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Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines will form a joint venture focused on developing and commercializing a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The JV is planned to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources, following an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.

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2026-07-11T10:44:31.774604-07:00

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Ovzon completes GEO connectivity and terminal trials in Arctic conditions

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2026-07-10T11:30:15.234355-07:00

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Rolls-Royce highlights hydrogen propulsion readiness while stressing efficiency gains from existing products

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2026-07-10T05:16:16.907975-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications over inadequate environmental review

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2026-07-09T12:54:44.821732-07:00

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Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system Airbus and MTU Aero Engines will form a joint venture focused on developing and commercializing a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The JV is planned to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources, following an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.

2026-07-11T10:44:31.774604-07:00

Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system

Via Satellite

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Ovzon completes GEO connectivity and terminal trials in Arctic conditions Ovzon says it has completed multiple trials in the Arctic to validate its GEO connectivity and associated terminal technology in harsh polar environments, as it works to prove performance and readiness for deployment in similar operating conditions.

2026-07-10T11:30:15.234355-07:00

Ovzon completes GEO connectivity and terminal trials in Arctic conditions

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Rolls-Royce highlights hydrogen propulsion readiness while stressing efficiency gains from existing products Rolls-Royce says its hydrogen propulsion capabilities are positioned to benefit as market maturity approaches, but it’s prioritizing sustainability strategy through efficiency improvements from existing products. The approach links near-term performance gains to longer-horizon alternative-fuel readiness as demand and infrastructure develop.

2026-07-10T05:16:16.907975-07:00

Rolls-Royce highlights hydrogen propulsion readiness while stressing efficiency gains from existing products

SpaceNews.com

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Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications over inadequate environmental review Environmental and scientific groups are criticizing plans to move “orbital data center” processing into space without adequate environmental review. The groups call for a halt or pause at the FCC, arguing the push increases the stakes amid broader megaconstellation oversight concerns.

2026-07-09T12:54:44.821732-07:00

Environmental groups urge FCC to pause orbital data center applications over inadequate environmental review

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Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations Astrophysicists have developed an “ultra-black” coating concept aimed at mitigating the skyglow and observational interference attributed to increasingly dense satellite constellations. The approach targets reflectivity, seeking to lower how much sunlight satellites scatter back toward ground-based astronomy.

2026-07-09T12:00:30.984438-07:00

Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations

Space.com

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'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism

2026-07-09T11:09:45.077056-07:00

'Reckless' space-based data ce

Breaking Defense

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DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites The US Air Force says “space operational energy” is becoming a priority, with plans to convene industry days to enable collaboration with external partners. The push reflects DoD and Silicon Valley’s growing interest in solar power beaming satellites as an enabling energy concept for space operations.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00

DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites

Space.com

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US pushes for offshore rocket-launch sites amid public and environmental backlash The US administration is advancing plans to build offshore rocket launch sites, drawing criticism from opponents who argue the initiative would turn public waters into development areas for unverified “pipe dreams” and profit motives. The dispute centers on coastal and public-waters protection versus expanded domestic launch capacity.

2026-07-09T06:17:30.420548-07:00

US pushes for offshore rocket-launch sites amid public and environmental backlash

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