- most complex diverse grouping of aerospace ground test... engineers and scientists - world's largest complex of flight simulation test facilities - "Arnold is secret in the Air Force" - TN Space Institute On Site - TVA Tech Corridor to Huntsvilleshow more

$RKLB Neutron’s interstage is now on the test stand... undergoing qualification at the Space Structures Complex. Engineers are applying ~1,000 tonnes of force to qualify the structure for launch.show more

California is the fourth largest economy in the world.... The most diverse state in the most world's most diverse democracy. More scientists, engineers and Nobel laureates than anywhere else. And it’s mad nice.show more

Neutron testing continues at our Space Structures Complex in... Middle River with the interstage on the test stand ready for its qualification campaign. We're running a series of static load tests and applying ~1,000 tonnes of force to simulate flight loads on the way to orbit.show more

EDWARDS AFB: The Secret Playground Of The Cold War's... Fastest Jets Journey to the heart of the Mojave Desert in this restored video featuring rare historical footage of Edwards Air Force Base during the height of the Cold War. Known as the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), this legendary base was the proving ground for the most advanced, dangerous, and revolutionary aircraft ever built.show more

🚀Engineers + Machinists: Rocket Lab is hiring! 📍🏭Middle River,... MD: Home to our newest Space Structures Complex, where carbon fiber becomes the backbone of Neutron. Our composite manufacturing team is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace manufacturing – and crafting the largest composite structures ever built for a reusable rocket.show more

PAKISTAN AIR FORCE CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TEST OF TAIMOOR... WEAPON SYSTEM 03 January, 2026: Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking another significant milestone in the advancement of national aerospace and defence capabilities. Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers, carrying a conventional warhead. Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and guidance system, Taimoor is designed to fly at very low altitudes, enabling it to effectively evade hostile air and missile defence systems. Its precision-strike capability significantly enhances the conventional deterrence and operational flexibility of Pakistan Air Force, further strengthening the country’s overall defence posture. The successful flight test underscores the technical maturity, innovation and self-reliance achieved by Pakistan’s defence industry. The launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, along with distinguished scientists and engineers who played a pivotal role in the development of this advanced weapon system. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, heartily congratulated the scientists, engineers and the entire PAF team on this remarkable achievement. He lauded their professional excellence, dedication and unwavering commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s defence capabilities. The Air Chief reaffirmed that such accomplishments are a testament to the nation’s resolve to achieve technological self-sufficiency and maintain a credible conventional deterrent in the evolving regional security environment. The successful test of the Taimoor weapon system reflects Pakistan Air Force’s continued pursuit of operational readiness, technological superiority and national security objectives.show more

Let’s talk about Zipline’s test sites and who we’re... hiring for 🧵 They are where elite talent meets 24/7 large scale high volume testing. They’re the engine that helped scale Zipline to the largest autonomous delivery service on earth, 5,000+ autonomous trips around the world and we’re just getting started. Zipline's testing in 2025: 315,000+ test flights 🚀 35,000+ flight hours (480+ straight days of nonstop flying) 🙂‍ 3,000+ flights per day 📈 Our test sites are built to push our system to the max so that we de-risk tomorrow. Each one tackles a different brutal edgecase to make sure the system’s reliability is bulletproof. Our 'engineering test site' in the video I posted is reconfigured every few weeks: new obstacles are added, new flight apps reviewed, new edge cases are tested in any weather condition. Every new software build deploys here first, into live airspace. Our other sites are placed around the U.S. and are focused on testing in severe conditions that ground most if not all other forms of transport. They operate in scorching heat of up to 125 degrees, high-altitudes, intense rainstorms, 60+ mph winds, hail, sleet, and extreme cold-weather, down to -20F. Heavy ice and snow accumulation on propulsion and sensors is the norm. We aggressively chase these conditions in test so we dominate when it really matters. We are now developing 5+ new test sites, each one dialed in to push even more extreme weather and edge conditions. What I am especially proud of is that our safety has kept improving even as flight volume, complexity and environmental hostility increases. We’ve been able to test and develop at a scale that’s unprecedented in aviation history because our teams own a 100% fully vertical tech stack, built hand in hand with our flight and application software teams. We have to have the most robust airspace and fleet management tools on earth because Zipline will soon operate the largest fleet of aircraft on earth. Now to the fun part, we're hiring! DM me or send me an email to marcusZipline.com if you want to join Zipline Test Operations! We're hiring Flight Test Operators, Test Site Operators, Flight Test Electricians, Flight Test Construction Staff, Flight Test Project and Program Managers, Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Safety Managers, Flight Test Security and, most importantly, Flight and Fleet Application Software Engineers. Please, cut to the chase. We have zero requirements on degrees, formal education or tenure. What counts is what you can do, merit, and what you’ve shown you’re capable of. Highlight that. Let's go!show more

On the test stand Aeon R fires at 100%... power for 180 seconds 🔥 📍 Stennis Space Center, R Complex 🚀 180 seconds of hot fire = the max duration for a Terran R first stage flight plus margin. 🔁 Test, learn, iterate, repeat.show more

One of the buildings at Roscosmos' main research institute,... TsNIIMash, is on fire in Korolyov, Moscow region. The institute is central to Russia's space program and aerospace research. #Russiashow more

This is not a render. This is not a... simulation. This is SpaceX’s first integrated test flight of #Starship with the Super Heavy booster, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket to ever fly. This #slomo is from our 8k tracker shot by Cosmic Perspective.show more

A pilot's view of the 777-9's flight test journey.... ✈️ See the 777-9 in action as our team takes the world’s largest twin-engine jet to key test locations, air shows and events across the globe. With 4,800+ flight hours, our test pilots share how the airplane performs in rigorous testing. #FIA2026show more

Ship 40 has performed its first Static Fire test... in preparation for the lucky Flight 13. This appears to have been a single engine test, but came after a hold of nearly 20 minutes. Assuming they were intentionally allowing the propellant to warm up. This may have been the first realistic simulation of an in-space relight burn that SpaceX has ever conducted during ground testing. 🎥: Avid Spaceshow more

.Hack-A-Sat recently brought together the world’s best security researchers... to test the U.S. satellite network for vulnerabilities. The #partnership between Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Lab - AFRL & The Aerospace Corporation helps improve the security & resilience of #space systems. #HackASat4show more

IQBAL: The Technology Demonstrator For KAAN 🇹🇷 🇵🇰 Turkish... Aerospace [TAI] at NSTP conducted a successful 6x minute long autonomous maiden flight of its indigenously developed technology demonstrator "IQBAL". IQBAL is the 1:7 dynamically scaled version of KAAN, the Turkish 5th Generation Fighter Platform, IQBAL will serve as a test best for various advanced aerospace technologies, it will also play an instrumental role in evolution of KAAN. IQBAL is an indigenous, twin jet-engine powered Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consisting of complex onboard avionics systems and instrumentation with an ability to conduct autonomous flights. The design, manufacturing, assembly, & integration of IQBAL encompassing aerodynamic design, structural design, avionics, and control systems was carried out entirely by Turkish Aerospace Pakistan engineers to mimic the dynamic behavior of KAAN. IQBAL generates & logs extensive flight test data which is used for implementing autonomous flight management systems.show more

in early 2024, Boy Harsher confronted the most profound... test of its existence: the end of its members’ relationship this banger is what happens when a band that’s dedicated to plumbing the complex and contradictory depths of romantic feeling falls apartshow more

World's largest and most detailed family lineage chart dates... back to 850 AD. This is Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's family genealogy chart. One of the greatest families that ever lived in this country. Glad to be part of that complex entity relationship diagram.show more

🇮🇷 Satellite imagery appears to show damage at Iran's... Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, one of the largest such facilities in the country. Petrochemicals are one of Iran's most critical revenue streams, generating $13-17 billion annually.show more

🚀 Breaking New Ground in Supersonic Flight! Carried by... a Starfighters F-104 aircraft, last week GE Aerospace announced it has successfully completed supersonic captive carry flight tests of its ATLAS Flight Test Vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion technology. 🌍✈️ The system reached supersonic speeds during three successful flights at Kennedy Space Center. This achievement showcases the potential of air-breathing propulsion to extend the range of munitions and paves the way for future high-speed systems. See more on how the team is continuing to evolve and grow the technology.show more