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Intel Unveils Rad-Hard Starfire Processor for Space Missions, Integrating AI for Enhanced On-Orbit Data Processing
HyperFRAME Research USA Overview Intel has launched 'Starfire,' a space-grade System-on-Chip combining 18A process CPUs and NPUs with Intel 3 node GPU tiles. This processor operates in extreme temperatures (-55°C to +125°C) and features ... -
NASA to Demonstrate LunaGrid-Lite Tethered Long-Range High-Power Lunar Transmission System in 2026
NASA TechPort - Project USA Overview NASA plans to demonstrate 'LunaGrid-Lite,' a tethered long-range, high-power electricity transmission system, on the Moon in 2026 to support critical long-duration lunar missions. Led by Astrobotic Te... -
University of Arizona Discovers Quantum Materials for Advanced Rad-Hard Electronics in Extreme Environments
University of Arizona News USA Overview Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered new properties in quantum materials that could significantly enhance the radiation hardness of electronic components and monitoring devices ... -
Orbital Data Centers Gain Traction Amid AI Boom: Starcloud Demonstrates Capability, SpaceX Seeks Approval
Digital Journal Canada Overview As the AI boom intensifies power, land, and water constraints for terrestrial data centers, interest in 'orbital data centers' is surging. This space-based computing concept, leveraging abundant solar ener... -
JAXA Successfully Launches and Lands RV-X Reusable Rocket Prototype, Joining Global Cost-Reduction Race
Space Japan Overview JAXA successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype at the Noshiro Testing Center, ascending 10 meters and performing a horizontal traverse before precise landing in ... -
SpaceX Starship Prepares for 13th Test Flight to Re-Attempt Booster Separation and Controlled Landing
Mashable USA Overview SpaceX is set to re-attempt the 13th test flight of its Starship system on July 24, 2026, after previous attempts were aborted due to engine ignition issues and weather. The primary objective of this flight is to va... -
Shimizu Corporation Proposes ‘Luna Ring’ Concept: 11,000km Lunar Solar Belt to Beam Clean Energy to Earth
OkDiario Japan Overview Shimizu Corporation has unveiled the 'Luna Ring' concept, a bold proposal to construct an 11,000 km solar cell belt on the Moon's equatorial region, aiming to transmit gigawatts of clean energy to Earth via microw... -
China’s Private Space Sector Eyes IPO Spree After Reusable Rocket Breakthroughs, Led by LandSpace’s $1.1B Funding Plan
Induqin China Overview China's commercial space sector is entering a decisive growth phase, with numerous private aerospace companies preparing for IPOs following significant advancements in reusable rocket technology. At least 15 space-... -
Infineon Unveils Rad-Hard 100 krad(Si) GaN Driver ‘RIC70115’ for Space, Surpassing Si-MOSFET Limitations
Bisinfotech Germany Overview Infineon Technologies announced the RIC70115, a radiation-hardened gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT driver designed for satellite and high-reliability space applications. This new product boasts 100 krad(Si) Total ... -
NASA and DOE Advance Nuclear Space Power: Lunar Reactor LR-1 for 2030 Deployment, Mars Mission SR-1 Freedom by 2028
World Nuclear Association USA Overview NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are accelerating the development of space nuclear power systems for deep space exploration and sustained lunar surface operations. They've signed an MOU ...
