Aerospace Updates
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March 15, 2021
NASA persevering strongly for inter-planetary human missions
By Ayushee ChaudharyFrom golden pictures of the rocks on Martian surface, to the sounds of the wind in Mars' thin atmosphere, NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover is constantly keeping "earthlings" on their toes.
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July 2, 2020
Amidst border face-off with China, India moves to buy 21 MiG-29 & 12 Su-30MKI fighters for $2.4 B
By Vishal ThaparDAC approves military procurements worth $5.2 B, nod for 1,000 km cruise missile and Astra BVR marks major milestone in indigenous missile capability
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July 2, 2020
Welcome the Rafale Jets
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)What is also of significance is that the IAF will be acquiring an enhanced combat capability at a time when military confrontation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control has been escalating despite all political and diplomatic efforts.
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June 29, 2020
Indian Air Force in action along the LAC
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)As the focus now has to shift from the Western to the Northern border, the IAF has been conducting regular air exercises and combat air patrol missions along the LAC.
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June 20, 2020
“Well prepared and suitably deployed”, IAF Chief echoes Air Force’s determination
By Ayushee ChaudharyTaking note of the current scenario at the LAC, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria assured that all efforts are underway to peacefully resolve the situation.
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June 3, 2020
SpaceX brings back human spaceflight to the United States
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis mission marked the first time a commercially developed space vehicle, owned and operated by a private entity rather than NASA, carried Americans into orbit.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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March 18, 2020
Decks cleared for $5 B contract for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters
By Vishal ThaparStage set for final nod by CCS headed by Prime Minister Modi