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Parachutists leap from hot air balloons in tourism hotspot
Looking for their dose of adrenaline, parachute enthusiasts have taken to Pamukkale, a tourism hotspot in the Aegean province of Denizli known for its white travertines, and jumped from hot air balloons.
Rocket Lab catches, drops rocket booster with helicopter in key reusability test
The demonstration, involving parachutes and a long cable hanging from a helicopter, sought to check off a key milestone
A Woman Survives a 1.5-Kilometer Fall in Canada. Her Parachute Failed to Open
A woman in Canada has miraculously survived after plummeting more than 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) during a skydiving accident. The 30-year-old, who has not been named, fell into a wooded area after her main and backup parachutes failed to fully open in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, on August 10., Newsweek reported.
At Least 12 People Died in a Military Plane Crash in China
At least 12 people have died in a military plane crash in the Guizhou province, China's Mornings Post reported today, citing sources from the Chinese Air Force. The crash happened on Monday during a training flight, but details have been announced now.