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Scientists launch first satellite mission to test revolutionary new solar tech — here's how it stacks up
(They're also being tested at the International Space Station.) After a successful launch in July, the early results are in.
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Space-based solar power to be beamed to Iceland by 2030
UK startup Space Solar has signed an agreement with Reykjavik Energy that could see Iceland become the first country to ...
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Harnessing solar power from space
It’s hard to wrap your head around, but a joint venture between British and Icelandic companies is developing a space-based solar power plant that they hope can deliver enough electricity to power up ...
Iceland looking to add space solar power to its sources of renewable energy by 2030
The U.K. based aerospace company, Space Solar, plans to launch its space-based solar power plant by 2030 to deliver clean ...
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World's first wood-panelled satellite launched into space
The world's first wood-panelled satellite has been launched into space to test the suitability of timber as a renewable ...
Tianzhou-8 heads for Chinese space station with increased payload capacity
Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province on November 15, ...
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Cargo ship launched to space station with supplies, science gear and holiday treats for crew
One of the more unusual payloads: Lignosat, a small wooden satellite using a framework of magnolia panels built by ...
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Geo explainer: What is the solar cycle and how does it affect us?
Discover more about the Sun's solar cycle and how it impacts us here on Earth, from increased auroras to overwhelmed power ...