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SpaceX targets Starship’s 1st orbital refueling test in March 2025
In-flight refueling will facilitate the development of long-term cryogenic fluid management technologies, crucial for ...
A Day In The Life: How planes are refueled midair
Refueling a plane midair sounds tricky and crazy if you don’t have hours of training and knowledge on how it w ...
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MC-130H Combat Talon
Structural changes to a basic C-130 include the addition of an in-flight refueling receptacle and strengthening of the tail to allow high speed/low-signature airdrop. Their navigation suites ...
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MH-47 Chinook
The MH-47 also has in-flight refueling capability for long-range insertions. The helicopter can be used for parachute insertion, fast rope insertion and water insertion of special operations troops.
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Astroscale Lands Japanese In-Space Refueling Program
Astroscale says it has secured a five-year in-space refueling program for the Japanese government. The company, which specializes in on-orbit servicing, said the latest effort will draw on its ...
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U.S. Navy Will Fly MQ-25 Stingray in 2025, Integrate it on Aircraft Carriers in 2026
Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, commander of Naval Air Forces, is confident the Navy will fly its MQ-25s this year and integrate ...
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Russia’s advanced aerial refueling tanker performs debut flight
MOSCOW, January 25. /TASS/. Russia’s latest Ilyushin Il-78M-90A aerial refueling tanker has performed its debut flight, the Ilyushin Aircraft Company told TASS on Thursday. "Today, on January 25 ...