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Airbus to Deliver Its 10,000th Aircraft Next Week.

Airbus to Deliver Its 10,000th Aircraft Next Week.

European jet maker Airbus will be reaching a new major milestone on Friday as it delivers its 10,000th Airbus aircraft, which will be the sixt Airbus A350 for Singapore Airlines.

On Friday the 14th of October Singapore Airlines will be receiving the 10,000th aircraft that Airbus delivered to a customer. In some way it is fitting that the jet maker will be celebrating this event with Singapore Airlines; The airline has previously functioned as the launch customer for the Airbus A380 and was the first airline to order the ultra-long range version of the Airbus A350-900.

The aircraft will be the 6th Airbus A350-900 in the Singapore Airlines fleet. The airline is currently in the process of replacing its Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-200ER by the Airbus A350. The carrier ordered a total of 67 A350 airframes, making it the largest customer for Airbus’ newest jet after after Qatar Airways.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission
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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

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Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.

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