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Airbus signs deal with the ESA on upcoming Starlab space station

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It also introduces plans to establish a complete ‘end-to-end’ system with the Starlab space station as an LEO destination and a potential ESA-developed European cargo and crew transportation system. Last year, Nasa announced its intention to deorbit the ISS by plunging it into the Pacific Ocean by 2031.

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Air taxis ready for take off in Canada with public support, survey says

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Industry data shows the global air taxi and urban air mobility industry is forecast to see revenues grow from $2.3bn in 2021 to as much as $30.7bn by 2031, with more than 430,000 air taxis operating worldwide. It is being designed to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but fly almost twice as fast at a fraction of the cost.

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Empowering GCC Trade Through Smart Ports Innovation

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The Internet of Things (IoT) allows for the real-time monitoring and management of cargo, equipment, and environmental conditions. These measures are implemented to protect against potential threats and maintain the security and efficiency of cargo handling and port operations.

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China launches science laboratory into space

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The lab module was launched in China's most powerful rocket, the Long March 5B-Y3, and preceded by the Tianzhou-class cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-14 crewed spacecraft. The second module, known as the Mengtian (' Dreaming of the Heavens') , is due to be launched in October.

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Investment Trends in Decarbonization

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

million tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2031, 7.5 The mega-plant will integrate up to 4GW of solar and wind energy to produce up to 1.2 million tonnes of green ammonia, which translates to up to 600 tonnes per day of carbon-free hydrogen. The total investment value for this project is $8.4