legislation for space launch was given final approval.
Space

By Bill Carey
Textron’s business aircraft and helicopter segments saw revenues grow in the second quarter of 2021 based on increased sales of Cessna Citation jets and Caravan turboprops, Beechcraft King Air turboprops and Bell helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
With the successful launch of an experimental cubesat for the U.S. Space Force, Rocket Lab returned its Electron small satellite launcher into commercial service on July 29, with about six more missions on its manifest for the year.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems says it has begun work on producing components for Germany’s order of 38 new-build Eurofighters.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
Tokyo is reportedly considering inviting the U.S. Marine Corps to fly its Lockheed Martin F-35Bs from its newly converted aircraft carrier.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
An initial tranche of funding has been awarded to the Team Tempest industrial consortium.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The company, which is also currently pursuing Part 23 type certification of the S4 eVTOL aircraft as well as production certification of the assembly line which will manufacture it, is targeting air carrier approval in 2022.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Volocopter flew its 2X eVTOL testing model in front of the crowds at EAA AirVenture.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force has retired the first Kratos XQ-58A to become a new exhibit at the National Museum of the Air Force after the pioneering unmanned aircraft system logged a total of four flight hours on three flights in 2019.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
Boeing could accept more risk with its supply chain as it seeks to ramp up 737 MAX narrowbody production quickly in 2022, and it will hold its own workforce at roughly 140,000 employees, company leaders said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Regional air mobility startup Electra is teaming under a NASA contract with researchers at the University of Southern California to mature blown lift technologies for electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
UK utility aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has acquired a fleet of Defender aircraft previously operated by the British Army.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Rocket Lab intends to return its Electron small satellite launcher into commercial service as early as July 29 following an accident two months ago.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
A week after acquiring an artificial intelligence company for combat aircraft, Shield AI on July 29 announced the acquisition of Martin UAV.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
German satellite launch startup Isar Aerospace has secured $75 million from investors which include Porsche, the majority owner of the Volkswagen automobile company.
Commercial Space

By Molly McMillin
The restored Superfortress has paused its tour and will miss this year’s show after the warbird experienced trouble with one of its engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion