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Intel Unveils “Starfire”: First Space-Grade Processor Integrating AI Acceleration and Radiation Hardening
Semiconductor Engineering USA Overview Intel announced "Starfire" in July 2026, its inaugural processor designed for space, combining cutting-edge AI acceleration with robust radiation hardening. This system-on-chip is built on Intel's a... -
South Korean Space Startup MID Raises $10.6M Series A, to Build HTCC Ceramic Packaging Line for Domestic High-Reliability Space Components
WOWTALE South Korea Overview South Korean space-grade electronics startup MID secured approximately $10.6 million in Series A funding to expand its space semiconductor packaging and High-Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) package manufa... -
South Korea’s KERI Demonstrates SiC-Based Betavoltaic Battery Capable of 50+ Years Operation, a Global First
EurekAlert! South Korea Overview The Korean Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has successfully demonstrated the nation's first SiC-based betavoltaic battery capable of supplying stable power for over 50 years without recharging... -
Sora Aviation and Toray Advanced Composites Partner for eVTOL Aircraft Production, Elevating S-1 Performance with Advanced Composites
AIN International Overview Sora Aviation and Toray Advanced Composites have signed an MOU for the production of the Sora S-1 eVTOL aircraft, integrating advanced carbon fiber composites throughout its airframe and propeller blades. This ... -
Park Aerospace Corp. Invests $65M in Advanced Composites Manufacturing Facility at Tulsa International Airport
openPR.com USA Overview Park Aerospace Corp. announced a $65 million investment to establish a new advanced composite materials manufacturing facility at Tulsa International Airport, aiming to meet growing demand for lightweight, high-st... -
University of Arizona Demonstrates Graphene Nanoribbons for Radiation-Hardened Semiconductors and Sensors in Space & Fusion Reactors
University of Arizona USA Overview University of Arizona researchers have demonstrated the potential of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) for advanced radiation sensors and radiation-hardened semiconductor chips capable of functioning in extre... -
In-Space Manufacturing Accelerates Orbital Economy with Commercial Breakthroughs from Varda, Redwire, and Northrop Grumman
Vertex AI Search (Google Cloud Blog) USA Overview Microgravity manufacturing is rapidly transitioning from research to market, offering unique advantages for forming materials difficult or impossible to create on Earth. Varda Space Indus... -
Amazon Leo Applies to Launch Direct-to-Device (D2D) System: Intelligent Traffic Routing with Optical Intersatellite Links
Developing Telecoms UK Overview Amazon Leo has submitted an application to launch a Direct-to-Device (D2D) system. These D2D-enabled Leo satellites will feature optical intersatellite links (laser connections) to support intelligent traf... -
SoftBank Proposes Optical Wireless Communication for NTN Realization: Leveraging Intersatellite, GEO, and HAPS Links
SoftBank Japan Overview SoftBank has published an article exploring the crucial role of optical wireless communication in realizing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and the potential of an innovative architecture combining LEO satellites, ... -
ORBES Unveils ‘Exo-ORB’ Inspection Satellite for On-Orbit Services: Future Plans Include Robotic Arm for Repairs
Payload Space USA Overview California startup ORBES has unveiled 'Exo-ORB,' its first robotic spacecraft designed for on-orbit servicing missions. Exo-ORB is engineered to perform detailed high-resolution inspections of host spacecraft f...
