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| Aerospace and Defence Newsletter |
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| SpaceX recently completed its fifth Starship test flight on 13th October 2024, returning the rocket’s massive first-stage booster safely to its launch pad in Texas. |
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| Aitech has introduced a rugged AI supercomputer, the A230 Vortex, featuring the powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin System-on-Module (SoM), designed specifically for high-performance military applications. |
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| The Boeing Starliner spacecraft was supposed to become an integral part of NASA’s future missions, but now it seems its future is in jeopardy. So, what exactly has gone wrong? |
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| The unfortunate reality is that recent years have seen the emergence of several high-profile conflicts. Many countries are now on high alert, preparing their armed forces and defence mechanisms, either for their own protection or to support others. Missile OEMs and their supply chain partners in the defence industry are under pressure to develop and provide military forces with weapons that deliver both performance and reliability. Attaining this objective means ensuring the highly effective protection of sensitive missile electronics from the potentially disastrous effects of EMI (electromagnetic interference). |
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| The European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane-6 rocket finally made its debut on 9th July 2024, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This launch was a significant milestone for Europe, marking the first flight of the Ariane-6, which aims to replace the Ariane-5 and restore Europe’s autonomous access to space. However, the launch has since been sullied by a new debate – the Ariane-6 vs Falcon 9 from SpaceX. |
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| New studies from Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, show that almost all air travel within a 750-mile radius (1200 km) could be made with hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045, and with a novel heat exchanger currently in development, this range could be even further. |
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| Many software companies steer clear of the defence industry when identifying their core markets. Historically, procurement in the defence industry concentrates on obtaining tangible materials and equipment, resulting in procedures that conflict with many software licenses. |
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| The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into aircraft design represents a transformative shift within the aerospace industry. This integration is not merely about automating routine tasks but about redefining how aircraft are conceived, designed, manufactured, and maintained. |
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| Odysseus has established itself as the inaugural private spacecraft to softly land on the moon, pioneering commercial lunar missions and beyond. |
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| NATO quantum strategy has now been inaugurally adopted, marking a significant step towards revolutionising defence and security innovations. |
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