Scientists develop self-healing material for extreme environments

05 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

A team of engineers has created a new composite material that repairs itself under high temperatures and mechanical stress. This breakthrough, announced on October 3, 2025, could transform industries like aerospace and manufacturing. The innovation addresses long-standing challenges in material durability.

ESA awards Italian firm nearly 50 million euros for mini Starship design

The European Space Agency has contracted an Italian company to develop a preliminary design for a small reusable rocket inspired by SpaceX's Starship. The deal, worth nearly 50 million euros, aims to bolster Europe's independent space access. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to create cost-effective launch capabilities.

Stoke Space secures $510 million in Series D funding

09 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Stoke Space, a rocket company founded in 2020, announced a $510 million Series D funding round on Wednesday, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $1 billion. The investment will support the completion and first flights of its innovative Nova rocket, targeted for launch in 2026. CEO Andy Lapsa stated the funds provide 'the runway to complete development' of the vehicle.

Spagna approva prestito multimiliardario ad Airbus per 105 elicotteri ad Albacete

Il governo spagnolo ha concesso un prestito di 3,68 miliardi di euro ad Airbus per la produzione di 105 elicotteri, nell'ambito del Piano Industriale e Tecnologico per la Sicurezza e la Difesa annunciato ad aprile. Questo finanziamento senza interessi e senza garanzie rafforzerà l'industria ad Albacete, dove gli aeromobili saranno prodotti. L'iniziativa risponde alle tensioni geopolitiche e mira a raggiungere l'obiettivo del 2% del PIL in spesa per la difesa.