Aerospace

Indian Rafale fighter jets hunt for ‘UFO’ sighted near Imphal airport

On Sunday, the Indian Air Force was informed about the observation of unidentified aerial objects in the area of the Imphal airport.

In a moment, the Indian Air Force sent its Rafale combat aircraft out to find them. A few commercial flights were hampered when the UFO was spotted over Imphal airport at 2:30 p.m. “Soon after information about the UFO near the Imphal airport was received, a Rafale fighter aircraft from a nearby airbase was scrambled to go and search for the UFO,” said defense department officials.

“One more Rafale fighter was sent for the search after the first aircraft returned, but the UFO was not seen around the area,” they claimed. “The aircraft equipped with advanced sensors carried out low-level flying over the suspected area to look for the UFO but it did not find anything there,” they reported.

They claim that videos show the UFO over the Imphal airport, and the concerned organizations are investigating the sighting.

After Imphal airport was cleared for regular operations, the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Command, which has its headquarters in Shillong, announced the activation of its Air Defence response mechanism. However, the specifics of the actions taken were kept under wraps.

On ‘X,’ the Eastern Command declared that “IAF activated its Air Defence response mechanism based on visual inputs from Imphal airport.” Twitter was the source of the announcement. Thereafter, the small object was not observed.”

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.