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BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

2 June 2026 at 21:40

If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable steel frame.

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Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers

3 June 2026 at 12:39

Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers.

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations

27 May 2026 at 16:47

NanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April 2025, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 […]

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