A New Space Race in Satellite Manufacturing The satellite manufacturing industry is entering a boom period from 2024 through 2033, with “bus” platforms – the modular chassis of satellites – at the center of a fierce global competition. Established aerospace giants are vying with agile NewSpace startups to meet surging demand for satellites across Low-Earth…
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Executive Summary and Market Overview The global space industry is experiencing robust growth in the mid-2020s, driven by commercial innovation and rising government investment. In 2024, the global space economy reached an estimated $415 billion in revenue, up 4% from the previous year sia.org. Commercial satellite activities dominate, accounting for about $293 billion (71%) of this total sia.org. The number of…
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The Exploration Company declared its Mission Possible demo a partial success after a Falcon 9 launch, with successful reentry and communication but loss of contact before splashdown. The company plans another subscale flight before transitioning to its Nyx spacecraft. "It intends to launch this new subscale mission 'as soon as possible.'"
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) partners with Google Cloud to integrate generative AI into core operations, launching AI-powered podcasts using NotebookLM. This initiative cuts production costs by over 99% and increases speed by 95%. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said, "We have a comprehensive plan to make DEWA the world’s first fully AI-based utility."
Drone Laws in India 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations, Rules & PoliciesOverview of Drone Laws in India (2025) India has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for civilian drone operations as of 2025. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), oversees drone regulations in the country. Drones (referred …
Semiconductor Industry Roundup (June–July 2025): Advanced Chips, Equipment, and GeopoliticsAdvanced Node Progress and Breakthroughs The summer of 2025 saw significant strides in cutting-edge semiconductor process nodes. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continued to lead in 3 nm production, reportedly achieving near 90% yield on its 3 nm process – far ahead of rival Samsung…
The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 12:02 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise—it’s a present-day force reshaping industries, economies, and societies at a breathtaking pace. The first half of 2025 has seen a flurry of…
