On 29 May 1914 (all dates are old style), the second prototype of the Ilya Muromets aircraft, piloted by its chief designer Igor Sikorsky, who recently turned 25 on 25 May, took off for the first time from the Korpusnyi Aerodrom of St. Petersburg. It was much lighter than its predecessor and had more powerful engines.
The purpose of the development and launch of the first university nanosatellite of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute was to study the design elements of the device, in particular solar sensors for small spacecraft for their further improvement and use in subsequent satellites of this series, to test the technological modes of flight...
Among the numerous Kyiv buildings decorated by Elio Sala (the most famous is the House with Chimeras), the literature also mentions the main building of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. However, the works made by the Italian master in the mechanical workshops of the KPI are completely forgotten today.
In early May, the State Polytechnic Museum named after Borys Paton at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute opened an exhibition of American military vehicles, which was supplemented by mini dioramas and models of aircraft that took part in the most important military operations of the anti-Hitler coalition in 1944.
The editorial board planned to publish this article last year, as 2023 marked the 240th anniversary of the first balloon flight by the Mongolfier brothers. However, for a number of objective reasons, we were unable to publish this article, so we are doing so now.
We bring to your attention the book of Mykhailo Zgurovsky "The Legacy of Academician Glushkov at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute".
From October 4 to 10 this year, the world celebrated World Space Week for the thirty-fourth time. More than 80 countries held events dedicated to the achievements of mankind in space exploration, as well as the possibilities of integrating space technologies into business projects.
On occasion of the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the An-2 aircraft
During World War II, many unique examples of equipment and weapons were created, which became its real symbols.
People have created so many various objects. However, there are very few things that surprise us with their simplicity. It is when a genius borders on everyday necessity and ubiquity. At the same time, these items reflect the technological advancement of the society of their time. One such example is an ordinary wrench
