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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, ... -
DIII-D Tokamak Utilized for Spacecraft Thermal Shield Research: Addressing Discrepancies in Jupiter Atmospheric Entry Data
arXiv USA Overview According to a new arXiv preprint, research using the DIII-D tokamak is investigating mass loss rates and failure modes of spacecraft Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. This study aims to refine ablation models... -
Planet Labs & Metals Unveils Orbital Manufacturing Platform for Advanced Materials, Titanium Alloys, and Biomedical Products in Microgravity
Planet Labs & Metals USA Overview Planet Labs & Metals has announced an orbital manufacturing platform designed to leverage the microgravity environment, supporting a robust commercial economy in low Earth orbit and beyond. The platf... -
Top 15 Space Manufacturing Startups Lead Microgravity Production: Featuring Varda Space, Space Forge, Catalyx Space
Space Startups International Overview The top 15 space manufacturing startups for 2026 have been announced, with companies like Varda Space (US), Space Forge (UK), and Catalyx Space (India) driving innovation in microgravity manufacturin... -
SpaceX Starship Faces Thermal Bridging and Plasma Intrusion Challenges in Re-entry Shield, Hindering Rapid Reusability
YouTube USA Overview SpaceX Starship's Thermal Protection System (TPS), designed to withstand over 2500°F (~1400°C) during re-entry, is encountering issues such as 'thermal bridging' through tile attachment hardware and 'plasma intrusion... -
In-Space Pharmaceutical Production Achievable: NASA Research Accelerates Medical Self-Sufficiency for Deep Space Missions
BioTecNika India Overview NASA and a research team are investigating a novel approach for astronauts to manufacture their own pharmaceuticals in space during deep-space missions. The study demonstrates the feasibility of producing therap...
