RAF Space Command to be established, launching in Scotland

In the newly announced government national defence and security spending plans, a new RAF Space Command is due be established, with plans to begin launching British satellites and rockets in 2022 from Scotland. The Prime Minister announced the £24.1bn spending, over the next 4 years, addressing national defence and security. This includes a new ‘Space ...

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Vodafone to deploy O-RAN in Ireland

Vodafone says it will roll out O-RAN across the North-West of the Irish Republic, as part of its plans to use O-RAN for ‘at least’ 2,600 sites in the UK. “It is a pivotal moment in the provision of mobile coverage to rural communities in Ireland,” says Vodafone Ireland CTO Didier Clavero, “as this pioneering ...

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Imec starts 6G R&D

Imec has launched a research program that aims to lay the groundwork for next-gen mobile communications. Dubbed ‘Advanced RF’, imec’s pre-competitive research initiative focuses on creating a roadmap beyond 5G device technology. One of the paths the imec researchers will explore includes the use of a hybrid III-V/CMOS approach to energy-efficiently and cost-effectively accommodate the ...

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Non-porous separator for li-ion batteries could increase capacity

Toray Industries has created a non-porous separator for lithium-ion batteries, that could dramatically increase capacity by enhancing safety of lithium metal anode batteries, notably in wearable electronic devices, drones, and electric vehicles. The lithium-ion battery market continues to expand, underscoring the need to lift the capacity and energy density of lithium-ion batteries. This situation has ...

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