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Russian Ilyushin Il-76 Military Cargo Plane Crashes, Four Dead

Russian Ilyushin Il-76 Military Cargo Plane Crashes, Four Dead

An Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed and caught fire while landing near Russia’s western city of Ryazan on Friday, killing four of the nine people on board, the RIA news agency reported, citing local authorities. Five people were hospitalized with injuries, RIA said.

The Interfax news agency separately quoted Russia’s defense ministry as saying the plane had suffered an engine malfunction while on a training flight. The ministry gave no details of crew deaths.

The provincial authorities first stated that four crew members were killed and another five were hurt when the aircraft crashed into a field west of Ryazan. According to the Russian state news outlet Tass, one of the injured had later died.

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In a video, at least one charred engine that had separated from the fuselage could be seen lying on some grass close to some houses, trees, and a road. There were many flaming aeroplane pieces scattered around the grassland.

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The four-engine Il-76 was developed in the 1970s and is the primary heavy-lift freight aircraft for the air forces of the Soviet Union and Russia. Numerous other countries have also used the plane.

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

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.

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“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.

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