Monthly Archives: January 2009

Russia rips off F-22 er…I mean “develops” new aircraft

Posted on January 11, 2009 by admin

The Sukhoi PAK FA (or PAK-FA) is a fifth-generation fighter which is being developed by Russia. PAK FAstands for Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Frontovoi Aviatsyi (????????????? ??????????? ???????? ????????? ??????? in Russian) which roughly means Advanced Tactical Frontline Fighter. It is … Continue reading →

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Great photos from Air Show at Travis AFB

Posted on January 10, 2009 by admin

http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1b/Travis/Travis.html

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ISS module by module construction animation

Posted on January 9, 2009 by admin

A great piece of animation showing the ISS grow from a single module to its current configuration.  Also includes future modules. http://www.chron.com/mm/iss/

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A new fleet of spacecraft

Posted on January 8, 2009 by admin

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/12/29/science/space/CONSTELLATION.html A great interactive feature on the new spacecraft being developed by NASA.

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B-2 flyover at 2009 Rose Bowl

Posted on January 7, 2009 by admin
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A-10 Cannon vs Volkswagon

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin
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