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  2. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105 - Wikipedia

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    The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105, part of the Spiral program, was a crewed test vehicle to explore low-speed handling and landing. It was a visible result of a Soviet project to create an orbital spaceplane. The MiG 105 was nicknamed "Lapot" (Russian: лапоть, or bast shoe; the word is also used as a slang for "shoe"), for the shape of its nose.

  3. Bast shoe - Wikipedia

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    The MiG-105 "Spiral" spaceplane was nicknamed Lapot for the shape of its nose. Bast shoes played an important role in the founding myth of the Přemyslid dynasty, which reigned in Bohemia and Moravia until 1306 AD. Přemysl the Ploughman, its legendary ancestor, was a peasant of humble origin. His bast shoes and bast-bag were kept as relics at ...

  4. List of spaceplanes - Wikipedia

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    A spaceplane incorporates aspects of both aeroplanes and spacecraft. Most concepts were only capable of sub-orbital spaceflight. Type Country Class Role Date Status No.

  5. Gleb Lozino-Lozinskiy - Wikipedia

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    In 1965, Lozino-Lozinskiy led a top-secret project named Spiral which was an early Soviet attempt to develop a small crewed space plane similar to the American X-15 project. It was planned to be launched on the back of a hypersonic aircraft, itself capable of reaching Mach 6. After separation from the carrier aircraft, the Spiral would have ...

  6. Spaceplane - Wikipedia

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    The Soviet Union first considered a preliminary design of rocket-launch small spaceplane Lapotok in early 1960s. The Spiral airspace system with small orbital spaceplane and rocket as second stage was developed in the 1960s–1980s. [citation needed] Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105 was a crewed test vehicle to explore low-speed handling and landing. [49]

  7. The best orthopedic shoes in 2025, according to experts - AOL

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    Best orthopedic shoe overall. Hoka. Best orthopedic shoe overall Hoka Bondi 8 . Colors available: 25 | Sizes available: Women’s: 5-10.5 in whole and half sizes, 11-12 (wide-width available) Men ...

  8. The best shoes for plantar fasciitis in 2025 - AOL

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    Clogs aren’t generally the best if you’re looking for a pair of shoes to take on long walks, as the backless design forces your toes to grip the sole to keep the foot stable.

  9. The best hiking shoes of 2025, according to hiking experts - AOL

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    The best hiking shoes from brands like Merrell, Keen, and Columbia provide stability and comfort while you explore the great outdoors.