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first disabled astronaut candidate for European Space Agency

At a press conference in Paris, France, the European Space Agency (ESA) introduced the world to the 2022 Astronaut Training Class, which it opened to train new astronauts after 13 years. British paralympic runner John McFall was the world’s first disabled astronaut when he joined ESA’s new class of 17 people.

McFall competed in paralympic races after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19 years old. McFall took bronze in the 100m at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

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Türkiye Unveils Indigenous KarguFPV Kamikaze Drone

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Türkiye’s STM has launched its first domestic FPV (First-Person View) kamikaze drone, the KarguFPV, marking a new milestone in the country’s defense technology. The drone successfully hit its target in its debut test, demonstrating precision and resistance to electronic warfare.

STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz stated that the KarguFPV is equipped with AI-supported image processing, autonomous targeting, and a military-grade security fuse. The drone can operate day and night, target moving or fixed threats, and perform precision strikes using a 1,300-gram anti-personnel warhead.

With a range of 10 km, the KarguFPV can fly up to 5,500 meters high and reach speeds of 160 km/h. It offers over 20 minutes of endurance in kamikaze mode and is designed for effectiveness in asymmetric warfare.

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