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Finland: Drone Test Of Planetary Landing Radar

The drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today’s cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe driving functions. ESA worked with the...

Honda, Mitsubishi Form EV Battery Joint Venture

Honda Motor Co. (Honda) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (OTCPK:MMTOF) announced plans on Thursday to establish a new 50-50 joint venture company called Altna Co. in July. The new joint venture is based on the memorandum of understanding the two automakers signed in...

Solar-Powered Planes Take Flight

Imagine airplanes powered only by energy from the sun, some so light they can be launched from the ground by hand, others gathered in giant “parking lots” in the stratosphere. Those are the types of aircraft being developed now that are bringing the dream of solar-...