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How the F-15 Eagle Fighter Plane Destroyed the Solwind P78-1 Satellite

Yuri Svitlyk — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:37:19 +0000

Today, let’s delve into the unique instance when a missile launched from an American F-15 Eagle reached space and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite. This extraordinary event occurred only once, making it a fascinating topic worthy of exploration. Armed forces of developed nations rely heavily on a variety of spacecraft for critical operations, including navigation, […]

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Little-Known Pages in Aviation History: The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Fighter

Vladyslav Surkov — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:01:15 +0000

After World War II, the era of jet aviation began. Nuclear weapons became the primary deterrent for the two opposing blocs – the communist USSR and the USA along with Western European countries, which were beginning to form the NATO alliance. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, heavy bombers were the main carriers of atomic weapons. […]

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