by JVanDomelen | Mar 12, 2016 | Featured, Launch Vehicle, Satellite, Space
Preparations at Baikonur are continuing for the launch, scheduled for 09:31 UTC (10:31 CET) on Monday 14 March. This morning, the roll out to the launch pad was completed with the launcher being raised into the vertical position. This followed the completion yesterday...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 11, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 — The US Air Force has begun studying future close air support (CAS) aircraft to succeed the Fairchild Republic A-10 as the Pentagon evaluates the weaponry it needs for “prolonged operations” of one year or more. Continue...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 9, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
The US Air Force is accepting suggestions for the proposed name of the B-21 from members of the US Air Force active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and their dependents, members of the US Air Force Civil Service and US Air Force retirees.For full...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 6, 2016 | Featured, Launch Vehicle, Satellite, Space
The private space exploration company has been working to have the unmanned rockets land vertically, but SpaceX owner Elon Musk said the rocket landed hard on the drone ship Friday. Read more SpaceX Rocket Launches Satellite, But Can’t Nail Drone Ship...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 4, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
A new jet designed to train fighter pilots is turning heads with its unique look. The SR-10 jet trainer has forward-swept wings, making the plane more maneuverable in flight. Developed by the Russian KB SAT design bureau, the SR-10 has its wings pointed forward at a...
