Aerospace
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Ampera's Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Thorium Microreactor for Datacenters
US startup Ampera has unveiled a prototype for a subcritical, 3D-printed thorium microreactor designed to provide scalable, emission-free power for datacenters and defense applications, with potential future implications for space exploration and aerospace energy infrastructure.
The Sky Is Watching: How Kremlin Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of European Defense
Coordinated drone incursions over NATO nuclear bases and airports are not random—they're a psychological campaign exploiting gaps in low-altitude defense. Here’s what the data reveals about the shadow fleet and why aerospace security must evolve like space surveillance.
Clearing the Orbital Bottleneck: Why Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News Will Depend on Laser Links
Ravee Optics raises a $6 million seed round to address LEO bandwidth constraints, a key challenge for space-based AI compute networks and aerospace technology.
Starship Flight 13 Cleared: SpaceX Ready for Next-Generation Payload Tests and Flight 12 Fixes
Following FAA clearance of SpaceX's Flight 12 investigation, Starship Flight 13 is targeting launch on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The mission will fly the second Version 3 configuration, carrying 20 functional Starlink V3 satellites, and attempt key engine relights and splashdowns.
Swiss Solar Railway Pilot: Scaling Renewables Between the Tracks
A pilot project in Switzerland integrating photovoltaics on railway lines demonstrates how Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News engineering principles can optimize terrestrial clean energy.
Ed Bastian’s Leadership playbook: Steering Delta Through Crisis and Into the Future
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian’s candid conversation with WSJ's Alan Murray reveals how grounded leadership, transparent communication, and operational pragmatism powered the airline’s survival through the pandemic—and how those same principles will carry it forward amid space industry disruption and evolving aerospace demands.
SpaceX's Reusable Falcon 9 Fleet Breaks Launch Records as China Joins the Booster Recovery Race
SpaceX's fleet of reusable Falcon 9 boosters is breaking annual launch records, powering Starlink and government missions. Meanwhile, China's CASC just became the second nation to recover a booster at sea — and plans to reuse them by year's end, threatening Starlink's global dominance.
It's Unclear How the Planet Avoided Its Star's Bloated Red Giant Stage
Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-size exoplanet that appears to have survived its host star's evolution into a red giant — defying standard models of planetary fate during stellar death.
Beyond the Ankara Summit: The Evolving Transatlantic Security Landscape
A look at how international gatherings, specifically the recent NATO summit in Turkey, highlight the growing complexities and divergencies between European nations and the United States on key security and foreign policy issues.
The Star Trek Conundrum: Why High Definition Betrayed the Original Series
Anthony Caccese's 240-MP project captures the magic of retro TV viewing experience for Star Trek fans who find modern remasters fail to deliver the charm of original broadcasts.
Raspberry Pi OS got a new kernel. No one told you.
Raspberry Pi OS has quietly upgraded to Linux 6.18 LTS with a new Wayland desktop—but its version number still says 6.2, and there are no release notes.
Robot Workers Rising: How AI Drives General-Purpose Autonomy in Robotics
Exploring how AI enables general-purpose autonomous robots as workers across industries — from robotaxis and delivery drones to warehouse automation, construction, and healthcare.