Hannover's expertise boosts groundbreaking fusion project
The PriFUSIO project, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and supported by an 18 million euro grant from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is setting a new course for the development of climate-neutral fusion power plants. The project brings together a diverse consortium including startups, mid-sized enterprises, and large corporations along with specialized NASA's Near Space Network Bolsters PACE Climate Mission Communications
NASA's Near Space Network has successfully enabled the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission to transmit its inaugural set of operational data to Earth, utilizing innovative data-storing technology and recent enhancements. These upgrades are designed to improve communication for PACE and other forthcoming science missions.
The PACE satellite, which travels approximately Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash


China to leverage growing commercial space sector to launch megaconstellations

Week in images: 15-19 April 2024
Week in images: 15-19 April 2024
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ESA and the EU agree to accelerate the use of space
ESA will work closely with the EU to use space to improve life on Earth, following an agreement signed today by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher (left) and the European Commission’s Director-General for Defence Industry and Space, Timo Pesonen.
Destination Earth goes live
Destination Earth goes live
Watch the event broadcast live from Finland on 10 June






