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Shortly before dawn, a red-rimmed moon helped to light the way for the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolled out to Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch of Mission STS-86 on September 26, 1997.
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nhq201704170012 (April 16, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Launch of the Soyuz rocket is scheduled for April 20 and will carry Expedition 51 Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA into orbit to begin their four and a half month mission on the International Space Station.Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Rollout of A/C AN-2 from Final Assy to Weigh Station
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Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
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The orbiter Atlantis, strapped to 19-stories of space shuttle solid rocket booster and external fuel tank, crawls out the door of the cavernous Vehicle Assembly Building for the final time April 21 at 11:31pm EDT, the start of its six-hour 3.4 mile trip to Pad 39A.
Shortly before dawn, a red-rimmed moon helped to light the way for the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolled out to Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch of Mission STS-86 on September 26, 1997.
Via: www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons/9458268945/in/dateposted/
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled to the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Psyche mission, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will travel to a metal-rich asteroid by the same name orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter to study it’s composition. The spacecraft also carries the agency's Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration, which will test laser communications beyond the Moon. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
As underbrush burns, it can loosen burning logs which roll down the hill. Firefighters have to watch out for these situations so the burning material doesn't cross control lines or injure firefighters.
Some background:
The VF-1 was developed by Stonewell/Bellcom/Shinnakasu for the U.N. Spacy by using alien Overtechnology obtained from the SDF-1 Macross alien spaceship. Its production was preceded by an aerodynamic proving version of its airframe, the VF-X. Unlike all later VF vehicles, the VF-X was strictly a jet aircraft, built to demonstrate that a jet fighter with the features necessary to convert to Battroid mode was aerodynamically feasible. After the VF-X's testing was finished, an advanced concept atmospheric-only prototype, the VF-0 Phoenix, was flight-tested from 2005 to 2007 and briefly served as an active-duty fighter from 2007 to the VF-1's rollout in late 2008, while the bugs were being worked out of the full-up VF-1 prototype (VF-X-1).
The space-capable VF-1's combat debut was on February 7, 2009, during the Battle of South Ataria Island - the first battle of Space War I - and remained the mainstay fighter of the U.N. Spacy for the entire conflict. Introduced in 2008, the VF-1 would be out of frontline service just five years later, though.
The VF-1 proved to be an extremely capable craft, successfully combating a variety of Zentraedi mecha even in most sorties which saw UN Spacy forces significantly outnumbered. The versatility of the Valkyrie design enabled the variable fighter to act as both large-scale infantry and as air/space superiority fighter. The signature skills of U.N. Spacy ace pilot Maximilian Jenius exemplified the effectiveness of the variable systems as he near-constantly transformed the Valkyrie in battle to seize advantages of each mode as combat conditions changed from moment to moment.
The basic VF-1 was deployed in four minor variants (designated A, D, J, and S) and its success was increased by continued development of various enhancements including the GBP-1S "Armored" Valkyrie, FAST Pack "Super" Valkyrie and the additional RÖ-X2 heavy cannon pack weapon system for the VF-1S for additional firepower.
The FAST Pack system was designed to enhance the VF-1 Valkyrie variable fighter, and the initial V1.0 came in the form of conformal pallets that could be attached to the fighter’s leg flanks for additional fuel – primarily for Long Range Interdiction tasks in atmospheric environment. Later FAST Packs were designed for space operations.
After the end of Space War I, the VF-1 continued to be manufactured both in the Sol system and throughout the UNG space colonies. Although the VF-1 would be replaced in 2020 as the primary Variable Fighter of the U.N. Spacy by the more capable, but also much bigger, VF-4 Lightning III, a long service record and continued production after the war proved the lasting worth of the design.
The versatile aircraft also underwent constant upgrade programs. For instance, about a third of all VF-1 Valkyries were upgraded with Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems from 2016 onwards, placed in a streamlined fairing on the upper side of the nose, just in front of the cockpit. This system allowed for long-range search and track modes, freeing the pilot from the need to give away his position with active radar emissions, and it could also be used for target illumination and guiding precision weapons.
Many Valkyries also received improved radar warning systems, with receivers, depending on the systems, mounted on the wing-tips, on the fins and/or on the LERXs. Improved ECR measures were also mounted on some machines, typically in conformal fairings on the flanks of the legs/engine pods.
After joining the global U.N. Spacy union, Germany adopted the VF-1 in late 2008, it replaced the Eurofighter Typhoon interceptors as well as Tornado IDS and ECR fighter bombers. An initial delivery of 120 aircraft was completed until 2011, partially delayed by the outbreak of Space War One in 2009. This initial batch included 85 VF-1A single seaters, fourteen VF-1J fighters for commanders and staff leaders, and twenty VF-1D two-seaters for conversion training over Germany (even though initial Valkyrie training took place at Ataria Island). These machines were erratically registered under the tactical codes 26+01 to 26+99. Additionally, there was a single VF-1S (27+00) as a personal mount for the General der Luftwaffe.
The German single-seaters were delivered as multi-role fighters that could operate as interceptors/air superiority fighters as well as attack aircraft. Beyond the standard equipment they also carried a passive IRST sensor in front of the cockpit that allowed target acquisition without emitting radar impulses, a LRMTS (Laser Rangefinder and Marked Target Sensor) under the nose, a Weapon Delivery and Navigation System (WDNS) and an extended suite of radar warning sensors and ECM jammers.
After Space War I, attritions were replaced with a second batch of VF-1 single seaters in 2015, called VF-1L (for “Luftwaffe”). These machines had updated avionics and, among modifications, a laser target designator in a small external pod under the cockpit. About forty VF-1 survivors from the first batch were upgraded to this standard, too, and the VF-1Ls were registered under the codes 27+01 – 90.
The VF-1 was without doubt the most recognizable variable fighter of Space War I and was seen as a vibrant symbol of the U.N. Spacy even into the first year of the New Era 0001 in 2013. At the end of 2015 the final rollout of the VF-1 was celebrated at a special ceremony, commemorating this most famous of variable fighters. The VF-1 Valkryie was built from 2006 to 2013 with a total production of 5,459 VF-1 variable fighters with several variants (VF-1A = 5,093, VF-1D = 85, VF-1J = 49, VF-1S = 30, VF-1G = 12, VE-1 = 122, VT-1 = 68)
However, the fighter remained active in many second line units and continued to show its worthiness years later, e. g. through Milia Jenius who would use her old VF-1 fighter in defense of the colonization fleet - 35 years after the type's service introduction!
General characteristics:
All-environment variable fighter and tactical combat Battroid,
used by U.N. Spacy, U.N. Navy, U.N. Space Air Force
Accommodation:
Pilot only in Marty & Beck Mk-7 zero/zero ejection seat
Dimensions:
Fighter Mode:
Length 14.23 meters
Wingspan 14.78 meters (at 20° minimum sweep)
Height 3.84 meters
Battroid Mode:
Height 12.68 meters
Width 7.3 meters
Length 4.0 meters
Empty weight: 13.25 metric tons;
Standard T-O mass: 18.5 metric tons;
MTOW: 37.0 metric tons
Power Plant:
2x Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Roice FF-2001 thermonuclear reaction turbine engines, output 650 MW each, rated at 11,500 kg in standard or in overboost (225.63 kN x 2)
4x Shinnakasu Heavy Industry NBS-1 high-thrust vernier thrusters (1 x counter reverse vernier thruster nozzle mounted on the side of each leg nacelle/air intake, 1 x wing thruster roll control system on each wingtip);
18x P&W LHP04 low-thrust vernier thrusters beneath multipurpose hook/handles
Performance:
Battroid Mode: maximum walking speed 160 km/h
Fighter Mode: at 10,000 m Mach 2.71; at 30,000+ m Mach 3.87
g limit: in space +7
Thrust-to-weight ratio: empty 3.47; standard T-O 2.49; maximum T-O 1.24
Design Features:
3-mode variable transformation; variable geometry wing; vertical take-off and landing; control-configurable vehicle; single-axis thrust vectoring; three "magic hand" manipulators for maintenance use; retractable canopy shield for Battroid mode and atmospheric reentry; option of GBP-1S system, atmospheric-escape booster, or FAST Pack system
Transformation:
Standard time from Fighter to Battroid (automated): under 5 sec.
Min. time from Fighter to Battroid (manual): 0.9 sec.
Armament:
2x internal Mauler RÖV-20 anti-aircraft laser cannon, firing 6,000 pulses per minute
1x Howard GU-11 55 mm three-barrel Gatling gun pod with 200 RPG, fired at 1,200 rds/min
4x underwing hard points for a wide variety of ordnance, including
12x AMM-1 hybrid guided multipurpose missiles (3/point), or
12x MK-82 LDGB conventional bombs (3/point), or
6x RMS-1 large anti-ship reaction missiles (2/outboard point, 1/inboard point), or
4x UUM-7 micro-missile pods (1/point) each carrying 15 x Bifors HMM-01 micro-missiles,
or a combination of above load-outs
The kit and its assembly:
This fictional VF-1 is more or less “only” a camouflage experiment, spawned by a recent discussion about the German Luftwaffe’s so-called “Norm ‘81” paint scheme that was carried by the F-4Fs during the Eighties and the early Nineties. It is one of the most complex standardized paint scheme I am aware of, consisting of no less than six basic shades of grey and applied in two different patterns (early variant with angled/splinter camouflage, later this was changed into more organic shapes).
I have built a fictional post-GDR MiG-21 with the Norm ’81 scheme some years ago, but had always been curious how a Macross VF-1 would look with it, or how it could be adapted to the F-14esque airframe?
Concerning the model, it’s another vintage ARII VF-1, in this case a VF-1J, built OOB and with the landing gear down and an open canopy. However, I added some small details like the sensors in front of the cockpit, RHAWS sensors and bulges for ECM equipment on the lower legs (all canonical). The ordnance was subtly changed, with just two AMM-1 missiles on each outer pylon plus small ECM pods on the lo hardpoint (procured from an 1:144 Tornado). The inner stations were modified to hold quadruple starters for (fictional) air-to-ground missiles, left over from a Zvezda 1:72 Ka-58 helicopter and probably depicting Soviet/Russian 9M119 “Svir” laser-guided anti-tank missiles, or at least something similar. At the model’s 1:100 scale they are large enough to represent domestic alternatives to AGM-65 Maverick missiles – suitable against Zentraedi pods and other large ground targets. The ventral GU-11 pod was modified to hold a scratched wire display for in-flight pictures. Some blade antennae were added as a standard measure to improve the simple kit’s look. The cockpit was taken OOB, I just added a pilot figure for the scenic shots and the thick canopy was later mounted on a small lift arm in open position.
Painting and markings:
This was quite a challenge: adapting the Norm’ 81 scheme to the swing-wing Valkyrie, with its folded legs and the twin tail as well as lacking the Phantom’s spine and bulged air intakes, was not easy, and I went for the most straightforward solution and simplified things on the VF-1’s short spine.
The Norm ‘81’s “official” colors are all RAL tones, and I decided to use these for an authentic lokk, namely:
RAL 7009 Grüngrau: Revell 67 (acrylic)
RAL 7012 Basaltgrau: Revell 77 (acrylic)
RAL 7039 Quarzgrau: Xtracolor X259 (enamel)
RAL 7037 Staubgrau: Xtracolor X258 (enamel)
RAL 7030 Steingrau: Revell 75 (enamel)
RAL 7035 Lichtgrau: Humbrol 196 (enamel)
This basically plan worked and left me with a very murky aircraft: Norm ’81 turned out to be a kind of all-propose camouflage that works well against both sky and ground, at least in the typical German climate, and especially good at medium to low altitude. RAL 7030, 7037 and 7039 appear like gradually darker shades of the basically same brownish grey hue, framed with darker contrast areas that appear either greenish or bluish.
However, the Xtracolor enamels turned out to be total sh!t: they lacked pigments in the glossy and translucent base and therefore ANY opacity, esp. on any edge, at least when you use a brush like me. Not certain if using an airbrush improves this? The result were uneven and rather thick areas of paint, not what I had hoped for. And the Revell 75 just did what I hate about the company's enamels: drying up prematurely with a gooey consistency, leaving visible streaks.
After a black ink wash, very light post-shading was added. I should have from the start tried to stick to the acrylics and also mix the Xtracolor tones from Revell acrylics, a stunt that turned during the weathering process (trying to hide the many blemishes) out to be quite feasible. RAL 7037 was mixed from Revell 47 plus 89 in a ~1:1 ratio, and RAL 7039 from Revell 47, 77 and 87 with a touch of 09. Nevertheless, the paint finish turned out sub-optimal, but some shading and weathering saved most of the mess – even I am not satisfied with the outcome, the model looks more weathered than intended (even though most operational German F-4Fs with this paint scheme looked quite shaggy and worn, making the different shades of grey almost undiscernible).
After some consideration I gave this German VF-1 full-color (yet small) "Kite" roundels, together with a German tactical code. German flags and a vintage JaboG 32 squadron badge decorate the fin - a plausible move, because there are British Valkyries in source books that carry RAF fin flashes. Stencils and other markings came from VF-1 OOB sheets.
Finally, after some typical highlights with clear paint over a silver base were added, and the small VF-1 was sealed with a coat of matt acrylic varnish.
A spontaneous interim project, with interesting results. The adapted Norm ’81 scheme works well on the VF-1, and it even is a contemporary design from the era when the original TV series was conceived and aired. With the authentic tones I’d call it quite ugly – even though I was amazed during the photo session how well the different shades of grey (four from above!) blend into each other and break up the aircraft’s outlines. If there were no red-and-white roundels or the orange pilot in the cockpit (chosen intentionally for some color contrast), the camouflage would be very effective! Not perfect, but another special member in my growing VF-1 model fleet. ^^
Geez, why did we make such a BIG DEAL out of Vanilla Coke?! I think the majority of people got tired of it after 2 months.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout of A/C AN-2 from Final Assy to Weigh Station
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NEWS RELEASE
BIG GLOBAL LOYALTY PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN THAILAND
It will be Asia’s largest loyalty card, says Fernandes
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 – Following its successful rollout in Malaysia and Indonesia in end 2011, the global loyalty programme BIG was today officially launched in Thailand.
A collaboration between the world’s best low-cost airline, AirAsia, and Tune Money, the financial services arm of the Tune Group of companies, BIG is an innovative global loyalty programme that allows members to earn points when travelling and shopping with its partners worldwide in order to redeem the accumulated points for exciting rewards including AirAsia and AirAsia X seats.
In conjunction with the BIG launch in Thailand, new BIG members, also known as BIG Shots, who apply online today until 31 March 2012 will receive 250 free BIG Points. The offer is exclusively for applicants from Thailand. On top of that, BIG Shots can also earn double points at participating stores with this limited time offer. More information is available from www.tune2big.com.
As a global loyalty programme, BIG membership is borderless and open to anyone aged 2 and above anywhere in the world. Each member, nicknamed ‘BIG Shot’, is issued with a BIG card carrying the cardholder’s name and membership identification number, or BIG Shot ID. BIG enables members to earn loyalty points called ‘BIG Points’ when travelling and shopping with programme partners.
Tune Group Co-Founder and Group CEO of AirAsia, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says, “I’m very excited that the BIG Card is now in Thailand so you’ll be able to fly AirAsia and shop with our partners to get BIG Points and redeem them for free flights on AirAsia and other rewards. I also encourage all merchants to join this programme. This is very important to us and like AirAsia, from our humble beginnings of flying just 200,000 people to now 32 million guests a year, I believe the BIG Card is going to be the largest loyalty card in Asia. Join us now and let the people of Thailand enjoy more free flights.”
Commenting on the BIG launch, Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia says, “As an airline committed to ensuring that “Now Everyone Can Fly”, we have come a long way since we started off 8 years ago. The launch of the BIG card marks another milestone for us as we continue to offer more value and convenience as a token of appreciation and gratitude to our loyal passengers. Now every time someone purchases a plane ticket or add-on service including pre-booked meals or travel insurance with AirAsia Insure, points can be earned and redeemed for a free AirAsia plane ticket.”
Tune Money CEO, Peter Miller says, “BIG is targeted to the ‘young at heart’ who would like to fly for free. Essentially, BIG is a a card for the majority of consumers who are comfortable transacting online such as booking AirAsia and AirAsia X flights and would like the opportunity to earn free flights and more from their online transactions.”
Providing further details on how the BIG loyalty programme works, BIG CEO, Johan Aris Ibrahim says, “Earning points or BIG Points is simple. Just present your BIG card or quote your BIG Shot ID when you shop online and BIG Points will automatically be loaded into your account. For a limited period until 31 March 2012, new BIG applicants will be receiving 250 free BIG Points so apply now at www.tune2big.com.”
Since it was first launched in Malaysia in November 2011, and followed by Indonesia a month later, BIG has received more than 120,000 applications globally, comprising 125 nationalities. Apart from Malaysia and Indonesia, its members are from various other countries like Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong and even Australia, the UK and other European countries.
Apart from AirAsia and its related businesses like AirAsiaGo, AirAsiaRedTix, AirAsia Courier and AirAsia Megastore, BIG global partners include Tune Hotels that currently has 17 hotels globally, car rentals services Avis, Budget and Hertz, and Hilton’s loyalty programme Hilton HHonors.
In Thailand, local participating stores and businesses include Dtac, The One Card, Black Canyon, SSP (Restaurants at Suvarnabhumi Airport), KPI, Garmin and Vertec. Local banks including the Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, TMB, Thanachart, KTC as well as Citibank and Diner’s have also become partners of BIG in Thailand. So are magazines and publications in the MEI group.
BIG Shots can collect points from these participating stores in addition to 2,000 more ShopBIG online stores. Redemption for AirAsia flight seats starts from 500 BIG Points with the cash top-up option for those without sufficient points.
For more information on BIG and to sign up as a BIG Shot, visit www.tune2big.com. To stay tuned with BIG’s latest promotions and updates, follow BIG on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BIGShotsThailand or via Twitter @myBIGShots.
-ENDS-
About AirAsia and AirAsia X
AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network with approximately 165 routes. Within 10 years of operations, AirAsia has carried over 100 million guests and grown its fleet from just 2 aircraft to 107. The airline today is proud to be a truly ASEAN airline with established operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines, servicing a network stretching across all ASEAN countries, China, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. This is further complemented by AirAsia X, its low-cost long-haul affiliate carrier that currently flies to destinations in China, Australia, Taiwan, Iran, India, Korea, UK, Japan, France and New Zealand. AirAsia has been names the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for three consecutive years, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
About Tune Money and BIG
Tune Money is a universal financial services company offering affordable prepaid cards as well as life and general insurance products. Tune Money has been operating in Malaysia since 2007 and together with its sister companies Tune Talk and Tune Hotels, are creating a digital and lifestyle community. Tune Money and AirAsia, who share the same shareholders in Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, have recently established a 50:50 joint venture, Think Big Digital Sdn. Bhd, to manage BIG loyalty programme.
Photo captions
Photo 1 – Thai AirAsia CEO Tassapon Bijleveld (centre), Tune Money CEO Peter Miller (2nd left) and CEO of BIG, Johan Aris Ibrahim (2nd right) at the official launch of BIG Global Loyalty Programme in Bangkok, Wednesday 22 Feb 2012.
Photo 2 - Thai AirAsia CEO Tassapon Bijleveld, Tune Money CEO Peter Miller and CEO of BIG, Johan Aris Ibrahim with BIG partners and merchants during the official launch of BIG Global Loyalty Programme in Bangkok, Wednesday 22 Feb 2012.
More photos can be downloaded from www.flickr.com/tune2big
Media Contact:
Hamdan Mohamad
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Email: hamdan@tunegroup.com
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Rollout, July 8, 2007 (07/08/07) in Everett, WA, USA. From inside the hanger where the plane is manufactured, among a crowd of 15,000+ employees and guests.
Shortly before dawn, a red-rimmed moon helped to light the way for the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolled out to Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch of Mission STS-86 on September 26, 1997.
Via: www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons/9458268945/in/dateposted/
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Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled to the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Psyche mission, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will travel to a metal-rich asteroid by the same name orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter to study it’s composition. The spacecraft also carries the agency's Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration, which will test laser communications beyond the Moon. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Shortly before dawn, a red-rimmed moon helped to light the way for the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolled out to Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch of Mission STS-86 on September 26, 1997.
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Photographing smoke art is one of the most rewarding aspects of home photography. We've all seen the wispy strands that float and glide through the air, but it's not until these trails are frozen in time do we see the true beauty and elegance of their construction.
In many images it's possible to see a subject within the smoke.
The advantage of smoke art photography is that - compared to water droplets - the patterns take longer to form so it's easier to judge when to take the shot. It's when the scene is viewed on the screen that the true diversity and uniqueness of the patterns is realised.
This was processed in Photoshop to highlight the patterns that exist within the formations.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
RIEGELSVILLE, Pa. — The 19th annual Kiwanis “Fall Roll
Out,” a car show featuring cars no newer that 1989, will
be held Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be
held, rain or shine, at the Riegelsville ball field off
Route 611.
There is no entry or registration fee for car owners,
however, a donation is appreciated. The first 475 cars
receive dash plaques. Spectators are asked for a $4
donation. Trophies will be awarded in several categories.
Car vendors who want a 20-foot by 30-foot space for $25 may
visit riegelsvillekiwanis.org or call 610-476-3451.7Music is
by DJ Chopper. An egg and pancake breakfast will be served
next door at the Riegelsville Masonic Lodge beginning at 6
a.m.
Per borough ordinance, no pets or bicycles are permitted.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.
Rollout der "Sojus"-Rakete, mit der ESA-Astronaut Alexander Gerst am 28./29. Mai 2014 vom Kosmosdrom in Baikonur zur Internationalen Raumstation startet.