Category: Aerospace
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SkyDrive partners with Solyu: urban air mobility in Korea
A leap forward in solving Korea’s urban congestion with eVTOL aircraft In a significant step toward redefining urban travel, SkyDrive Inc., a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has received a pre-order for up to 50 aircraft from Korean aircraft leasing company Solyu. The partnership aims to usher in a new era of convenient and sustainable…
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Intelsat, Aalyria sign deal to advance global connectivity
Setting a new standard for communications on land, sea, air, and space with cutting-edge technologies In a dynamic collaboration, Intelsat, a prominent name in satellite and terrestrial network operation, joins forces with Aalyria, a newly launched company. Their mission: to create a communications network that’s not just fast and secure but also encompasses land, sea,…
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Aalyria: hyper-fast, ultra-secure communications networks
The new independent company Aalyria aims to redefine complex communications across multiple domains The landscape of communications networks is undergoing a significant change. Aalyria, backed by renowned Silicon Valley investors, steps onto the stage with a suite of technologies aimed at orchestrating complex communications networks across land, sea, air, and space. ” ‘Aalyria’s vision and…
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DARPA POWER program to develop airborne energy relays
Three teams to create new technology for wireless energy transfer in military applications In a bid to revolutionize the future of energy distribution, DARPA is moving into the initial stage of its Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program. Three teams led by RTX Corporation, Draper Laboratory, and BEAM Co., are set to design and…
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Project Kuiper’s satellite connectivity and Vodafone
Bridging the digital divide: collaborative effort with satellite technology In an age where digital access is often considered a basic necessity, Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims to fill the connectivity gap that continues to exist in many parts of the world. By pairing with telecom companies like Vodafone and Vodacom, this initiative amplifies reach and reliability…
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NASA reveals pollution data maps from new TEMPO instrument
Taking the fight against air pollution to new heights NASA has ushered in a new era in environmental awareness by releasing the first-ever maps showing concentrations of nitrogen dioxide pollution over North America. Generated by the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument, the data adds a vital tool to the environmental policy toolkit, augmenting…
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NASA Moon Trees inspire new generation of explorers
NASA and USDA collaborate to promote STEM through Artemis Moon Tree seedlings Education and community organizations have been given a unique opportunity to connect with space exploration history. NASA, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, will distribute seedlings grown from seeds that journeyed around the Moon. These Artemis Moon Tree seedlings aim to create…
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LunA-10: DARPA’s vision for new lunar infrastructure
10-year journey towards an optimized, integrated moon economy DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office has introduced an ambitious 10-year plan known as the LunA-10 capability study. This initiative aims to create a framework for optimized, integrated lunar infrastructure that is shareable and scalable. Anticipating a growing cislunar and lunar economy, DARPA is seeking innovative solutions that will…
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Air Force selects JetZero for blended wing body prototype
Next phase in aircraft innovation: aerodynamic efficiency and extended global reach In a bold step toward the future of aviation, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) has selected JetZero to develop a blended wing body (BWB) prototype aircraft. This game-changing technology aims to revolutionize both military and commercial air travel, offering a design that…
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Space object awareness: Rocket Lab’s upcoming launch
Launching a monitoring mission, the collaboration aims to enhance global space object awareness In a significant move towards enhancing Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has partnered with Spire Global to launch NorthStar‘s commercial SSA satellites. The mission will provide unprecedented capabilities for monitoring near-Earth orbits,…