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Shubhanshu Shukla "Not Feeling Well" In ISS: Effect Of Spaceflight On Body
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, reminisced on the launch in his first call from space. He has described the experience as "indescribable."
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"Brightest Explosion I've Ever Seen": US Fighter Pilot On Iran Strike
A US Air Force pilot's account of the Iran strike offers a glimpse into Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission to destroy Iran's underground nuclear sites.
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"Wasn't Feeling Great When Shot Into Vacuum": Shubhanshu Shukla In Space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, delivered his first personal message from orbit today, hours after lifting off aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Pakistan Army Chief Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019.
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Pak Soldier Who Captured India's Fighter Ace, Abhinandan Varthaman, Killed
The Pakistani special forces officer who claimed the capture of Indian fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 Balakot airstrike has reportedly been killed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban-Pakistan, sources told NDTV.
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Turkey Sandwiches And Stealth: How Pilots Prepare For B-2 Bomber Missions
Before strapping into the cockpit of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that focuses not only on flight plans, but what to eat.
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Operation Midnight Hammer: How US Bombed Iranian Nuclear Sites Without Detection
US pilots dropped 30,000-pound bombs early Sunday on two key underground uranium enrichment plants in Iran.
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Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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40 China J-35 Jets For Pak, India's 5th Gen Decade Away: IAF Veterans Weigh In
China will reportedly supply 40 Shenyang J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets to Pakistan. With the J-35 induction, Pakistan joins a small group of countries operating stealth technology.
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Former US Air Force Pilot Describes "Shiny" Object In Bizarre UFO Claim
The pilot reported the sighting to Air Traffic Control, though no radar confirmation followed.
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Anatomy Of A Disaster: Air Force Pilot's Forensic Analysis Of Air India Crash
Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Out of 242 on board, only one survived. Now the question on everyone's mind is: what exactly happened?
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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IAF Pilot's Space Mission To Continue Despite Musk-Trump Fight: Sources
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week will not be affected by the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, sources said on Thursday.
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Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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"All Indian Pilots Back Home": Air Force On Operation Sindoor
The armed forces said today that all its pilots are "back home safe" after the air strikes on Pakistani air bases and other crucial targets. Asked about Pakistan's claim that they have downed two Indian jets at a press conference this evening, the of
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Shubhanshu Shukla "Not Feeling Well" In ISS: Effect Of Spaceflight On Body
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, reminisced on the launch in his first call from space. He has described the experience as "indescribable."
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"Brightest Explosion I've Ever Seen": US Fighter Pilot On Iran Strike
A US Air Force pilot's account of the Iran strike offers a glimpse into Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission to destroy Iran's underground nuclear sites.
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"Wasn't Feeling Great When Shot Into Vacuum": Shubhanshu Shukla In Space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, delivered his first personal message from orbit today, hours after lifting off aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Pakistan Army Chief Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019.
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Pak Soldier Who Captured India's Fighter Ace, Abhinandan Varthaman, Killed
The Pakistani special forces officer who claimed the capture of Indian fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 Balakot airstrike has reportedly been killed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban-Pakistan, sources told NDTV.
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Turkey Sandwiches And Stealth: How Pilots Prepare For B-2 Bomber Missions
Before strapping into the cockpit of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that focuses not only on flight plans, but what to eat.
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Operation Midnight Hammer: How US Bombed Iranian Nuclear Sites Without Detection
US pilots dropped 30,000-pound bombs early Sunday on two key underground uranium enrichment plants in Iran.
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Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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40 China J-35 Jets For Pak, India's 5th Gen Decade Away: IAF Veterans Weigh In
China will reportedly supply 40 Shenyang J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets to Pakistan. With the J-35 induction, Pakistan joins a small group of countries operating stealth technology.
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Former US Air Force Pilot Describes "Shiny" Object In Bizarre UFO Claim
The pilot reported the sighting to Air Traffic Control, though no radar confirmation followed.
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Anatomy Of A Disaster: Air Force Pilot's Forensic Analysis Of Air India Crash
Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Out of 242 on board, only one survived. Now the question on everyone's mind is: what exactly happened?
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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IAF Pilot's Space Mission To Continue Despite Musk-Trump Fight: Sources
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week will not be affected by the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, sources said on Thursday.
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Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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"All Indian Pilots Back Home": Air Force On Operation Sindoor
The armed forces said today that all its pilots are "back home safe" after the air strikes on Pakistani air bases and other crucial targets. Asked about Pakistan's claim that they have downed two Indian jets at a press conference this evening, the of
