Aerospace

This Russian dropped his Mercedes Benz from 1,000 feet in the air.

This Russian dropped his Mercedes Benz from 1,000 feet in the air. Despite several dealer visits and a blowing sound from the front door, no one addressed the issue with the car. Finally, he hired a helicopter to lift the SUV into the air before lowering it to the earth.

The Mercedes-AMG G63 is famous for many things, but being dumped out of the sky by a helicopter has never been one of them – until now. Igor Moroz, a Russian vlogger, owns the now-destroyed G63. Moroz rants about the G63’s various issues since he got it over two years ago for 16.8 million rubles (about $270,000), including multiple dealer visits and a blowing sound from the front door, in the video preceding the unusual incident. All of this necessitated him hiring a helicopter to lift the SUV into the air before lowering it to the ground.

“It’s my G63, and I’m doing whatever I want,” Moroz says in the video, presumably as he takes the stricken Mercedes to its last resting place. While the owner’s dissatisfaction with his super SUV appears to be the driving force behind his plan, another source from Kolesa suggests that a contract term between Moroz and a friend needed the G63 to be destroyed from a high height. A helicopter seemed like a decent way to accomplish that criteria.

Whatever the circumstances, Moroz is notorious for his pranks, thus the entire incident may easily have been dreamt up in a meeting room someplace on how to dazzle his fans next. None of this stopped us from watching the full video, because how often do you see a car, much alone a six-figure Mercedes-AMG G63, flying 1,000 feet to the ground? After applying his marking to the G63’s exterior, the helicopter crew began tying up the Mercedes before dropping it to the frozen ground below, while Moroz sat in a sun chair (in frigid, ice-cold Russia, of course).

Naturally, nothing remains of the G63 after its brief journey. However, with over 600,000 views on his film at the time of writing, it looks that Igor Moroz’s stunt generated exactly the kind of publicity he was clearly hoping for.

Aerospace

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.