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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
Tagliafico Open - |
Event ID: 17290Bid:310Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1D (FF Indoor Aircraft)
Place: Moscow, ID (USA)
Date(s): 30 Jun to 01 Jul 2025Website:https://www.indoorffsupply.com/eventsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Vågå Open Hanggliding Competition 2025 - |
Event ID: 17630Bid:292Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Vågå (Norway)
Date(s): 28 Jun to 04 Jul 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/vaga-open-hanggliding-competition-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Paragliding World Cup Italy Feltre 2025 – 40th Guarnieri International Trophy - |
Event ID: 17758Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Feltre (Italy)
Date(s): 28 Jun to 05 Jul 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/paragliding-world-cup-2025-italy-feltre-40th-guarnieri-interEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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8va COPA OPEN VERANO ROLDANILLO FAI 2 - |
Event ID: 17791Bid:255Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Roldanillo (Colombia)
Date(s): 28 Jun to 01 Jul 2025Alternate dates: 12 Jul to 15 Jul 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/8va-copa-open-verano-roldanillo-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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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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SM segelflyg 2025 i klasserna 18- och 20m - |
Event ID: 17881Bid:767Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 18 meter Class
Place: Boras (Sweden)
Date(s): 28 Jun to 05 Jul 2025Website:https://sm.bsfk.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Polish Nationals - |
Event ID: 17888Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Czestochowa (Poland)
Date(s): 27 Jun to 06 Jul 2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Czestochowa Regional Competition - |
Event ID: 17889Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Czestochowa (Poland)
Date(s): 27 Jun to 06 Jul 2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Trofeo Pltrepo - |
Event ID: 17890Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Voghera Rivanazzo (Italy)
Date(s): 27 Jun to 06 Jul 2025Website:http://www.flyavm.it/trofeo.htmlEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Safari Cup - |
Event ID: 17891Bid:259Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Královéhradecký kraj (Czechia)
Date(s): 28 Jun to 12 Jul 2025Website:http://www.gliding.cz/souteze/2025/safari/index.phpEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Campeonato Nacional de Vuelo a Vela - |
Event ID: 17892Bid:669Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Lillo (Toledo) (Spain)
Date(s): 29 Jun to 05 Jul 2025Website:http://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/lvi-campeonato-nacional-de-vuelo-a-vela-lillo-2025/pilotsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Rakovník Cup - |
Event ID: 17893Bid:259Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Gliding
Place: Rakovnik (Czechia)
Date(s): 30 Jun to 06 Jul 2025Website:http://www.rd2024.aeroklub-rakovnik.cz/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 01 July 2025 | 2nd Czech Open Microlight Championship - | Jaromer (Czech Republic) |
| 02 July 2025 | 2025 Canada World Cup - | Moscow, ID (USA) |
| 02 July 2025 | SRS Skywalk Edition, Gemona - | Bordano - Gemona (Italy) |
| 03 July 2025 | 49th Hessenmeisterschaft 2025 - | Greifenburg (Austria) |
| 03 July 2025 | Bordairrace Westendorf - | Westendorf (Austria) |
| 04 July 2025 | 2025 F5J Chomutov, Memorial of Stanislav Perkovic - | Chomutov (Czech Republic) |
| 04 July 2025 | XCERRADO RACE 2025 - | Jaraguá (Brazil) |
| 04 July 2025 | 1° Open Brumadinho de Parapente - Serra da Moeda - | Brumadinho (Brazil) |
| 04 July 2025 | 1st III COPA LA BUITRERA DE PARAPENTE ACCURACY OPEN FAI 2 - | la buitrera (Colombia) |
| 04 July 2025 | 39th Greek Championship / Servia - Olympus Open 2025 - | kastania servia kozani (Greece) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km | |
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km | Sarah Gillis (USA) |
| 12 September 2015 | Space records : Accumulated space flight time : 878 d 11 h 29 min 24 sec | Gennady I Padalka (RUS) |
| 26 February 2011 | Space records : Assembled mass of spaceships linked in flight : 515 085 kg | |
| 14 June 2008 | Space records : Assembled mass of spaceships linked in flight : 397 870 kg | Sts And Iss Crews Members (-i-) |
