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NASA TV to Air US Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station

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The SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle approaches the International Space Station for an autonomous docking to the Harmony module’s forward international docking adapter.

Credits: NASA

A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft filled with more than 4,600 pounds of supplies and valuable scientific experiments bound for NASA’s Space Station Processing Facility is set to leave the International Space Station Thursday, Sept. 30. NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app will broadcast the spacecraft’s departure live, beginning at 8:45 a.m. EDT.

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This Week’s Defence News Highlights

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Our News Editor’s Defence Highlights
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Czechs hail Caesar with certain misgivings – Shephard Media

The Czech MoD intends to sign a contract imminently with Nexter for the supply of 52 units of Caesar artillery system. It will replace the obsolete DANA howitzer which has a 70s design and is in service with the Army for over 40 years.
By Flavia Camargos Pereira

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Pegasus expands flight schedule and direct routes from UK as Turkey reopens

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Pegasus offers flexible and low-cost fares from London Stansted and Manchester to lots of sunshine destinations including Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, Izmir, Istanbul and more in Turkey and beyond

 

Low cost and Flexible      Expanded schedule and direct routes     Health & Safety First

 

LONDON (24 September 2021) — As summer turns to autumn, fly away for some golden sunshine, sandy beaches and crowd-free sightseeing. Following the announcement that Turkey moved onto England’s amber list on 22 September 2021, leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, has expanded its schedule and its number of direct flights from London Stansted and Manchester to Turkey and beyond with low-cost and flexible fares, and its health and safety-first approach.

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NASA Announces Virtual Webb STEAM Day Event for Students, Educators

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NASA Announces Virtual Webb STEAM Day Event for Students, Educators

Graphic for Webb Telescope STEAM Day: A Learning Journey Together
Credits: NASA

NASA invites learners of all ages, including students and teachers who recently returned to the classroom environment, to register for a special event ahead of the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. Webb STEAM Day: A Learning Journey Together is a virtual, interactive event that will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 30.

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A tale of two Spitfires

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A tale of two Spitfires


In a slightly shorter ‘Holiday Edition’ of Aerodrome, we feature two of the most significant airworthy Supermarine Spitfires flying in Britain today and the fascinating stories behind them.

With a selection of images which include some taken at last weekend’s Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow, it’s time to spend a little quality time with Britain’s most famous aeroplane.

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India formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft

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New Delhi, 24 September 2021 – India has formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. It is the first ‘Make in India’ aerospace programme in the private sector, involving the full development of a complete industrial ecosystem: from the manufacture to assembly, test and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft.

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Australian Inventor First in the World to Develop Nikola Tesla’s ‘Death Beam’

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Australian Inventor First in the World to Develop Nikola Tesla’s ‘Death Beam’.

  • Australian Professor Showcases New Electric ‘Death-Beam’ with an effective distance of 500 km
  • His Invention is Powerful Enough to bring down Planes from Hundreds of Kilometers Away
  • Device uses 50 Million Volts and was developed at University of Adelaide by Prof. Adrian David Cheok

Device is a Defensive Weapon Only

London, 24th September 2021… An Australian scientist has developed a defensive weapon which was invented by Nikola Tesla but had never actually been developed before his passing away.

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Bombardier Expands Customer Offerings at Dallas Service Centre with New Interior Repair and Refurbishment Capabilities

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  • Bombardier to offer customers full spectrum of services from touch-ups to full cabin refurbishments
  • With continued high demand for OEM services in the region, enhancements will further support customers in the U.S. and Latin America
  • Enhanced capability is the latest addition to Bombardier’s expanding customer service network, which is growing its footprint by 50%

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is pleased to announce the enhancement of its interior repair and refurbishment activities at its service centre in Dallas, Texas, providing customers with even more maintenance and support capabilities.

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