Airbus, which aimed to launch a zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered aircraft within 15 years, has now delayed the project by up to a decade and cut its budget by 25% due to technical challenges and slow hydrogen adoption. The company has spent over $1.7 billion but recognizes the need for further refinement, shifting focus to hydrogen-fuel cells that generate energy for electric motors; however, this redesign has revealed additional challenges. Despite receiving government funding tied to green aircraft development, the project has shifted from a short-haul jet to a less appealing regional turboprop.
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'Serious Delays' Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China's Starlink Rivals
A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites, including the Qianfan broadband network, is significantly behind schedule, with only 90 of the planned 648 satellites launched, jeopardizing its competition with SpaceX's Starlink, which has around 8,000 satellites in orbit. Contributing to this delay is China's reliance on single-use rockets, as their current launch capabilities lag behind SpaceX's reusable technology. Want More Context? 🔎
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