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60 years ago today: Sputnik 1 and the Dawn of Space | |
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History changed 60 years ago on 4 October 1957: Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of.... Read more... |
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7 September 1956: The first human flies above 100.000 feet | |
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60 years ago on 7 September 1956, American Test pilot Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. flew at more than 3.200 km/h (2.000 mp/h) and to a height of 38.5 km (126.200 feet), becoming the first human ever to fly ab.... Read more... |
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Congratulations from Space for the FAI Komarov Diploma! | |
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“I am absolutely delighted for Scott and Mikhail to receive that very well deserved honour.” Live from the International Space Station (ISS), the British Astronaut Tim Peake congratulated Scott Ke.... Read more... |
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2015 FAI Annual Report released | |
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The 2015 FAI Annual Report provides an overview of all our activities with plenty of pictures. More compact than the previous editions, it includes the competitions, records, awards, our sponsor Breit.... Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of.... Read more... |
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7 September 1956: The first human flies above 100.000 feet | |
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60 years ago on 7 September 1956, American Test pilot Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. flew at more than 3.200 km/h (2.000 mp/h) and to a height of 38.5 km (126.200 feet), becoming the first human ever to fly ab.... Read more... |
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Congratulations from Space for the FAI Komarov Diploma! | |
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“I am absolutely delighted for Scott and Mikhail to receive that very well deserved honour.” Live from the International Space Station (ISS), the British Astronaut Tim Peake congratulated Scott Ke.... Read more... |
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11 October 2005: Russian Cosmonaut Krikalev becomes the Absolute Recor.... | |
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Ten years ago, on October 11th 2005 at 01:10:00 (UTC), the manned transport space vehicle “Soyuz TM - 6” landed in the north of Kazakhstan. Hours before, the eleventh expedition to the Internati.... Read more... |
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Interview with Alexey Leonov, the First Man to Walk in Outer Space | |
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On 18 March 1965, FAI celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first space-walk. Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov achieved this feat during the Voshkod 2 mission. He stayed out in space for 12 min 9 sec,.... Read more... |
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Current Events
FAI Junior World Gliding Championships - |
Event ID: 17796Bid:245Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Lake Keepit (Australia)
Date(s): 06 Jan to 20 Jan 2029Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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KOREA F3A WORLD CUP - |
Event ID: 18190Bid:281Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3A (RC Aerobatic Aircraft)
Place: Seoul city (Korea)
Date(s): 22 Apr to 25 Apr 2026Website:http://www.kamaworldcup.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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1. Gasparin Cup 2026 - |
Event ID: 18376Bid:300Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: Pecs (Hungary)
Date(s): 23 Apr to 24 Apr 2026Website:http://www.rcpecs.hu/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Paragliding World Cup Brazil, Governador Valadares 2026 (Season 2025) - |
Event ID: 18425Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Governador Valadares (Brazil)
Date(s): 19 Apr to 26 Apr 2026Website:https://pwca.events/paragliding-world-cup-brazil-governador-valadares-2026-2025-season/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Bobby Bailey Hang Gliding Nationals at Wilotree - |
Event ID: 18510Bid:461Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Groveland (USA)
Date(s): 22 Apr to 02 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/icarus-cup-at-wilowtree-park-nationals-clone2FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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CIVL Explorer Event - |
Event ID: 18536Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Gemona del Friuli (Italy)
Date(s): 20 Apr to 26 Apr 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/civl2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 24 April 2026 | British Accuracy Cup - Round 2 - | Woldingham (United Kingdom) |
| 24 April 2026 | 38th XXXVIII Valerio Albrizio Trophy - | Laveno Mombello (Italy) |
| 24 April 2026 | IPXC 1st Series - SALENA 2026 - | palu (Indonesia) |
| 24 April 2026 | 22nd XXII Trofeo Colli Briantei 2026 - | Alzate Brianza (Italy) |
| 24 April 2026 | International Paragliding Festival - | Cebu City (Philippines) |
| 24 April 2026 | 2026 Pre-SRS Manilla 2026 - | Manilla NSW (Australia) |
| 25 April 2026 | 2026 World Cup for Space models KASPICHAN 2026 - | Kaspichan (Bulgaria) |
| 25 April 2026 | 2026 Goldingen Cup 2026 - | Kuldiga (Latvia) |
| 25 April 2026 | 2026 Open Internacional Gliderkeeper F5J Masters Escalona 2026 - | Escalona del Prado (Segovia) (Spain) |
| 25 April 2026 | 2026 Mecsek Cup - | Pecs (Hungary) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 06 April 2026 | Space records : Distance to Earth : 406 769 km | Gregory R. Wiseman (USA) |
| 06 April 2026 | Space records : Distance to Earth : 406 769 km | Christina Koch (USA) |
| 02 April 2026 | Space records : Altitude : 70 150,00 km | |
| 02 April 2026 | Space records : Altitude : 70 150,00 km | Christina Koch (USA) |
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km |
