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May 05, 2014

Airborne 05.05.14: Eddie Andreini Lost, X-47B Update, Bearhawk STOL Win

Also: Falcon 5X Comes Together, Golden Knights, Lockheed Vega Returns, CAFE Electric Aircraft,

Eddie Andreini passed away at the Travis AFB Open House, due to an accident that occurred while flying his Super Stearman. The accident occurred as Andreini impacted the runway, in gusty winds, during a low inverted pass prior to an attempted ribbon cut. ANN sends its prayers and best wishes to the many friends and family of Eddie Andreini -- an extraordinary pilot with decades of experience as an airshow professional. The X-47B unmanned combat air system is gearing up for shore-based flight test activities in preparation for the next round of sea trials this summer. The program’s test team will conduct various test events with the X-47B in an effort to mature air traffic control

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Texas Honors Citizen-Astronaut Candidates

New 'Admirals' To Play Key Role In Future Texas Space Program

Two citizen-astronaut candidates have been honored by the state of Texas. Edward Wright and Maureen Adams are among the latest Texans to be awarded commissions as Admirals in the Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry.

Radiation Experiment To Fly Into Space On Exploration Flight Test-1

After a year-long competition among the nation's high schools, evaluators from NASA, Lockheed Martin, and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) have selected Team ARES from the Governor's School for Science and Technology in Hampton, VA. as the winner of the Exploration Design Challenge. The winner was chosen from a group of five finalist teams announced in March 2014.

Nearly Identical Spacecraft Lost In 2009 Launch Accident

A NASA spacecraft designed to make precise measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, to begin final preparations for launch.

Hand-Made Bottle Rockets Launched May 10, 2014

Boeing and Future Scientists and Engineers of America are teaming up to host the 21st annual Rocket Launch on May 10, 2014 at the Boeing Huntington Beach facility. This family-friendly event will have imaginations soaring as young engineers design and build their own bottle rockets for participation in the annual competition, plus have the opportunity to meet NASA astronaut, Andrew Feustel.