China is continuing its push into reusable launch technology, and one of the most important milestones so far in 2026 has been the successful test of a 240-ton-class reusable rocket engine.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the space sector — but deploying AI beyond Earth remains a formidable technical challenge. A new initiative from the University of Leicester, based at Space Park Leicester, aims to change that.
The second generation of the Starlink constellation represents a major technological leap in satellite communications. With the authorization of the Gen2 network, SpaceX is preparing to deploy a new family of spacecraft designed to dramatically increase capacity, improve reliability, and expand global connectivity.
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At a time when climate adaptation, environmental monitoring and resilient infrastructure are rising on national and global agendas, Earth observation has never been more central to decision-making.
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From space research to terrestrial operations: Spacewear Astronaut Equipment, an Italian start-up specialized in the research and development of astronaut suits and equipment, has unveiled the SFB1 – Smart Flight Boots 1.
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In a landmark achievement, the space startup Starcloud has successfully trained an AI model in Earth orbit, signaling the arrival of space-based computing as a real and emerging industry.
Artificial Intelligence Goes Orbital: Computing Takes Its Next Leap into Space Read More »
China’s space industry witnessed a dramatic yet significant milestone when the Zhuque-3 rocket—developed by private aerospace company LandSpace—lifted off for its debut flight.
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A pioneering UK–European collaboration has reached a major milestone in the development of next-generation radioisotope power systems, completing the most comprehensive safety testing campaign ever conducted for a European-built Radioisotope Heater Unit (RHU).
A great moment of visibility for Italian excellence, demonstrating how strategic collaboration, innovation transfer, and cross-sector capabilities can shape the next wave of space-driven technologies.
Bridging Space Economies: Italy Showcases Aerospace Innovation in New York Read More »
This new fabric will be integrated into Spacewear’s next-generation spacesuit, the Smart Flight Suit 3 (SFS3) — designed to be safer, lighter and more sustainable.
But the innovation doesn’t stop there.
Spacewear’s research team is also developing materials capable of mitigating lunar dust, one of the biggest operational challenges for future missions on the Moon.
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