EMP Attacks: Expert William Forstchen Describes Cataclysmic Impact
Washington, D.C., 2023 — An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack above the center of North America would cripple the already vulnerable energy grid, wiping out power and setting off a cascade of deadly events. But just how real is the threat?
“I believe the threat of America being hit by an EMP weapon is the single greatest danger to the survival of [North] America,” said William R. Forstchen, Ph.D.
Widely considered one of the foremost experts on EMP attacks, Forstchen has been consulted by agencies within the American federal and state governments and has spoken at conferences all over the United States.
Forstchen has also written extensively about the devastating impact of EMP strikes, beginning with his New York Times bestseller, One Second After, a realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire United States and Canada, literally within one second.
One Second After immerses readers in the terrifying concept of an EMP attack, prompting discussions regarding:
The frightening specifics about EMP
The societal impact of an EMP attack
Hour-by-hour, day-by-day, month-by-month details on the effect an EMP attack would have on a community
What, if anything, can be done to protect people and the country against an EMP attack?
If EMP is such a threat, why aren’t we preparing?
The serious threats facing America regarding physical and cyberattacks on our nation’s infrastructure
The publication of One Second After spawned a series that includes One Year After, The Final Day and the upcoming book, Five Years Later. A feature film based on One Second After is currently being developed.
“EMP is a byproduct of detonating a nuclear weapon,” Forstchen said in an interview. “If you detonate a weapon 200-250 miles above the center of the United States … the gamma ray burst when it hits the upper atmosphere starts a chain reaction. … By the time this hits the earth’s surface at the speed of light, it is a giant electrostatic discharge … it blows out the entire power grid of the United States and Canada. Game over.”
William R. Forstchen is a New York Times bestselling author and holds a doctoral degree from Purdue University with a specialization in military history and technology. He is a noted expert historian and public speaker and has been interviewed on FOX News, C-SPAN, and Coast to Coast on topics ranging from history to technology and cultural issues, to space technology development, to security threats.
Living in space has significant effects on the human body. As we prepare for journeys to more distant destinations like Mars, humankind must tackle these risks to ensure safe travel for our astronauts.
Have a look at this nifty infographic from the CSA.
Officially made from a piece of metal of a “Soyuz” space launcher and from the fabric of a space suit “Sokol”, this Raketa “Space Launcher” watch brings you very close to the experience of flying to space.
Officially made from a piece of metal of a “Soyuz” space launcher and from the fabric of a space suit “Sokol”, this Raketa 24-hour watch brings you very close to the experience of flying to space.
All of the incredible achievements of Soviet/Russian cosmonauts over the past 60 years would not have been possible without the famous Soyuz space launcher. Thanks to its simplicity and reliability, this iconic space rocket has made over 1.700 flights since it was first engineered in the 1960s, and remains to this day by far the most frequently used space launcher in the world.
This watch is a tribute to this iconic space launcher.
Its bezel is made from a metal piece of the space launcher “Soyuz-2.1a” which took off on 14 October 2020 and made a record breaking 3 hour flight from the Baikonur launch pad to the ISS!
The cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, who were sent to space by this space launcher, actively participated in the design and production of this watch. They both insisted that the only crucial complication needed in space is a 24-hour movement to enable them to distinguish day from night in the ISS (where they have 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours).
To bring you even closer to the experience of flying in the Soyuz rocket, the cosmonauts also suggested making the strap from the fabric of the famous Russian space suit “Sokol” that is worn by all cosmonauts flying in the Soyuz rocket. This space suit, made from a very robust white nylon canvas with royal blue trim, has all the features necessary to keep the cosmonaut alive at all times during the space flight in the Soyuz.
While you are still on Earth, you can wear the watch with a leather strap (this additional strap is offered with the watch). Both the “space suit” strap & leather strap have a « quick-change » system so that you can easily change them depending on where you are: training on Earth or flying to Space!
This watch is officially designed and produced in collaboration with the Russian Space Agency “Roscosmos”.
Each watch is delivered with a certificate of Roscosmos certifying the true origin of the rocket metal and the space suit fabric. The collaboration between Roscosmos and Raketa made perfect sense:
The brand “Raketa” (which means “space rocket” in Russian) was specially created in tribute to the first ever manned spaceflight by the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Since then, the Raketa Watch Factory accompanied every step of the space conquest by engineering watches for Soviet/Russian cosmonauts.
The Raketa mechanical movement was developed in the 60s and is well known for its simple & robust engineering construction: exactly like the “Soyuz” rocket launcher also developed in the 60s, which, thanks to its simplicity & reliability, has become the most used space rocket in the world.
See you in space!
Description of the watch
The Raketa “Space Launcher” model is limited to:
300 pieces with white dials; and
300 pieces with blue aventurine dials (reminding the sparkling stars in space).
It has the following features:
The bezel is made from a metal piece of the actual “Soyuz-2.1a” launcher that took off on 14 October 2020 and made a record breaking 3 hour flight from the Baikonur launch pad to the ISS! The full name of the space rocket (as well as the cardinal marks) is engraved in Russian on the bezel.
The strap (with a “quick change” system) is made from the real fabric of the famous Russian “Sokol” space suit that is worn by all cosmonauts/astronauts who fly on the Soyuz rocket.
The second hand is represented by the Earth revolving around its axis.
The seconds’ scale (printed on the sapphire glass)emphasises on the countdown to launch (last 10 seconds).
The movement is beautifully decorated with constellations printed on the bridges of the movement and a special coating on the rotor.
A few design elements discreetly pay tribute to the first manned space flight by Yuri Gagarin:
The design of the hour & minute hands replicates the hands on the control panel of Gagarin’s spacecraft.
On the model with a white dial, the countdown printed on the sapphire glass is followed by the word “Poyekhali!” (Let’s go!) that Gagarin pronounced as he flew off.
Each watch is delivered with:
a complimentary leather strap (with a “quick change” system),
a brochure providing more detailed information,
the official insignia of this space mission; and
a certificate of Roscosmos (certifying the true origin of the rocket metal and the space suit fabric).
Price of the watches
The Raketa “Space Launcher” is offered in 2 versions:
with a white dial: its price is 1.458 Euros (without VAT);
dark blue aventurine dial: its price is 1.542 Euros (without VAT)
For the comfort of customers, Raketa watches are delivered worldwide free of charge by DHL within 2 to 5 days.
Specifications of the Raketa “Space Launcher” watch:
Factory:
Raketa Watch Factory (Saint-Petersburg)
Movement:
Raketa
Calibre:
2624A
Functions:
Automatic with 24 hours
Number of jewels:
24
Testing positions:
4
Average rate (s/d):
-10+20
Average running time (h):
40
Frequency/hour:
18.000 / 2.5Hz
Bi-directional automatic winding:
Yes
Stopper of self-winding unit activated during manual winding:
Yes
Decoration:
Print
Case:
Material:
Stainless steel
Rotating bezel:
Metal piece of the “Soyuz-2.1a” launcher
Size:
43 mm
Front glass:
Sapphire
Back glass:
Mineral
Crown:
Screwed-in crown
Water resistance:
20 АТМ
Hands:
Superluminova
Dial:
Version 1: white dial (with Superluminova);Version 2: dark blue aventurine stone dial (with Superluminova)
Strap/bracelet:
Material:
Fabric from “Sokol” space suit Genuine leather (additional strap)
Width:
22 mm
Sex:
Man
French version
RAKETA ”SPACE LAUNCHER”
Une montre qui vous propulsera dans l’espace !
Faites l’expérience de voler dans l’espace
Fabriquée à partir d’un morceau de métal d’un lanceur spatial “Soyouz” et d’un morceau de tissu du scaphandre spatial “Sokol”, cette montre Raketa 24 heures vous permet d’accéder au plus près de l’expérience de voler dans l’espace.
Sans le célèbre lanceur spatial “Soyouz”, aucun des exploits incroyables des cosmonautes soviétiques/russes des 60 dernières années n’aurait été possible. Grâce à sa simplicité et à sa fiabilité, cette fusée spatiale emblématique a effectué plus de 1.700 vols depuis sa conception dans les années “60” et reste à ce jour et de loin le lanceur le plus utilisé dans le monde.
Cette montre rend hommage à ce lanceur spatial emblématique. Sa lunette est confectionnée à partir d’une pièce de métal provenant du lanceur spatial “Soyouz-2.1a” qui a décollé le 14 octobre 2020 et a effectué un vol record de 3 heures depuis la base de lancement de Baïkonour jusqu’à la station “ISS”.
Les cosmonautes Sergey Ryzhikov et Sergey Koud-Skvertchkov, qui ont été envoyés dans l’espace avec ce lanceur spatial, ont activement participé à la conception et à la production de cette montre. Ils ont tous deux insisté sur le fait que la seule complication nécessaire était un mouvement 24 heures permettant de distinguer le jour de la nuit dans l’ISS (où ils voient 16 levers et couchers du soleil par 24 heures).
Pour vous rapprocher le plus près possible de l’expérience d’un vol dans la fusée Soyouz, les cosmonautes ont également suggéré de fabriquer le bracelet à partir du tissu du célèbre scaphandre spatial russe “Sokol” que portent tous les cosmonautes empruntant le vaisseau Soyouz. Ce scaphandre, fait en toile de nylon blanc très robuste avec des garnitures bleu roi, possède toutes les caractéristiques nécessaires pour assurer la survie du cosmonaute à tout moment du vol spatial dans le vaisseau Soyouz.
Tant que vous êtes encore sur terre, vous pouvez porter cette montre avec un bracelet en cuir (ce bracelet supplémentaire est offert avec la montre). Le bracelet “spatial” et le bracelet en cuir sont tous deux munis d’un système “quick change” qui vous permet de facilement les changer en fonction de là où vous êtes : à l’entrainement sur terre ou volant vers l’espace !
Cette montre est officiellement conçue et produite en collaboration avec l’agence spatiale russe “Roscosmos”. Chaque montre est livrée avec un certificat de Roscosmos certifiant l’origine du métal de la fusée et du tissu de scaphandre spatial. La collaboration entre Roscosmos et Raketa allait de soi :
La marque Raketa (qui signifie “fusée spatiale” en russe) a été spécialement fondée en hommage au premier vol spatial habité du cosmonaute russe Youri Gagarine en 1961. Depuis, la Manufacture horlogère Raketa a accompagné chaque étape de la conquête de l’espace en concevant des montres pour les cosmonautes soviétiques/russes.
Le mouvement mécanique Raketa a été développé dans les années “60” et est réputé pour sa construction à la fois simple et robuste, exactement de la même façon que le lanceur “Soyouz” qui, également développé dans les années “60”, est devenu, grâce à sa simplicité et à sa fiabilité, le lanceur le plus utilisé dans le monde.
Rendez-vous dans l’espace !
Description de la montre
Le modèle Raketa “Space launcher” est limité à :
300 pièces avec cadrans blancs, et
300 pièces avec cadrans en aventurine bleue (rappelant les étoiles scintillant dans l’espace).
Il présente les caractéristiques suivantes:
La lunette est fabriquée à partir d’un morceau de métal original provenant du lanceur “Soyouz-2.1a” qui a décollé le 14 octobre 2020 et a effectué un vol record de 3 heures depuis la base de lancement de Baïkonour jusqu’à l’ISS! Le nom complet du vaisseau spatial (de même que les points cardinaux) est gravé en russe sur la lunette.
Le bracelet (muni d’un système “quick change”) est fabriqué à partir du tissu original provenant du scaphandre spatial russe “Sokol” porté par tous les cosmonautes/astronautes empruntant le vaisseau Soyouz.
La graduation des secondes (imprimée sur le verre en saphir) met l’accent sur le compte à rebours avant le lancement (10 dernières secondes).
Le mouvement est magnifiquement décoré de constellations imprimées sur les ponts et d’un revêtement spécial sur la masse oscillante.
Quelques éléments rendent discrètement hommage au premier vol spatial habité de Youri Gagarine :
Le design des aiguilles des heures et des minutes reproduit les aiguilles du tableau de bord du vaisseau spatial de Gagarine.
Sur le modèle à cadran blanc, le compte à rebours imprimé sur le verre en saphir est suivi du mot “Poyekhali !” (C’est parti !) que Gagarine a prononcé en décollant.
Chaque montre est livrée avec :
un second bracelet en cuir (muni d’un système “quick change”),
une brochure fournissant des informations plus détaillées,
l’insigne officiel de cette mission spatiale et
un certificat de Roscosmos (certifiant l’origine du métal de fusée et du tissu du scaphandre spatial).
La montre “Space Launch” est proposée en deux versions :
Avec un cadran blanc au prix de 1.458 Euros (hors TVA)
Avec cadran en aventurine bleu au prix de 1.542 Euros (hors TVA)
Pour le confort des clients, les montres Raketa sont livrées dans le monde entier gratuitement par DHL en 2 à 5 jours.
Spécifications de la montre Raketa “Space Launcher”:
Manufacture :
Manufacture de montres Raketa (Saint-Pétersbourg)
Mouvement :
Raketa
Calibre:
2624А
Fonctions :
Automatique avec 24 heures
Nombre de rubis :
24
Positions de réglages :
4
Marche moyenne (s/j) :
-10+20
Réserve de marche moyenne (h) :
40
Fréquence/heure :
18.000 / 2.5Hz
Remontage automatique bidirectionnel :
Oui
Système de débrayage du module automatique lors du remontage manuel:
Oui
Décoration :
Décalque/revêtement
Boitier :
Matériau :
Acier inoxydable
Lunette rotative
Métal provenant du lanceur spatial “Soyouz-2.1a”
Diamètre :
43 mm
Glace côté cadran :
Sapphire
Glace arrière :
Minéral
Couronne :
Couronne vissée
Etanchéité :
20 АТМ
Aiguilles :
Superluminova
Cadran :
Version 1 : cadran blanc white (avec Superluminova);Version 2 : cadran en aventurine bleu foncé (avec Superluminova)
Bracelet :
Matériau :
Tissu du scaphandre “Sokol”Cuir véritable (bracelet supplémentaire)
When Port Dover astronomer Michael Earl thought about how to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sputnik, he did not know what he was in for. He decided that over the year 2007, he would detect and track 1,957 individual satellites. He managed to detect 2,053 of them; nearly 100 over his initial goal.
The project did not stop there. Mr. Earl decided to continue to determine how many of our orbiting satellites could be detected using retail telescopes and research-grade digital cameras.
Michael Earl stands near his CASTOR facility in Port Dover. This equipment was used to detect and track over 4,000 of our orbiting satellites. Image by Michael A. Earl and Jane E. Yaeger.
Mr. Earl has seen some of our most prestigious satellites, including the International Space Station, the Space Shuttles, all of the GPS satellites, Telstar, NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory and Canadian satellites Alouette, ISIS, Anik A1, CTS and Radarsat. He has spotted all of the satellites that all North American satellite TV subscribers point their dishes toward.
A decade ago, he spotted the famous Hubble Space Telescope only ten degrees above Port Dover’s southern horizon.
(see image) The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was seen to travel across CASTOR’s field of view at 4:16 a.m. on July 5, 2011. The HST is traveling right to left in this image, which is actually comprised of five 5-second images. The HST’s reflected sunlight is seen as streaks as the satellite orbits the Earth during the exposures. The small dots are stars in the constellation of Grus (the crane). The large clumps at the bottom are foreground trees. Image by Michael A. Earl / CASTOR.
The furthest man-made object he has seen is an old Soviet-era x-ray observatory called Astron. It was 196,000km away at the time, or half way to the Moon.
At the present time, there are a total of 16,000 catalogued satellites that are tracked regularly by the United States military. Mr. Earl has detected over 4,000 (one quarter) of these to date. This includes two thirds of all payloads and three quarters of all rockets orbiting us right now.
He has compiled his findings into a unique satellite catalogue.
This is the first such catalogue to be compiled within Canada. He is also the first in the world to detect over 4,000 individual satellites single-handedly.
Mr. Earl hopes that his satellite catalogue will be used by amateur and professional astronomers to determine which satellites can be detected using their own unique equipment. The catalogue could be used as an initial point of reference for optical satellite tracking research initiatives all over the world.
The Iridium 67 communications satellite is seen to flare as it reflects sunlight back to the CASTOR camera. For much of its orbit, Iridium 67 is invisible to the naked eye however once in awhile its high gain antenna reflects most of the sunlight that hits it. We see this as an easily visible flare from Earth. CASTOR has detected all 98 Iridium satellites. The arrow denotes the satellite’s direction of travel. The small dots are stars. The number next to the satellite denotes the NORAD satellite catalogue number. The compass at the upper left corner denotes the orientation of the image. The numbers at the bottom denote the time, date and exposure time of the image. Image by Michael A. Earl / CASTOR.
Today, astronomy can be used for much more than observing stars, nebulae and galaxies.
The science can also be used to observe and track our most important assets in space and motivate others to develop new satellite tracking initiatives.
Life in SpaceJoe Martino writes, “In what is a cool mainstream find, Russian cosmonauts have discovered LIFE clinging to the outside of the International Space Station. This is the first time living organisms have been found on the space station and scientists are not sure how “it” got there.
“Results of the experiment are absolutely unique,” Russian ISS Orbital Mission Chief Vladimir Solovyev told the ITAR-TASS News Agency. “This should be studied further.”
In 2014, Cosmonauts found microorganisms on the exterior of the Inter national Space Station. The creatures were found during a space walk to clean the surface of the space station. The organisms seem to be a type of sea plankton and how they remained alive in space is what seems to be troubling scientists. According to Sploid, Russian scientists are both “shocked by [the] discovery and can’t really explain how [it] is possible.”
So far authorities have been withholding actual imagery of the discovered life forms. image: Earth Ocean Plankton examples
To some of us we might already believe in aliens, others may not hold that belief, either way; this is cool news because it further shows the possibility of life in space for those that currently don’t believe it’s possible.
Some scientists believe that the organisms were carried from the ocean by uplifting air currents. Since the organisms are not native to Baikanour, Kazakhstan where the vessel took off, many don’t believe they were brought up during flight. This makes it very difficult to answer the question: “How did they get there?”
The organisms found on the vessel have a mouth, limbs, digestive tract, muscles, and a nervous system! They are aliens! Just not in the typical sense we may picture when thinking about life in space. Known as tardigrades, these little creatures are amazing at enduring harsh conditions, which is why drawing the conclusion that they could have originated in space isn’t so tough.
To believers in aliens this is a mainstream discovery that will help open the minds of those who deny any possibility of life in space.
For the Silo, George Flier via File’s Files #41
No ocean in sight! Baikanour “Space City” in Kazakhstan where launches to the ISS originated from.
Cyclones in the Caribbean and Pacific, devastating bushfires in Australia, recurrent floods and droughts in Asia and Africa, increasingly bring tragic loss of life to our nations and communities, inflicting physical and mental trauma on survivors, and causing irreparable damage to centuries old ways of life and undermining prospects for future prosperity and growth.
The current bushfires in Australia have been among the most distressing manifestations, leading the government to declare a state of emergency.
The total cost to the economy of the bushfires with which Australia is grappling seems likely to run into billions of dollars. Continuous drying of undergrowth creates optimal conditions for bushfires, leading to tragic loss of human lives and destruction of infrastructure. There is devastating impact on the precious biodiversity of flora and fauna, threatening drastically to affect the ecology of the region. Heightened levels of air pollution in the affected and adjoining regions are having adverse impacts on the respiratory health of scores of people.
Such extreme events are occurring with rising frequency, destroying the means of livelihood for millions people in Commonwealth countries, increasing vulnerability and reducing resilience. The Commonwealth collectively recognises that without well-planned and integrated national and international action, natural disasters and extreme events will continue to challenge the resilience of affected communities and smaller countries. The Commonwealth Secretariat is working alongside member nations to protect the environmental health of fragile and susceptible ecosystems, including through increased national preparedness for tackling natural disasters and mobilising resources.
For the arid and drought-prone member countries, which are highly vulnerable to dryness and bushfires, the Commonwealth provides support for governments to develop projects on sustainable and resilient landscape management, with the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) helping to unlock necessary financial resources. Similarly, by pooling information into a streamlined platform for better and more convenient access to information, the Commonwealth Disaster Risk Finance Portal currently in development will help countries find suitable sources of finance and support to deal with disasters.
On behalf of citizens of all Commonwealth countries, I express my heartfelt condolences to all families and communities who have lost loved ones in the tragic events of recent days. I commend the courage and commitment of firefighters, emergency service personnel and all others who are battling to rescue and protect people and property, wildlife and natural resources, or human infrastructure. In these testing times, the wider Commonwealth family stands in solidarity alongside the Government and people of Australia. For the Silo, by Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General
Featured photo- Luca Parmitano ESA Astronaut – Australia “Ash cloud” as viewed from the ISS International Space Station.
The International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) said on Tuesday it has allocated another USD 10 million to support 20 projects that safeguard cultural heritage in 12 countries struggling to recover from conflict, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Cultural heritage has been targeted in recent years by armed conflicts; its rehabilitation is now essential for social and cultural reconstruction efforts in affected countries.
ALIPH is the only global fund dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas. To this end, the foundation finances preventive measures, emergency interventions and concrete post-conflict rehabilitation projects all around the world.
Created in response to the massive destruction of cultural heritage in the Middle East and the Sahel region, its offices opened in Geneva in September 2018. These 20 new projects will bring this young organization’s total number of supported projects to 43, for a financing envelope of more than USD 17 million to date.
“Through these interventions, we reaffirm our commitment to help preserve mankind’s collective history and to assist those living in countries affected by conflict in building a renewed sense of hope, community and dignity”, said Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, Chair of ALIPH Foundation Board.
This new funding announcement deepens ALIPH’s engagement in three areas of intervention: protecting monuments and sites, safeguarding museums and their collections, and documenting and interconnecting heritage.
The Alliance will also fund, for the first time, an intangible heritage project in Afghanistan to safeguard decorative tile making, carpet weaving and Tambor making. “ALIPH’s support will allow our team to protect, safeguard, and document our priceless heritage which has been gravely weakened by decades of conflict across Afghanistan,” said Hamid Hemat, Cultural Heritage Senior Specialist and Project Manager, at the NGO Turquoise Mountain.
Hamid Hemat
This funding cycle will expand ALIPH’s presence from 7 to 12 countries: Afghanistan, Eritrea, Georgia, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Peru, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and a project in Denmark to digitize documents on the heritage of Palmyra, Syria. The depth and scope of these projects is possible only because of the strong support of its Member States and private donors.
ALIPH’s ongoing projects have already achieved several milestones, in particular the long-term initiative “Mosul Mosaic” (Iraq) that aims to rehabilitate sites representative of the cultural and religious diversity of the Old City. For instance, the Mosul Museum has now been stabilized, part of its collections safely stored, and its overall rehabilitation action plan finalized. The next step has just been approved by ALIPH, which aims to restore the collections, build capacities and pave the way for the building’s reconstruction.
Two emergency grants in Africa have also concluded: in Mali, staff were trained at the Al-Aqib Library in Timbuktu to restore 3,000 manuscripts, and in Abidjan, the protection of the collection of the Musée des Civilisation de Côte d’Ivoire has been reinforced. “This excellent project is the first of its kind in West Africa. Indeed, thanks to ALIPH’s generous support, the collections of the Museum are now well protected,” said Museum Director, Dr. Silvie Memel-Kassi.
The International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) provides concrete support for the protection and reconstruction of cultural heritage in conflict zones and post-conflict situations. The Alliance was founded in March 2017 in response to the massive destruction of outstanding, often ancient, cultural heritage in recent years. Operating under Swiss law, this Geneva-based foundation, also has the status of an international organization.
ALIPH financially supports associations, foundations, academic, cultural and heritage institutions, and international organizations working to preserve cultural heritage in the face of imminent conflict or to intervene for its rehabilitation. Its three areas of intervention are: preventive protection to limit the risks of destruction, emergency measures to ensure the security of heritage, and post-conflict actions to enable local populations to once again enjoy their cultural heritage.
ALIPH selects projects through regular calls—the next call will be open from 15 January-16 March. Emergency relief funding can also be applied for on a rolling basis. More information available at: www.aliph-foundation.org. For the Silo, Sandra Bialystok Aliph Communication and Partnerships Officer.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is proud to support OEX Recovery Group Incorporated (“OEX”), in a project involving the search-and-recovery of nine free-flight Avro Arrow models from Lake Ontario. The project was created by OEX as a Canada 150 initiative.
As one of the three museums under the new Ingenium banner, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum – in collaboration with the Canadian Conservation Institute – will provide historical information to support the conservation, treatment, and collection of any recovered models or materials.
The Avro Arrow was the first and last supersonic interceptor designed and built in Canada. Developed between 1953 and 1959, it was produced to counter jet-powered Soviet bombers that had the potential to attack North America over the Arctic.
The nine Avro Arrow free-flight models that OEX hopes to locate and recover were test models used to evaluate aerodynamic qualities and stability of the storied aircraft’s design. They were flown over Lake Ontario between 1954 and 1957.
Through a national partnership involving the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, OEX, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Conservation Institute, the Museum will keep the public apprised of any milestones in the search-and-recovery mission. It will also provide periodic updates on plans for conservation, preparation and public exhibition of the artifacts.
OEX holds survey and recovery permits from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. It is financially supported by a group of Canadian mining companies and financial institutions, and is funding survey and recovery work, as well as committing to conservation work and display costs.
Follow this exciting story as it unfolds, using the hashtag #raisethearrow or via IngeniumCanada.org.
Quotations
“Our museum is thrilled to be partnering on this historically significant search-and-recovery project. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum’s collection comprises the largest surviving pieces of the Avro Arrow: a nose section and two wingtips. A free-flight model would be a wonderful addition to our collection, and to the Arrow story we share with Canadians.”
– Fern Proulx, interim President and CEO of Ingenium
“As professional explorers in the mining business, we initiated this program about a year ago with the idea of bringing back a piece of lost Canadian history to the Canadian public. As individuals, as a company, as a group and with our partners and our project participants in this search effort, we all have the same goal in mind: to find and return these beautiful pieces of Canadian technology to the public eye during this anniversary year of our incredible country. Like Avro, our own corporate group was built on dreams, and this project is a proud reminder of what we as Canadians have done, what we do, and what we can do.”
– John Burzynski, President and CEO of Osisko Mining Inc. and head of OEX Recovery Group Incorporated
For the Silo, Zoë Lomer.
About the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Located on a former military air base just 5 kilometres from the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, the Museum focuses on aviation in Canada within an international context, from its beginnings in 1909 to the present day. As Canada’s contribution to aviation expanded to include aerospace technology, the Museum’s collection and mandate grew to include space flight. The Collection itself consists of more than 130 aircraft and artifacts (propellers, engines) from both civil and military service. It gives particular, but not exclusive, reference to Canadian achievements. The most extensive aviation collection in Canada, it is also considered one of the finest aviation museums in the world.
Museum Highlights: Largest surviving pieces of the famous Avro Arrow (its nose section and two wing tips); the original Canadarm used on the Endeavour space shuttle; Lancaster WWII bomber; Life in Orbit: The International Space Station exhibition.
About Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation
Launched in June 2017, Ingenium is a new national brand established to preserve and share Canada’s story of scientific and technological heritage. This corporate brand, which celebrates ingenuity, encompasses three national institutions – the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Under the Ingenium brand, these three museums are places where the past meets the future, with spaces where visitors can learn and explore, play and discover. Ingenium also has an eye to the future with a state-of-the-art Collections Conservation Centre, set to open in 2018, digital and social media platforms, and travelling national and international exhibitions to educate, entertain and engage audiences across Canada and around the world. For more, visit us: IngeniumCanada.org.
Association entre le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada et des partenaires nationaux pour la recherche et la récupération d’appareils Arrow de Avro à vol libre dans le lac Ontario
OTTAWA, le 14 juillet 2017 – Le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada est fier de soutenir le OEX Recovery Group Incorporated (« OEX ») pour un projet de recherche et de récupération de neuf appareils Arrow de Avro à vol libre dans le lac Ontario. OEX a mis sur pied ce projet dans le cadre d’une initiative Canada 150.
Le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada, l’un des trois musées de la bannière Ingenium, en collaboration avec l’Institut canadien de conservation, fournira des renseignements historiques pour soutenir la conservation, le traitement et la collecte de tout appareil ou matériel récupéré.
L’appareil Arrow de Avro a été le premier et le dernier intercepteur supersonique de conception et de fabrication canadienne. Créé entre 1953 et 1959, il a été produit pour résister aux bombardiers à turboréacteurs soviétiques qui avaient la capacité d’attaquer l’Amérique du Nord en passant par l’Arctique.
Les neuf appareils Arrow de Avro à vol libre que OEX espère repérer et récupérer étaient des maquettes utilisées pour évaluer les caractéristiques aérodynamiques et la stabilité de la conception légendaire de l’aéronef. Ils ont survolé le lac Ontario entre 1954 et 1957.
Dans le cadre d’un partenariat national entre le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada, OEX, l’Aviation royale canadienne et l’Institut canadien de conservation, le Musée tiendra le public informé sur les étapes de la mission de recherche et de récupération. Il fournira également des mises à jour périodiques sur les plans de conservation, de préparation et d’expositions publiques des artefacts.
OEX détient des permis de reconnaissance et de récupération du ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport de l’Ontario, et est soutenu financièrement par un groupe de sociétés minières et d’institutions financières. L’organisme finance le travail de reconnaissance et de récupération, et s’engage à soutenir les coûts de conservation et d’exposition.
Suivez le déroulement de cette passionnante histoire à l’aide du mot-clic #rechercherArrow ou en cliquant sur IngeniumCanada.org.
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« Notre Musée est ravi de son partenariat pour ce projet de recherche et de récupération d’importance historique. La collection du Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada compte les plus grandes pièces restantes de l’Arrow d’Avro : une partie avant et deux extrémités d’ailes. Un appareil à vol libre serait un merveilleux ajout à notre collection ainsi qu’à l’histoire du Arrow que nous partageons avec les Canadiens. »
– Fern Proulx, président-directeur général par intérim d’Ingenium
« En tant qu’explorateurs professionnels du secteur minier, nous avons lancé ce programme il y a environ un an dans le but de présenter un morceau perdu de l’histoire canadienne aux citoyens. En tant qu’individus, qu’entreprise, que groupe et avec nos partenaires et les personnes participant à ce projet de recherche, nous avons un seul objectif : retrouver et retourner ces magnifiques pièces de technologie canadienne au public pendant l’année anniversaire de notre superbe pays. Tout comme Avro, notre propre groupe de sociétés s’est bâti sur des rêves, et ce projet rappelle fièrement ce que nous avons fait, ce que nous faisons et ce que nous pouvons faire en tant que Canadiens. »
– John Burzynski, président-directeur général de la minière Osisko et chef du OEX Recovery Group Incorporated
Le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada
Le Musée : Situé sur une ancienne base militaire à seulement cinq kilomètres du 24, prom. Sussex à Ottawa, résidence du premier ministre, le Musée concentre ses activités sur l’aviation au Canada dans un contexte international, des débuts de l’aviation au Canada en 1909 jusqu’à nos jours. Comme la contribution à l’aviation du Canada a évolué pour inclure les technologies aérospatiales, la collection et le mandat du Musée se sont aussi élargis pour inclure les vols spatiaux. La collection comprend plus de 130 aéronefs et artéfacts (hélices, moteurs) militaires et civils. L’accent est mis, mais n’est pas exclusif, sur les réalisations canadiennes. Il s’agit de la collection d’aéronefs la plus importante au Canada, et l’un des plus beaux musées mondiaux de l’aviation.
Pièces de résistance: Le plus gros élément du fameux Avro Arrow encore disponible (le nez de l’appareil); le Canadarm d’origine de la navette spatiale Endeavour; le bombardier Lancaster WWII; l’exposition Vivre en orbite : la station spatiale internationale.
À propos d’Ingenium : Musées des sciences et de l’innovation du Canada
Dévoilée en juin 2017, Ingenium est une nouvelle identité qui a été adoptée pour préserver et raconter l’histoire du patrimoine scientifique et technologique du Canada. S’inspirant de la racine latine du mot « ingéniosité », cette identité corporative englobe trois institutions nationales, soit le Musée de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation du Canada, le Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada et le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada. Sous l’identité Ingenium, ces trois musées deviennent des lieux où le passé rejoint le futur, et où les visiteurs peuvent apprendre et explorer, s’amuser et faire des découvertes. Ingenium se tourne aussi vers l’avenir grâce à son Centre de conservation des collections à la fine pointe de la technologie, dont l’ouverture est prévue en 2018, à ses plateformes numériques et sociales, ainsi qu’à ses expositions itinérantes d’envergure nationale et internationale qui sauront éduquer, divertir et captiver des publics de tous âges partout au Canada et dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez-nous à IngeniumCanada.org/fr.
Synopsis-A privately-owned spaceship built by Orbital Sciences Corp. made an Earth-rattling trip into orbit from Virginia on Wednesday, September 25th starting a four-day chase of the International Space Station to close out a nearly $700 million NASA program to foster a fleet of commercial spaceships to replace capabilities lost with the space shuttle’s retirement. Today (Sept 29th) is the end of the chase and culminates in a docking via Canadian Robotic arm capture with the ISS International Space Station. Read the full story from our friends at Spaceflight Now
“Our museum is thrilled to be partnering on this historically significant search-and-recovery project. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum’s collection comprises the largest surviving pieces of the Avro Arrow: a nose section and two wingtips. A free-flight model would be a wonderful addition to our collection, and to the Arrow story we share with Canadians.”
“As professional explorers in the mining business, we initiated this program about a year ago with the idea of bringing back a piece of lost Canadian history to the Canadian public. As individuals, as a company, as a group and with our partners and our project participants in this search effort, we all have the same goal in mind: to find and return these beautiful pieces of Canadian technology to the public eye during this anniversary year of our incredible country. Like Avro, our own corporate group was built on dreams, and this project is a proud reminder of what we as Canadians have done, what we do, and what we can do.”