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July 03, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 07.03.18: Facebook Drops Aquila, Yamaha Fazer, FAA Survey

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Facebook has abandoned its efforts to use a high-altitude solar-powered drone to relay internet connectivity to people living in remote areas without such service. Facebook began its efforts in 2014. On its blog, the company said it developed an aircraft, known as Aquila, as well as other technologies to deliver wireless internet connectivity to remote areas. In 2016, one of its aircraft suffered a wing failure while attempting to land, which the NTSB attributed to strong winds. The flight was the first for the full-scale test aircraft. The company continued its development, and conducted additional successful test flight. The FAA has granted an exemption to Yama

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Astronaut Dan Burbank Retires From NASA

Flew Three Missions Totalling 188 Days In Space

NASA Astronaut Dan Burbank, who spent 188 days in space over three missions, is retiring from the agency. Friday, June 29, was his last day with NASA.

Launch By Arianespace Planned For July

The next Ariane 5 launcher to orbit Galileo navigation satellites has completed its initial build-up in French Guiana, continuing preparations for Arianespace’s July mission – which is designated Flight VA244 in the company’s numbering system.