The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama houses historic space objects and moonstones, simulators and rides, and offers space camps for all ages. The museum was founded by Dr. Wernher von Braun and has over 1,500 space-related artifacts, including rock fragments from the moon. The Center also offers the Aviation Challenge program for […]
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a critical event in the Cold War, involving the US, Cuba, and Russia. The crisis was resolved through negotiations, with the US agreeing not to invade Cuba and secretly removing missiles from Turkey, while the Soviet Union destroyed missiles in Cuba. The crisis could have escalated into nuclear war if […]
Missile defense aims to neutralize missile threats, including long-range nuclear missiles, short-range tactical missiles, and those in different trajectory stages. Objectives include identifying, tracking, intercepting, and destroying incoming missiles. Many nations have missile defense programs, but some have been criticized for high costs and disappointing results. The development of missile defense systems has led to […]
The Sidewinder missile, named after the sidewinder snake, is a supersonic, heat-seeking missile with over 110,000 produced for 28 countries. It uses a lead sulfide-based infrared detector and a mechanical tracking system to anticipate and lead the target. The Sidewinder missile is the first truly successful air-to-air missile, and as such it has been widely […]
Supersonic missiles, such as the BrahMos, Moskit, and Coyote, travel at speeds of Mach 2 to Mach 3 and use ramjet engines. They are popular for anti-ship warfare due to their high speed and short response time. They can be nuclear tipped and are a threat to friendly fleets. Laser and directed energy systems are […]
The French-made Exocet missile is an anti-ship missile that can deliver a 165 kg explosive warhead at a range of 70-180 km. It can be launched from submarines, surface ships or airplanes and is difficult to detect on radar due to its sea-skimming ability. During the Falklands War, Exocet missiles were used to devastating effect […]
