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The Solovki prison camp on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, 1927-1928. (Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images) By José Carlos Palma* The Victims of Communism Museum stands as a powerful testament to the human suffering and sacrifices endured under communist regimes. This article explores the significance, exhibits, educational initiatives, and

June 4, 2023

Twice a day, the Russian space radar satellite known as Kondor-FKA observes Ukraine

By Smartencyclopedia Newsroom * A civilian radar surveillance satellite named Kondor-FKA was launched by Russia on May 27 this year. According to an official statement by Roscosmos, the purpose of Kondor-FKA is to capture meteorological images. Roscosmos has declared that the satellite is designed to operate continuously, providing weather monitoring

June 4, 2023

Clearing the Path: Mitigating Space Debris for a Sustainable Orbit

By Smartencyclopedia As the number of satellites in Earth’s orbit continues to rise, so does the concern over space debris. Discarded rocket stages, defunct satellites, and fragments from previous missions pose significant risks to operational satellites and human space activities. In this article, we delve into the critical issue of

June 3, 2023

Navigating the Vastness: An In-depth Exploration of Satellites in Earth’s Orbit

By Smartencyclopedia Earth’s orbit is a bustling realm, teeming with thousands of satellites that play crucial roles in communication, navigation, weather monitoring, scientific research, and more. In this article, we embark on a deep and detailed exploration of the vast expanse above us, uncovering the intricacies of satellite deployments, the

June 3, 2023

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Shenyang J-11

The Shenyang J-11, known by its NATO reporting name Flanker-L, is a formidable fighter aircraft developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation in China. Based on the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker airframe, the J-11 has undergone significant modifications and upgrades to meet the requirements of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force

Saab JAS 39 Gripen

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen, also known as the griffin, is a versatile fighter aircraft produced by the Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab AB. It features a delta wing and canard configuration, incorporating a relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire flight controls. The Gripen has evolved to ensure full interoperability

Navajo-class rescue and salvage ship

The Navajo class is a class of Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships of the United States Navy. They were ordered in 2017 as the planned replacement for the aging Safeguard-class rescue and salvage ships and Powhatan-class tugboats. The lead ship of the first batch of six ships was laid down in 2019. Two additional ships were ordered in 2020. In October 2021, Austal had been

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Taurus Cruise Missile (Taurus KEPD 350)

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Northern Paiute people

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Storm Shadow Missile

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Battle of St. Quentin (1557)

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Jabuka (island)

Jabuka (pronounced [jâbuka], which means apple in Croatian) is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Adriatic Sea, west of the island of Vis. It is part of the Dalmatian archipelago. The closest land masses are the small islands of Svetac and Brusnik. Jabuka is the farthest from the nearest land mass out of all Croatian islands. Flora and fauna Its coast is steep and difficult to approach,

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Helium-3

Helium-3 (3He) is a light, stable isotope of helium with two protons and one neutron. Other than protium (ordinary hydrogen), helium-3 is the only stable isotope of any element with more protons than neutrons. Helium-3 was discovered in 1939. Helium-3 occurs as a primordial nuclide, escaping from Earth’s crust into its atmosphere and into outer space over millions of years. Helium-3 is also thought to be a natural nucleogenic and cosmogenic nuclide, one

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books (in the manner of Virgil’s Aeneid) with minor revisions throughout. It is considered to be

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This Day in History : April 2
1513: Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in Florida. 1801: The British navy defeated the Danish fleet in the Battle of Copenhagen. 1917: President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, leading the United States to enter World War I. 1982: Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, leading to a conflict with the...
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1789: The United States House of Representatives held its first full meeting in New York City. 1867: Singapore became a British crown colony. 1970: The American President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law, which required cigarette manufacturers to place warning labels on their products and banned cigarette advertising on television...
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Featured Event Eiffel Tower inaugurated The 984-foot (300-metre) Eiffel Tower, a wrought iron technological masterpiece created by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, was officially inaugurated in Paris this day in 1889. (1889) Featured Biography Zaha Hadid British architect Born October 31, 1950 Baghdad, Iraq Died March 31, 2016 (aged 65) Miami, Florida More Events On This Day American director Jules Dassin,...

Military Capability

By José Carlos Palma * Military capability refers to a country’s ability to carry out military operations and protect itself against potential threats. Military capability is comprised of several components, including personnel, equipment, logistics, training, and infrastructure. A country’s military capability is determined by the effectiveness and readiness of

TB-001 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)

The TB-001, nicknamed “Twin-Tailed Scorpion”, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed by Sichuan Tengden. It is used by the People’s Liberation Army. The TB-001 is a Medium Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drone with three engines, first unveiled in September 2017 and has been in service with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) since 2021.

Type 055 destroyer (China Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy)

The Type 055 destroyer (NATO/OSD Renhai-class cruiser) is a class of stealth guided-missile destroyers (guided-missile cruisers per NATO/OSD standard) being constructed for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. It is a multi-mission design; the combination of sensors and weapons suggests a main role of area air defence, with anti-submarine warfare capabilities surpassing previous Chinese surface combatants. The Type 055 is expected to undertake expeditionary

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