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The Die Has Been Well Cast For First Fanhome Star Trek Diecast Die Cast Starship Models – TrekMovie.com
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The Die Has Been Well Cast For First Fanhome Star Trek Diecast Die Cast Starship Models – TrekMovie.com

U.S.S. Titan, U.S.S. Stargazer and U.S.S. Farragut starship replicas Manufacturer: Fanhome – Starship Die Cast CollectionGrade: A In 2011 Eaglemoss under senior product manager Ben Robinson began Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection with the modest goal of reproducing every spacecraft seen in the Star Trek franchise from TOS to (eventually) Discovery, at a rate of sometimes more than one ship per month. These were marketed as “diecast” which most people associate with metal collectibles, and indeed the products always included some metal, although sometimes only in the form of the weighted, black oval display stands that supported the ships. Based on a subscription model, the line included glossy informational mini-magazines and ultimately included over 200 different releases, e...
Space Force announces 2024 Polaris Award service-level recipients > United States Space Force > Article Display
Space Force

Space Force announces 2024 Polaris Award service-level recipients > United States Space Force > Article Display

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The U.S. Space Force has selected the service-level recipients for the third-annual Polaris Awards.   Established in 2022, the Polaris Award is an annual recognition program built from the four Guardian Values of Character, Connection, Commitment and Courage. Each of the four Guardian value awards recognize an individual that embodies that value with a collective team award recognizing Guardian contribution that embody all four values. All military and civilian Guardians are eligible to be nominated for each Polaris Award category.   Demonstrating exceptional performance and representing the Guardian Spirit, the 2024 service-level Polaris Award recipients are:  The Character Award: Tech. Sgt. ...
Rocket Lab launches BlackSky Gen-3 satellite on 60th Electron flight – Spaceflight Now
SpaceX

Rocket Lab launches BlackSky Gen-3 satellite on 60th Electron flight – Spaceflight Now

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket stands at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, ahead of the launch of BlackSky’s first Gen-3 satellite. Image: Rocket Lab Update 7:16 p.m. EST (0016 UTC): Rocket Lab confirms a successful payload deployment. Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) completed its second Electron rocket of the month and its 60th to date. The flight carried with it the first of BlackSky’s Gen-3 Earth imaging and analytics gathering satellites. Liftoff of the mission, dubbed ‘Fasten Your Space Belts,’ from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand happened at 12:17 p.m. NZDT on Feb. 19 (6:17 p.m. EST, 2317 UCT on Feb. 18).  “Electron is a trusted and reliable constellation builder for companies like BlackSky, allowing them to be in control of how, when, and where to deploy their constellation,” ...
CSO, CMSSF represent Space Force at Daytona 500 > United States Space Force > Article Display
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CSO, CMSSF represent Space Force at Daytona 500 > United States Space Force > Article Display

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AFNS) --  The roar of NASCAR engines wasn’t the only powerful force at the Daytona 500 this year; the U.S. Space Force made a strong showing at the iconic race to recruit the next generation of service members on February 16, 2025.  Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, represented the Department of the Air Force at the event, engaging with fans and potential recruits.   “Not everyone is willing to do what you’re about to do,” Saltzman said to a group of enlistees and Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets ahead of the race. “Thank you for taking on this tremendous challenge. Your nation is counting on you, and I know you’re going to do all th...
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch to feature first landing attempt in The Bahamas – Spaceflight Now
SpaceX

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch to feature first landing attempt in The Bahamas – Spaceflight Now

File: A Falcon 9 rocket stands in the launch position at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the planned liftoff of the Starlink 6-61 mission on Oct. 22, 2024. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update Feb. 17, 5:43 p.m. EST (2243 UTC): SpaceX pushed back the launch time. SpaceX is preparing for its first launch that features a booster landing attempt in the midst of The Bahamas. The droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions,’ is positioned off the coast of the island named Exuma. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket on the Starlink 10-12 mission is set for 6:15 p.m. EST (2315 UTC) on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This will be SpaceX’s 21st orbital launch attempt of the year. Spaceflight Now will have live coverage beginning about an hour prior to liftoff.  Comin...