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international-affairs1 year ago

"Aid Delivery Challenges in Gaza: Airdrops, Failures, and Diplomatic Talks"

Parachutes failed to deploy on five pallets of humanitarian aid dropped by U.S. Air Force cargo planes into Gaza, with no damage reported; U.S. officials are assessing the cause of the malfunctions and potential preventive measures, following an earlier incident that resulted in casualties. The airdrop mission involved 80 bundles of food and water to aid Palestinians in Gaza, where over 2 million people are displaced due to ongoing conflict.

via Stars and Stripes|
#airdrop#gaza#humanitarian-aid
accidents1 year ago

British Base Jumper's Fatal Parachute Error Leads to Tragic Death

British base jumper Nathy Odinson tragically fell to his death from a tower block in Thailand after his mini pilot chute got caught in his harness, preventing his parachute from deploying. Despite his significant experience, the 33-year-old made a fatal error without realizing it. The horrifying incident was captured on video as he counted down and leaped into the night sky, ultimately landing in a tree before hitting the ground. Police have informed the British Embassy in Bangkok, which is contacting Odinson's relatives in the United Kingdom.

via Daily Mail|
#accidents#base-jumping#daredevil
space2 years ago

NASA's Parachute Wiring Error Causes High Drama in Asteroid Sample Return Mission

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission successfully returned asteroid samples to Earth, but not without moments of high drama. During the landing, a parachute malfunction occurred when the drogue chute failed to deploy at the expected time. However, the main parachute eventually opened, leading to a safe landing in the Utah desert. An investigation revealed that the parachute deployment actions occurred out of order due to a miscommunication in the design plans. Despite the mishap, scientists are analyzing the asteroid materials, which have shown promising signs of carbon and water content.

via Ars Technica|
#asteroid-samples#dante-lauretta#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

China's Astronauts Safely Return to Earth Despite Parachute Malfunction

During the return of astronauts from China's Tiangong space station, a sizable hole was spotted in the main parachute of the Shenzhou 16 mission's return capsule. The cause of the breach is still unknown, prompting speculation among observers. Despite the tear, the capsule landed safely, and the crew was reported to be in good health. This incident could potentially be one of the most serious safety breaches in crewed space missions, warranting further investigation. China's cautious approach to space travel and its flawless safety record are being highlighted, and the findings from this incident could lead to improvements in future missions.

via WION|
#astronauts#china#parachute-malfunction