Leonardo, Airbus and Thales Agree on Framework for Satellite Merger Three of Europe’s leading aerospace companies — Leonardo, Airbus and Thales — have reached a framework agreement to merge their satellite businesses, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The move is part of an effort to create a unified European satellite manufacturer capable of competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its Starlink network. Aiming to Strengthen Europe’s Satellite Industry Leonardo will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Tuesday to discuss the merger’s details, which still require board and regulatory approval. While the three companies declined to comment, the…
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SpaceX’s 11th Starship Test Paves the Way for Lunar and Mars Missions SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas on Monday, marking a key milestone before testing an upgraded version designed for future Moon and Mars missions. The two-stage rocket, made up of the Starship upper stage and its Super Heavy booster, lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility at 6:23 p.m. CT (2323 GMT). After propelling Starship into space, the Super Heavy booster returned for a controlled landing in the Gulf of Mexico before self-destructing, completing another step in the company’s ongoing test campaign. Testing Success and Heat…
ESA Captures Rare Images of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Near Mars The European Space Agency (ESA) has released striking new images of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object believed to be a comet, speeding through space near Mars. The comet was captured by spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet, offering scientists a rare chance to study a visitor from beyond our solar system. A Rare Visitor from Deep Space According to NASA, the US space agency, 3I/ATLAS was first discovered on 1 July by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile. Travelling at an exceptional speed of about 37…
Global Space Investment Soars to Record $3.5 Billion in Q3 Global space investments surged to an all-time high of $3.5 billion in the third quarter, driven by a wider mix of startups and strong defence spending. The data, published on Friday by space-focused investment firm Seraphim Space, shows the sector’s growing maturity and its rise alongside artificial intelligence as one of technology’s fastest-growing fields. Broader Investor Interest Fuels Growth Investment in space-related ventures, from rocket manufacturers to low-Earth-orbit satellite firms, nearly doubled from $1.79 billion in the same period last year. Analysts say this marks a significant shift in how…
A Young Rogue Planet Shows Star-Like Growth Burst Just like Earth orbits the sun, most planets discovered beyond our solar system orbit a host star. Yet, some wander alone through space, known as rogue planets. These mysterious bodies have puzzled astronomers for years, but a recent discovery may help explain how they form and evolve. Discovery of a Rapidly Growing Rogue Planet Astronomers have identified a young rogue planet named Cha 1107-7626, about five to ten times more massive than Jupiter. This object was spotted in the middle of a powerful growth burst at the centre of a disk of…
Airbus Surpasses Boeing in Jet Deliveries Europe’s Airbus achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday, as its A320 family of aircraft overtook Boeing’s 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in aviation history. The record was broken with the delivery of an A320neo to Saudi carrier Flynas, bringing total A320 series deliveries to 12,260 since entering service in 1988, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Airbus and Boeing declined to comment on the data, which was compiled by leading industry analyst Rob Morris. The achievement marks a symbolic victory in a transatlantic rivalry that has shaped commercial aviation for decades. Rising Demand…
Renewables Surpass Coal in Global Electricity Generation for the First Time Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal worldwide for the first time in the first half of 2025, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. The shift marks a key milestone in the global transition towards cleaner energy, driven largely by strong growth in solar and wind power across China and India. A Turning Point in Global Power Generation Between January and June 2025, renewable sources supplied 5,072 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing coal’s 4,896 TWh, the report revealed. Ember’s senior electricity analyst Małgorzata…
Jeff Bezos Predicts Gigawatt-Scale Space Data Centres Within 20 Years Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has forecast that massive gigawatt-scale data centres will operate in space within the next two decades, powered by uninterrupted solar energy that could eventually make them more efficient than Earth-based facilities. Space: The Next Frontier for Data Infrastructure Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos said the growing power and cooling demands of terrestrial data centres make space a natural next step for global computing infrastructure. “These giant training clusters, those will be better built in space, because we have solar power there, 24/7.…
European Satellite Venture Faces Delays as Airbus, Thales and Leonardo Continue Talks Plans to form a major new European satellite manufacturer are facing delays, with discussions between France’s Airbus, Thales, and Italy’s Leonardo still ongoing. A source told Reuters on Monday that finalising the framework agreement will take several more weeks as key details remain unresolved. Boards Seek Common Ground According to the person familiar with the matter, the boards of the three aerospace giants are still working to align on a unified position. Talks between the companies encountered a temporary setback after Thales and Leonardo, which already collaborate through…
Qualcomm Adopts Arm’s Latest Chip Architecture to Boost AI Performance Qualcomm has shifted its flagship chips to Arm Holdings’ newest computing architecture, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence performance. The move is expected to strengthen Qualcomm’s competitiveness against MediaTek and Apple while boosting Arm’s revenues. Qualcomm Embraces Arm’s v9 Architecture The San Diego-based company recently introduced a new generation of chips for PCs and smartphones. According to sources, these chips are built on Arm’s ninth-generation architecture, known in the industry as “v9.” This version includes upgrades designed to handle AI tasks more efficiently, including chatbots and image generators. Unlike previous models,…