Inside MRO - Aviation Week & Space Technology

22 hours ago | aviationweek.com | Irene Klotz |Mark Carreau

For the third time this year, a robotic lander will attempt to touch down on the surface of the Moon. Ramping up for lunar operations this time is Japan-based iSpace, which is preparing for its 750-lb. Resilience lander to touch down in an area in the Moon’s far northern region known as Mare Frigoris on June 6. The rover carries an 11-lb. micro-rover, named Tenacious, for additional surface studies. The Hakuto-R Mission 2 launched along with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander on Jan. 15.

1 day ago | aviationweek.com | Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

1 day ago | aviationweek.com | Graham Warwick

Requirements are still in flux, but after years of experimenting with uncrewed cargo aircraft, industry senses an opportunity is opening up, and OEMs and startups alike are lining up to offer the Pentagon solutions to its contested logistics challenge. For decades, the U.S. military has enjoyed...

1 day ago | aviationweek.com | Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Ben Goldstein

Volocopter rose to claim the second-highest slot in the April edition of SMG Consulting’s AAM Reality Index, boosted from its acquisition by China’s Wanfeng Group. The latest edition of the bimonthly index saw Volocopter break out of a three-way tie with Joby and Archer to claim second place behind...