in 1961, Ranger 1, the first mission in the Ranger program, launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
#OTD in 1961, Ranger 1, the first mission in the Ranger program, launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. A rocket malfunction during launch caused the spacecraft to get stranded in low-Earth orbit. Read More...
Tofig Aliyev from Azerbaijan did the world’s first full “full at the World Games in Spain.
A “full” “full” is a triple backflip with a 360 twist in each somersault.
#Awesome #Insane #Pro #Skill
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Ireland plans to buy first fighter jets in 50 years
Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic turning point in the country’s approach to air defence, ending decades of reliance on the United Kingdom to protect Irish skies.
Since 1998, when the Irish Air Corps disbanded its Light Strike Squadron, which operated aging French Fouga CM170 Magister jets, Ireland has had no combat jets. The country also lacks a primary radar system. Without these capabilities, a “secret bilateral pact” has seen the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) tasked with intercepting and responding to aerial threats in Irish airspace.
According to former Irish Air Corps head General Ralph James, this reliance on a foreign power, coupled with Ireland’s lack of radar coverage, has made the country “probably the most vulnerable” in Europe. Speaking at the Slándáil 2020 security summit, James warned that neutrality alone was not a defence strategy, stressing that Ireland must be able to deny its airspace to both sides in any future conflict.
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Photographer records newborn turtle's first trip to open sea.
A photographer captured one of the most delicate and significant moments in marine life: a newborn turtle's first journey to the open ocean.
After approximately 60 days buried in the sand, the little turtle broke its shell and began its journey, facing an environment replete with natural and human challenges.
This moment highlights the fragility of life: only about 1 in 1,000 newborn turtles makes it to adulthood. Predators, ocean currents, and human interference make survival a true test of resilience.
The image not only documents a fundamental biological act but also symbolizes the strength and perseverance present in every life form.
To follow this journey is to understand the essence of nature: fragile, ephemeral, and yet extraordinarily strong.
Each swim of the turtle is a testament to hope in its purest form.
Photographer: @benjhicks
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Leuistic Iberian Lynx documented in the wild for the first time by a Spanish photographer .
Extremely rare Leuistic Iberian Lynx was spotted recently by a Spanish photographer. The photographer has decided to not reveal the animal's location for its safety.
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