George Lauro

#AGoodRead #Energy Department Announces #Fusion Science and Technology #Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power - National strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy - Roadmap establishes a “unified strategy” for the U.S. fusion industry focused on three drivers: building critical infrastructure to close fusion materials and technology gaps; increasing innovation through advanced research, computing, and AI; and growing the fusion ecosystem through public-private partnerships, regional manufacturing hubs, and workforce development - Maps out DOE actions in the short-, mid- and long-term (2-3 years, 3-5 years, and 5-10 years respectively Report :  https://lnkd.in/gf2TXPT6 https://lnkd.in/gWGsCx3h

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🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our investment in Samara Aerospace’s $10 million Seed round to help bring more stability to satellites in orbit and enable high-sensitivity radio frequency (RF) detection for defense (e.g. hypersonic missiles) and commercial (e.g. vessels) applications.  The round was led by Balerion Space Ventures, with participation from IllinoisVentures GP LLC, MFV Partners, and Access Holdings Samara’s vision: Samara is building a new generation of high-stability satellites, called Hummingbirds, designed to detect the faintest RF emissions from Earth and its atmosphere. The problem: Modern satellites are optimized for cost and speed, at the expense of: ⚠️ Signal instability reducing data quality and reliability ⚠️ Limited ability to detect aircraft radar, ship transponders, and advanced weather systems ⚠️ Inefficiencies that translate into lost time, resources, and data What Samara does differently: At the core of Hummingbird is MSAC (Multifunctional Structures for Attitude Control), an active vibration-cancellation system. Instead of passively damping movements and jitters, MSAC actively eliminates them, allowing for: ✅ Extreme satellite stability for ultra-weak RF signal detection ✅ Support for much larger antennas and solar arrays without sacrificing agility ✅ Cut satellite size and weight without impacting performance Traction: Samara recently launched its technology demonstrator, “Cicada” with SpaceX and received Non-dilutive funding including a $4M SpaceWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) award and a NASA Phase I contract. These are in addition to more than $800m in LOIs that Samara holds with aerospace contractors and companies. Samara's plans to deploy a full constellation of these stabilised satellites, enabling faint radio signals detection for dual-use application: Defence: tracking fast-moving targets, including hypersonic missiles, with precision beyond existing technology.  Commercial/Civil: providing continuous monitoring and awareness of assets across the globe such as vessels and airplanes. What’s next: 🚀 First mission Hummingbird-1 planned for 2027 🏭 Scaling operations with a new 11,200-sq-ft production facility We’re excited to back Samara Aerospace alongside Balerion Space Ventures and What If Ventures, and are excited for what’s to come. You can read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/enZyy2Xu 💡 Want access to breakthrough ventures like Samara Aerospace? Join our investor network 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4AedRck Note: This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. #SpaceTech #Aerospace #DefenseTech #DeepTech #VentureCapital

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For decades, the potential of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in the microgravity environment of space has promised to deliver breakthroughs for treating and potentially curing a variety of diseases on Earth. Today, the first “Made in Space” medicines are beginning to enter the market, and a variety of ambitious biotech projects aboard the International Space Station continue to experiment and push the boundaries of space medicine. A notable example is Redwire Space’s collaboration with the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, where they aim to cultivate functional blood vessels within 3D bioprinted liver tissue. While this research is expected to take considerable time to complete and commercialize, it heralds a future where transplant patients may receive lifesaving organs crafted from their own genetic material. Going to space is not just about escaping Earth to settle other worlds; it’s about improving the quality of life on Earth for ourselves and our descendants. https://lnkd.in/gFsWzXpm

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Proud to see NanoClear Technologies secure a worldwide exclusive license for Atomic Layer Polishing from Caltech and JPL. A major leap forward as this NASA-originated technology moves from the lab to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing.

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