NASA is partnering with the commercial space industry to execute its ISS missions and its plan to put humans on the lunar surface.

In fixed flow liquid cooling, coolant constantly moves between the cold plate and the heat exchanger, decreasing cooling efficiency. Thermostatic valves direct coolant through the system solely based on coolant temperature.

Nanoracks CEO Jeff Manber predicts that by the end of the year, private space companies will have more discretionary money to spend than the U.S. federal government. Listen in as he provides an update on his company’s acquisition by Voyager space and more.

The Pentagon is diversifying the U.S. early missile warning portfolio with a mix of satellite types and sizes in different orbits to prevent unwanted missile attacks.

Boeing on Nov. 18, 2020 received what it had sought for two years—FAA approval on needed MAX software and training revisions. Here are details of the changes made to MCAS and the developments so far.

Can a cash-strapped Boeing afford to develop a new aircraft in response to Airbus– and if it does, what would be the best approach? And how much life is left in “conventional” aircraft and engine designs now that pressure on the industry is mounting for carbon-neutral travel?

Aerospace analyst Sash Tusa joined Aviation Week editors for a look at what’s coming in aircraft and engine design, from the near-term to the long-term.

Gain insight into the pandemic’s impact on the Gulf’s defence sector and overall defence outlook with the latest market analysis from Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Data and Analytics team.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

AerCap, the new leader in aircraft leasing, will be much larger than competitors and will have a strong say in future aircraft design.

Suborbital flights, tourist missions are not the allure for this adventure pilot.

Aerospace manufacturing has been turned on its head almost overnight. Geared for record-high monthly production rates, the industrial base suddenly faces OEMs running at a quarter, third or even half as much for years, depending on the program. Liquidity remains a top concern, and consolidation is speeding up. Relationships are being redefined. Digitally, everything will change, with every month post-pandemic equal to a year pre-COVID. The market may change, too, with supersonic, UAM and hybrid-electric and sustainable fuels racing toward implementation.

The Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference seeks to shed light on these topics and help provide firm grounding for industry to take flight again. Find out more.