AAC Clyde Space secures ESA funding to develop Sirius EDGE on board computerLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 08, 2025 AAC Clyde Space has received SEK 4.7 million from the ESA Phi-Lab Sweden programme to develop the foundation for its next-generation Sirius EDGE on-board computer platform for small satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles. The work will be carried out at AAC Clyde Space in Uppsala together with subsidiary Spacemetric in Sollentuna and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The proje
Northrop Grumman continues solid rocket motor development and test programNorthrop Grumman tested a solid rocket motor Dec. 4 as part of an internal program to advance solid rocket propulsion technologies. The post Northrop Grumman continues solid rocket motor development and test program appeared first on SpaceNews.
Stack Overflow launches AI Assist chatbot for developersStack Exchange Inc., the company behind the leading developer resource Stack Overflow, today announced the public launch of its new AI Assist feature. The company says it provides users with access to ...
China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development planChina’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions. The post China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan appeared first on SpaceNews.
Radiation hardened circuit platform expands space electronics developmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 BAE Systems has unveiled new advances for its radiation-hardened 12 nanometer RH12 Storefront technology, designed to support space missions requiring resilient integrated circuits. The RH12 Storefront offers a comprehensive library of application-specific integrated circuit development tools and proven intellectual property cores, allowing customers to produce system-on-chip solutions suited to
Avio Reaches Key Milestone in the Development of its FD1 Rocket DemonstratorItalian rocket builder Avio has completed a key hot-fire test of its methane-powered MR10 liquid rocket engine, which will initially power a single-stage demonstrator being developed under the company’s Space Transportation System (STS) programme. The company will now move on to the integration and testing phase of the single-stage FD1 demonstrator. In March 2023, Avio […] The post Avio Reaches Key Milestone in the Development of its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator appeared first on European Spaceflight.
SpaceX’s SLC-6 redevelopment green lightIn a pivotal step forward for an increase in commercial spaceflight from the West Coast,… The post SpaceX’s SLC-6 redevelopment green light appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
SpaceX launches 21 satellites for Space Development Agency ‘Transport Layer’ military networkThe satellites, made by York Space Systems, make up the first plane of a mesh network projected to have 126 spacecraft The post SpaceX launches 21 satellites for Space Development Agency ‘Transport Layer’ military network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Tournear leaves Space Development Agency for new role at Auburn UniversityDerek Tournear is now director of space innovation under Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute The post Tournear leaves Space Development Agency for new role at Auburn University appeared first on SpaceNews.
MaiaSpace Completes Burst Test Campaign and Begins Orbital Vehicle DevelopmentFrench rocket builder and ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has announced the completion of a months-long test campaign that subjected several subscale prototypes of its propellant tanks to high-pressure burst tests. In a 27 August update, the company revealed that over the six-month campaign it had conducted 15 burst tests of subscale propellant tanks, which MaiaSpace calls […] The post MaiaSpace Completes Burst Test Campaign and Begins Orbital Vehicle Development appeared first on European Spaceflight.
ICEYE Secures €9.38M in Funding from Poland’s National Development BankEarth observation data provider and satellite manufacturer ICEYE has secured over PLN 40 million (€9.38 million) in new funding from Vinci S.A., an investment vehicle of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Poland’s National Development Bank. As an investment vehicle for BGK, Vinci S.A. is tasked with investing in the commercialization and expansion of Polish startups. According […] The post ICEYE Secures €9.38M in Funding from Poland’s National Development Bank appeared first on European Spaceflight.
NASA-Developed Printable Metal Can Take the HeatUntil now, additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, of engine components was limited by the lack of affordable metal alloys that could withstand the extreme temperatures of spaceflight. Expensive metal alloys were the only option for 3D printing engine parts until NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, developed the GRX-810 alloy. The primary […]
ESA to Develop Hummingbird-Inspired Flying Mars ExplorerThe European Space Agency has published a call to tender for the development of “flapping wing technology” for a Mars surface explorer. In the 8 August call, the agency states that on Mars, a flapping-wing propulsion system could offer greater energy efficiency, manoeuvrability, structural robustness, and adaptability than conventional helicopter or fixed-wing alternatives. As a […] The post ESA to Develop Hummingbird-Inspired Flying Mars Explorer appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Ask HN: What toolchains are people using for desktop app development in 2025?I recently came across a comment [0] here that highlighted the challenges of building native desktop apps with LLMs. The commenter pointed out how scarce training resources have become—few blog posts, tutorials, or open-source projects exist compared to web or mobile development. They also noted that while desktop app development was a solid career path in the 90s, it's now seen as a dead end for most, outside of big players like Microsoft or Adobe.This got me thinking: My own experience with desktop development dates back to the late 90s using Turbo Pascal 6 in Delphi, and I'm out of the loop on modern practices. With the evolving landscape, I'm curious about what tools and workflows developers are actually using today.Some questions to spark discussion:- What programming languages and frameworks are popular for desktop apps? - Are there any go-to IDEs, build tools, or libraries that make development easier? - Do the above answers change if you care about code performance or efficienc
Genesis SFL Secures €300,000 to Develop Gen Re-Entry CapsuleCroatia-based Genesis Space Flight Laboratories has secured €300,000 in pre-seed funding to begin the development of GEN, a spacecraft designed to carry out frequent autonomous microgravity missions to and from low Earth orbit. The company originated in Slovenia in 2020 as the Genoplant Research Institute, developing the Genoplant Analyzer, a “portable laboratory” for plant diagnostics. […] The post Genesis SFL Secures €300,000 to Develop Gen Re-Entry Capsule appeared first on European Spaceflight.














