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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 F9A Drone Soccer USA Open International Cup - |
Event ID: 15911Bid:460Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9A - Drone Soccer Team event
Place: Alexandria, Virginia (USA)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:http://www.dronesoccer.usEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Mecsek Cup - |
Event ID: 16469Bid:362Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: Pecs (Hungary)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:http://www.rcpecs.huEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Pre-PWC - Liga Nacional Algodonales - |
Event ID: 16497Bid:669Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Algodonales (Spain)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 01 May 2024Alternate dates: 08 May to 12 May 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pre-pwc-liga-nacional-algodonalesEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Championnat de France classes 18mètre et Libre - |
Event ID: 16515Bid:265Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 18 meter Class
Place: Beynes (France)
Date(s): 26 May to 01 Jun 2024Website:http://www.soaringspot.com/cdf2024-beynes/resultsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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World Cup for Space models KASPICHAN - |
Event ID: 16524Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
Place: Kaspichan (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 18 May to 19 May 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Donaupokal F3F - |
Event ID: 16572Bid:246Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3F (RC Slope Soaring Gliders)
Place: Hainburg an der Donau (Austria)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Gliderkeeper F5J Masters Escalona - |
Event ID: 16585Bid:669Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Escalona del Prado (Segovia) (Spain)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 25 May to 26 May 2024Website:http://f5jmasters.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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F5J BULGARIA CUP - |
Event ID: 16586Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Dupnitsa (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:www.f5jbulgaria.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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19. Kirchheim Open - |
Event ID: 16596Bid:698Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3B (RC Multi Task Gliders)
Place: Kirchheim unter Teck (Germany)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://www.msc-kirchheim.de/kirchheim-open-f3bEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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INTERNATIONAL HAND LAUNCH GLIDER FESTIVAL - |
Event ID: 16664Bid:460Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3K (RC Hand Launch Gliders)
Place: Poway, CA (USA)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://www.ihlgf.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Open Laragne - Saint André 2024 - |
Event ID: 16743Bid:374Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Laragne-Monteglin (France)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 01 May 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/open-laragne-saint-andre-2024FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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VALCOMINO TROPHY - ITALIAN OPEN 2024 - |
Event ID: 16765Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: San Donato Val di Comino (FR) (Italy)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 30 Apr 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/valcomino-trophy-2024Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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10 th International Modena Trophy - |
Event ID: 16766Bid:277Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3D (RC Pylon Racing Aeroplanes)
Place: Magreta di Sassuolo, Modena (Italy)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 19 Oct to 20 Oct 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Alpen Cup 2024 - |
Event ID: 16854Bid:469Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Lenggries (Germany)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 30 Apr 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/alpen-cup-2024FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Dolomiti Cup - |
Event ID: 16920Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Accuracy Landing
Place: Belluno (Italy)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:http://www.parawcs.com/bellunoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PGAWC ALANYA 2024 - |
Event ID: 16922Bid:307Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Alanya, Antalya (Türkiye)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pgawc-alanya-2024Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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RM Amlikon - |
Event ID: 16930Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 15 meter Class
Place: Amlikon Airfield (Switzerland)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 30 Apr 2024Website:http://rm-amlikon.ch/home-regionalmeisterschaft-amlikon-2024-segelflug-wettbewerb-thurgau-schweizEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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5th Freedom Open 2024 - |
Event ID: 16948Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: bordano (Italy)
Date(s): 20 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://airtribune.com/fo2024/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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1ra copa Amistad Xocomil - Panajachel 2024 - |
Event ID: 16949Bid:268Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Panajachel (Guatemala)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/1ra-copa-amistad-xocomil-panajachel-2024Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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1ª Etapa do CICO - Jandaia 2024 - |
Event ID: 16992Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: RAMPA DE JANDAIA (Brazil)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://eventos.cbvl.esp.br/evento/1a-etapa-cico-2024-jandaia-go/regulamentoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Gjiro Open Air 2024 XC - |
Event ID: 17023Bid:701Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Gjirokaster (Albania)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 03 May to 05 May 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/gjiro-open-air-cross-country-2024Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Aukstaitija Cup 2024 - |
Event ID: 17024Bid:284Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Panevezys (Lithuania)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 18 May to 19 May 2024Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/aukstaitija-cup-2024Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 28 April 2024 | 2024 Alföldi Cup - | Szatymas (Hungary) |
| 28 April 2024 | 2024 Icarus Cup at Wilotree Park - | Groveland (USA) |
| 30 April 2024 | Czech Highlands 2024 - | Raná u Loun (Czech Republic) |
| 01 May 2024 | 12th XII Open Internacional Pedro Bernardo 2024 - | Pedro Bernardo (Spain) |
| 02 May 2024 | 2nd 2. NRW-CUP Sauerland 2024 - | Elpe (Germany) |
| 02 May 2024 | 2nd Halabja Cup 2 - | Halabja (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) |
| 03 May 2024 | 1st Spring Championship of Kazakhstan for landing accuracy - | Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan) |
| 03 May 2024 | 2024 Svitavy World Cup F2D - | Svitavy (Czech Republic) |
| 03 May 2024 | 2nd 2024 Brazil Alfredo Chaves SuperOpen PG - 2nd Capixaba - | Alfredo Chaves (Brazil) |
| 03 May 2024 | 2024 Tribalj Open 2024 - | Tribalj (Croatia) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 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-) |
| 25 March 2008 | Space records : Total duration of flight of spaceships while linked : 11 d 20 h 35 min | |
| 04 October 2004 | Space records : Altitude above the earth's surface with or without maneuvres of the aerospacecraft : 112,01 km | Brian Binnie (USA) |
