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How Will #DualTacticsDrive Carbon Emission Reduction in #Aerospace? The future of sustainable aviation relies on a combination of groundbreaking technologies like hydrogen-powered and #electricaircraft, as well as the scaling of #SustainableAviationFuels. These innovations will revolutionize short-haul and urban air mobility, helping the industry achieve net-zero emissions targets and paving the way for greener skies by 2035 and beyond. #SustainableAviation #CarbonReduction #NetZeroAerospace #GreenSkies #SAF #ZeroEmissionAircraft #HydrogenAviation #ElectricAviation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfFlight

Environmental life cycle assessment of reusable launch vehicle fleets: Large climate impact driven by rocket exhaust emissions Life cycle assessment of #launch vehicles including impacts from stratospheric radiative forcing. • Liquid hydrogen–oxygen fuelled fleets show lower impact than the liquid methane-oxygen fleet. • #Global #warming impacts in a 20 year horizon were 1.4–2.5×  higher than in a 100 year horizon. • #Climate impacts become up to 1000× higher when characterising high altitude emissions. • Impacts over the fleet lifetime comparable to annual emissions of global commercial aviation. Aerospace Centre of Excellence Andrew Wilson Guillermo Joaquín Domínguez Calabuig AstroAgency UK Space Agency Skyrora Ltd SaxaVord Spaceport UK #spacesustainability #lca #environment #climate

The Zephyr Solar Powered Airplane: A New Dawn for Cost-Efficient Solar Powered Cell Towers ✈ Introduction In the realm of technological innovation, the Zephyr solar-powered aeroplane stands out as a beacon of progress. Developed by Airbus, Zephyr is a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) that has set new records and demonstrated the extraordinary potential of solar power. Zephyr: The Solar Powered Marvel Zephyr operates in the stratosphere, above weather and conventional air traffic, and can continuously fly for months at a time. It achieved 36 days of stratospheric flight across two flights in 2021, setting a new world record for absolute altitude for its class of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at 76,100ft. The Zephyr S completed a successful 2021 test flight campaign in the United States, demonstrating its operational value to provide instant, persistent, and improved situational awareness. It carries an Optical Advanced Earth Observation System for Zephyr (OPAZ) payload, streaming Earth observation data. The Potentials of a Cost-Efficient Solar-Powered Cell Tower Zephyr’s capabilities extend beyond mere observation. It can serve as a tower in the sky, delivering direct-to-device connectivity with a reach of up to 250 terrestrial towers in difficult mountainous terrain. This makes it a promising candidate for future solar energy applications. High-Efficiency Solar Cells The efficiency of solar cells is a critical factor in the cost-effectiveness of solar-powered cell towers. Researchers at Soochow University have highlighted the potential for significant advancements in solar cell efficiency, focusing on high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. These cells offer high efficiency, exceeding 26% in laboratory conditions, and low cost, using relatively inexpensive materials and simple manufacturing processes. Floating Solar Plants Another promising development in the field of solar energy is the advent of floating solar plants. These plants represent a new renewable energy source that could potentially replace fossil fuels. The construction of the world’s first floating photovoltaic power station has led to continuous advancements in power generation by floating photovoltaics. #Airbus #Solar #Zephyr #Innovation https://lnkd.in/edZmUqDV

Interesting concept. Curious to see how this develops.. Solar-Powered Planes Take Flight https://lnkd.in/gDms24gy

As the world intensifies its focus on #sustainability, electrification will be the main force, challenging traditional norms and paving the way for innovation in flight ✈️ technology. To learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02FNbqh0 #Sourceability #Sourcengine #electrification #aerospace

The Solar Challenger's groundbreaking flight marked the first time a solar-powered aircraft had successfully completed a journey without relying on battery reserves. With a wingspan of 47 feet, the aircraft cruised at an altitude of 11,000 feet at an average speed of 30 miles per hour, powered solely by 16,000 solar cells on its wings. #nationalaviationhistorymonth #fcu 📷 credit: Keystone/Zuma Press

Curious about how hydrogen fuel cells can power aircraft? 🎥 In this video, our Director of Engineering, Robert Marsh, breaks down how we've developed a hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system to retrofit the iconic Britten-Norman Islander 👇 Discover more about our cutting-edge hydrogen technology here: https://lnkd.in/gak3qZji #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenAviation #HydrogenTechnology #HydrogenFuelCell #Aviation #FutureFlight #CranfieldAerospace #ProjectFresson #CleanerSkies #ZeroEmissions #SustainableAviation

🔊 The Clean Sky 2 SOLIFLY project is making significant strides toward the electrification of air travel. By integrating electrical storage directly into aircraft structures through multifunctional "structural batteries," SOLIFLY has demonstrated how this innovation can 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬. 👍 This breakthrough could substantially reduce aircraft emissions and support the EU Green Deal's goal of carbon-neutral air travel by 2050. ➕ The project also highlights the importance of reducing aviation's environmental impact through technology-driven solutions like hybrid-electric propulsion and e-taxiing. Read on 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dAvQjz9U #CleanAviation #SOLIFLY #CS2 #Research #Innovation

https://buff.ly/3yynxT4 "Modern commercial aircraft flying could be contributing more to climate change through longer-lived contrails, a new study has found." #engineering #aerospace

Robert Marsh from SATE partner Cranfield Aerospace Solutions explains more about the technology behind hydrogen fuelled aircraft, one of the key innovations that could help drive us towards #NetZero aviation 🛫