# aerospace
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Chinese Solar Suppliers Push Back on Space-PV Hype as Investors Eye New Frontier
Jinlang Technology and Tongguang Cable publicly denied involvement in supplying components for space-based photovoltaic systems, pushing back on market rumours. Their statements highlight the technical, commercial and regulatory gaps between terrestrial solar manufacturing and the nascent industry of space photovoltaics.
The Quiet Power Behind SpaceX: Gwynne Shotwell, the ‘Adult in the Room’ Reassuring Markets Ahead of a Giant IPO
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO, has long been the operational anchor behind Elon Musk’s ambitions, credited with rescuing the company during its 2008 crisis and sustaining key customer relationships. As SpaceX prepares for a high‑profile IPO, her steadiness reassures investors, even as public markets will demand clearer governance and succession structures than a founder‑centric private company has relied on to date.
Airbus Teams Up with Chinese Robot Maker UBTECH to Push Humanoid Automation into Aerospace
UBTECH and Airbus have formed a partnership to develop humanoid robots for aerospace tasks, combining UBTECH’s bipedal platforms with Airbus’s operational expertise. The collaboration highlights both the practical appeal of human-form robots in human-centric environments and the central technical challenge: building safe, reliable "brains" for use in regulated, safety-critical settings.
China Declares Domestic Breakthrough in Light-Sport Aircraft Systems — A Boost for General Aviation and Supply‑chain Resilience
China says it has achieved full domestic self‑sufficiency in the core systems of light‑sport aircraft, reducing reliance on imported parts and strengthening the country's general‑aviation industrial base. The milestone improves supply‑chain resilience and commercial competitiveness but must be followed by rigorous certification and safety records to unlock broader domestic and export markets.
South Korea Clears Development Tests of KF-21 Fighter, Mass Production Set to Begin This Year
South Korea's KF-21 fighter has completed its development flight tests and is slated for production deliveries in the second half of the year, DAPA announced. The milestone strengthens Seoul's aerospace industry and defense capabilities but still leaves practical challenges—certification, sustainment and integration—to be resolved before the jet significantly alters regional force balances.