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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · May 25

This is Apple Maps data. The app usually draws from your device's default, though on the web it's always Google.

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Philippe Smet @pfsmet.bsky.social · May 14

The low orbit (now at ~418km) of the #ISS space station creates a strong parallax effect. After stacking 📷 (thanks @huubeggen.bsky.social, @edde.bsky.social, @kaigreet.bsky.social), measuring the angular separation and using the observers' latitude, a height of 428km (+/- 20 km) was calculated.

Photo of the evening sky on May 13 2025, taken from Ghent (Belgium) at 23:53 local time. In the middle is the Big Dipper. For three other locations (Alkmaar, NL), Utrecht (NL) and Cornwall (UK), the photographs showing the bright ISS "lines" (for the same pass, due to a long camera shutter time) were added as overlay. A bottom inset shows the geometry of the parallax effect, a second inset shows the ISS ground track, taken from https://www.heavens-above.com/orbit.aspx?satid=25544. The ISS passes in the zenith, from west to east, making the calculations easier.

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · May 14

Oh this is incredibly cool! Amazing work

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · May 13

Cornwall, UK :)

Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · May 13

Tonight's ISS pass. Last minute decision to go out for it, taking advantage of the (relatively) clear skies.

#space #iss #astrophotography #photography

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · May 9

Recently re-elected independent Cornwall Councillor Dulcie Tudor apparently believes 2025 is the time for LGBTQ+ people to 'fuck off'.

#lgbt #cornwall #pride

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Apr 24

Since posting my pics of the PM's visit I'm reminded once again that we seem to be the only nation that gets pissed off that the people running the country don't always use commuter trains and flights for official visits

Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Apr 24

I'm losing my mind at "should be in the Channel" comments on posts about HMS Prince of Wales, which is, in fact, in the Channel right now. Maybe it says something about those commenting.

Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Apr 24

Predannack UAV corridor to the Plymouth danger areas is also active for a few hours this afternoon. NOTAM for the Plymouth areas expires at 1500 BST.

Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Apr 24

Prince of Wales CSG escorts operating in the Plymouth danger areas along with an RAF P-8 Poseidon. The carrier itself isn't broadcasting AIS, but you can be sure it's still hanging around here.

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Apr 23

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Sec of State for Defence John Healey arrive at RNAS Culdrose on board an Airbus A400M Atlas C1 this evening. They departed out to sea on an RN helicopter, presumably for a visit to HMS Prince of Wales.

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · Apr 22

Keir Starmer is simply wrong in law. A trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate is considered a woman for the vast majority of legal purposes, as required by the ECHR. One would expect a former human rights lawyer to have a better grasp of legal detail.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Apr 22

Asked if Keir Starmer still believes that a trans woman is a woman, his spokesman replies "no".

Says that trans women must now use men's bathrooms

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Apr 15

Swedish Government Seeks Approval for Saab Gripen Sale to Peru, GlobalEye Sale to Denmark

Sweden’s Parliament has to approve the intergovernmental sales, which include four GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft and 12 Gripen E/Fs, before orders can be placed.

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Swedish Government Seeks Approval for Saab Gripen Sale to Peru, GlobalEye Sale to Denmark

Sweden’s Parliament has to approve the intergovernmental sales, which include four GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft and 12 Gripen E/Fs, before orders can be

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Apr 15

B-21 Raider Expected to Arrive at Ellsworth AFB in 'Mid 2020s'

Speaking at the Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium, U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman officials said their next generation bomber is ‘close’ to being ready to enter service.

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B-21 Raider Expected to Arrive at Ellsworth AFB in 'Mid 2020s'

Speaking at the Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium, U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman officials said their next generation bomber is ‘close’

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Kai Greet @kaigreet.bsky.social · Mar 27

RFA Mounts Bay arriving into Falmouth earlier today, sailing past sister ship RFA Cardigan Bay.

With HMS Scott and HMS Severn also in, and RFA Argus as a recent departure, it probably surprises some that it's not actually an RN port.

cc @navylookout.bsky.social @warshipcam.bsky.social

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Mar 26

Signal Group Chat Leaks: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lays Out Sensitive Details of Planned Airstrikes

Aircraft, weapon types, launch times, and the estimated strike windows included in the latest screenshots released by Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic.

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Signal Group Chat Leaks: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lays Out Sensitive Details of Planned Airstrikes

Aircraft and weapon types, launch times, and the estimated strike windows were all included in the latest screenshots released by Jeffrey Goldberg of The

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Marcus Hutchins @malwaretech.com · Mar 25

TS/SCI means the information must be transmitted over Text or Signal with Some Civilians Invited

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Mar 23

USS Nimitz Sets Sail For Likely Final Deployment

Almost 50 years on from its commissioning date, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap on Mar. 21, 2025, for a deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

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USS Nimitz Sets Sail For Likely Final Deployment

Almost 50 years on from its commissioning date, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap on Mar. 21, 2025, for

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Mar 13

USAF Testing Angry Kitten EW Pod on C-130 as F-16 Integration Progresses

The F-16 has completed the test phase for the integration of the AN/ALQ-167 Angry Kitten pod, as the USAF considers the platform for other types like the C-130, KC-135, and KC-46.

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USAF Testing Angry Kitten EW Pod on C-130 as F-16 Integration Progresses

The F-16 has completed the test phase for the integration of the AN/ALQ-167 Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod, as the USAF considers the platform for

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Mar 1

Hellfire R-9X ‘Ninja’ Missile Airstrike Shown in Newly Released Footage

The low collateral damage variant of the Hellfire missile, with pop-out blades instead of an explosive warhead, was first documented in 2019, but has remained elusive.

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Hellfire R-9X ‘Ninja’ Missile Airstrike Shown in Newly Released Footage

The low collateral damage variant of the Hellfire missile, with pop-out blades instead of an explosive warhead, was first documented in 2019, but has

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Feb 28

U.S. Air Force Tests Harpoon Missile Integration on F-16

The 53rd TEG completed an operational taxi test with a U.S. Navy AGM-84N Harpoon Block II+ anti-ship missile loaded on a U.S. Air Force F-16.

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U.S. Air Force Tests Harpoon Missile Integration on F-16

The 53rd Test and Evaluation Group completed an operational taxi test with a U.S. Navy AGM-84N Harpoon Block II+ anti-ship missile loaded on a U.S. Air

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Feb 24

Estonian Independence Day Marked With B-52, F-35, and F/A-18 Flypast

Estonia celebrated its national Independence Day on Feb. 24, 2025, joined by forces from a number of NATO allies who help reinforce the nation against Russian threats.

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Estonian Independence Day Marked With B-52, F-35, and F/A-18 Flypast

The Baltic nation of Estonia celebrated its national Independence Day on Feb. 24, 2025, joined by forces from a number of NATO allies who help reinforce

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Feb 13

Royal Air Force Protector RG1 Completes Further Flight Testing

Following the type’s first UK flight in November 2023, unmanned Protector RG1s, the UK designation for MQ-9B, are now conducting regular flights from their Lincolnshire base.

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Royal Air Force Protector RG1 Completes Further Flight Testing

Following the type’s first UK flight in November 2023, unmanned Protector RG1s, the UK designation for MQ-9B, are now conducting regular flights from

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Feb 13

B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment.

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B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the Bomber Task Force 25-2

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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · Feb 13

First Pictures of UK Developed R-73 Compatible Gravehawk Surface to Air Missile System for Ukraine

The Gravehawk is a containerised surface to air missile (SAM) system designed and produced within a 12 month period.

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First Pictures of UK Developed R-73 Compatible Gravehawk Surface to Air Missile System for Ukraine

Utilising existing Ukrainian stockpiles of Soviet designed R-73 air to air missiles, the Gravehawk is a containerised surface to air missile (SAM) system

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