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The NASA Space Shuttle is being highlighted as the fastest machine humans have ever flown, reaching Mach 25 during reentry — faster than the SR-71 Blackbird. Commentary notes that despite never making military history, the Shuttle left a lasting mark on aviation and spaceflight, and renewed interest has people revisiting its engineering achievements decades after the program ended.
- 2Five V Capital buys majority stake in anti-money-laundering startup First AML▼Five V Capital buys majority of AML startup First AML, handing Blackbird a payday
Australian private equity firm Five V Capital has acquired a majority stake in First AML, an anti-money-laundering compliance startup. The deal delivers a return to early backer Blackbird, one of Australia's prominent venture capital firms, which is exiting part of its holding. First AML helps businesses meet identity verification and AML obligations, and the investment signals continued appetite for compliance-focused software companies.
- 3Five October plants that help garden birds survive winter▼5 plants to plant in October to help robins, finches, redwings and blackbirds survive winter, according to wildlife experts
Wildlife experts are advising gardeners to plant five specific plants in October to provide food and shelter for robins, finches, redwings and blackbirds ahead of winter. The guidance highlights how autumn planting can supply berries and seeds when natural food sources dwindle, helping common garden birds through the cold months.
- 4SR-71 Blackbird and its speed records revisited●Zahlen, bitte! Fliegen in 3529,6 km/h: Die SR-71 Blackbird Die SR-71 Blackbird hält als Aufklärungs- und Forschungsflugz
The SR-71 Blackbird, the legendary American reconnaissance aircraft, still holds several flight records, including speeds of about 3,529.6 km/h (roughly Mach 2.8). A German tech publication is revisiting the aircraft's history, noting that its predecessor, the A-12, remained a state secret for years. Aviation enthusiasts continue to celebrate the Blackbird's unmatched performance decades after its retirement.