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In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at sea- After two decades of legal deadlock, accused 9/11 mastermind gets a 2028 trial date
- 'Burst of Joy' photographer Sal Veder, who captured Vietnam War's most iconic homecoming, dies at 99
- In 1958, NASA launched a spacecraft Able 2 for the first time to the Moon but the mission failed after a small error and the probe reentered Earth's atmosphere about 43 hours after launchIn 1958, NASA launched Able 2, later known as Pioneer 1, on a mission to study the Moon. The spacecraft failed to reach lunar orbit after a...26 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Nepal flood: IAF keeps fleet on standby for relief operations, C-130J aircraft expected to take off with relief material soonIndia's Air Force has transport aircraft on standby for Nepal's flood relief operations. A C-130J aircraft is expected to depart with essen...26 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- India sends relief to Nepal after massive flash floods kill 8, 400 missing including 105 IndiansIndia is sending emergency relief materials to Nepal via air force planes. Medicines and rations are part of the government's humanitarian ...26 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- In 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit but the mission lasted only 73.6 secondsIn 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit...26 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: ReportsAs per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touc...26 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Bangladesh in talks to buy Chinese J-10CE fighter jetsBangladesh is set to initiate formal negotiations with China regarding the procurement of J-10CE fighter jets. A governmental committee is ...25 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Turkish military transport flights to Pakistan raise eyebrows in IndiaIn a 60-hour operation, Turkish military transport aircraft, including C-130 Hercules and A400M models, delivered cargo to Pakistan’s milit...25 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 1950, a pregnant military wife boarded a US Air Force plane despite husband’s chilling warning. Then the aircraft vanished forever and 76 years later no one knows what happenedIn 1950, a US Air Force Douglas C-54 Skymaster disappeared over Canada’s Yukon with 44 people aboard, including a pregnant military wife, h...24 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
- China’s J-16 fighter jets share skies with Rafales in EgyptChina's J-16 fighter jets are participating in joint air exercises with Egypt. These drills follow scrutiny of China's J-10C fighters durin...24 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- IAF turning to predictive AI and digital twins to prepare for future challenges: Air Chief Marshal AP SinghThe Indian Air Force is using artificial intelligence for future defence planning. Predictive AI and digital twins help forecast scenarios ...23 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
- Nubra Civil Airport terminal likely to open by DecemberLadakh plans to launch civilian flights from Thoise Airport by December. Runway re-carpeting is underway for a November completion deadline...23 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- IAF is not against theaterisation: Air Chief Marshal SinghThe Indian Air Force supports theaterisation but stresses an objective approach. It advocates for internal enhancements rather than copying...22 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- LG reviews operationalisation of commercial flights from Thoise, Kargil airports in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor reviewed commercial flight operations for Thoise and Kargil airports. The Indian Air Force approved land for a...22 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Iranian official urges Qatar to move detained pilots to hospital on landIran's military official urged Qatar to move detained pilots to a hospital. He stated the pilots were held on water and in poor physical co...22 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Alaska plane crash: 8 dead after charter plane crashes near radar siteA charter plane carrying eight people crashed near a remote radar site. The aircraft was en route to Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Ai...21 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- In 2019, prank event listed on Facebook put spotlight on top-secret Cold War test site in Nevada desert with UFO, Alien theories doing rounds, what is so special with Area 51?Area 51 - the base has been a testing ground for a host of top-secret aircraft, including the U-2 in the 1950s and later the B-2 stealth bo...18 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Mysterious aircraft spotted near US Air Force base in Kansas. Here's what we knowRecently, an unidentified military aircraft caught the eye near a Kansas Air Force base, stirring intrigue. Speculated to be the B-21 Raide...12 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
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