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The longest eclipse viewing flight in history
In 1973, scientists used the Concorde supersonic aircraft to extend the eclipse observation time to 74 minutes while flying nearly as fast as the Moon's shadow moving ac…
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How high can military aircraft fly?
The altitude a military aircraft can fly depends partly on the type of aircraft and whether it has
Animal world
Andean Condor - A bird that can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings
Despite its massive body, the Andean condor holds the record for the longest flight thanks to air currents alone, without flapping its wings for five hours.
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Why can astronauts 'fly' in space?
Humans sense position and movement on the ground based on the condition of Earth's gravity. In zero-gravity space, will that sensory nerve be altered, warping perception?
New technology
China's 100km/h speed balloon aircraft
AS700, a manned civil balloon aircraft developed by China, successfully performed its first delivery flight on March 30.
Animal world
How long can a bird fly without landing?
The common swiftlet (Apus apus) holds the record for the longest flight with the ability to stay in the air for 10 months continuously.
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Top 5 supersonic aircraft models that attract attention
Long after Concorde was discontinued, commercial companies are now developing new models of supersonic passenger aircraft.
1001 mystery
10 years of searching for a solution to the MH370 mystery
10 years have passed since MH370 disappeared, many search efforts and hypotheses have been put forward, but no one has been able to answer the question: Where is the pla…
Space science
The Russian spacecraft successfully took off after a malfunction
The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft carrying 3 astronauts headed to the International Space Station after the incident that took place 2 days ago.
History
The birth of the world's first helicopter
The VS-300 was the world's first operational single main rotor helicopter, laying the foundation for modern helicopter technology.
Animal world
Birds pluck their prey's feathers and put them in stone 'prisons'
The Eleonora falcon on Mogador island captures other small birds alive, plucks their flight feathers and stuffs them into rock crevices as a reserve food source.
Science story
The photo reveals the tragedy of Arctic exploration by hot air balloon
A Swedish engineer's short flight to the North Pole ended when the hot air balloon carrying three people crashed on a remote island.
New technology
China announced a bird-like drone
Called 'Small Falcon', this drone has the world's most vivid, real-life bird-like design and flight capabilities.
New technology
Prototype of 2,100km/h supersonic passenger plane test flies
The XB-1 prototype of the Overture supersonic airliner completed all testing goals, including reaching an altitude of 2,170m and a speed of 440km/h.
Space science
China will mine new minerals on the Moon
China has approved a plan to conduct three unmanned flights to the Moon, after discovering a new mineral on the Moon that could be a future source of energy.