All articles tagged with #helios
A photography student from Arts University Bournemouth launched sealed film on a high-altitude balloon to the edge of space to capture cosmic radiation directly on the film emulsion, creating abstract celestial images without a camera; the negatives were recovered in Connecticut after the 100,000+ foot ascent, and the HELIOS project aims to push for larger formats and deeper space shots.
Impulse Space raised $500 million in a Series D led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC to dramatically scale production of its Mira maneuverable spacecraft and Helios kick stage, addressing growing demand from civil, commercial, and national-security customers. With total funding now exceeding $1 billion, the company plans Caravan rideshare missions to GEO beginning in 2027, eyes a NASA CLPS 2.0 opportunity for a ~3-ton lunar lander, and intends to accelerate hiring (to about 500 employees) without enlarging facilities in the near term. No IPO plans are indicated.
AMD shares jumped about 11% after Intel’s earnings commentary reinforced demand for high-performance compute and AI infrastructure; Stifel analyst Ruben Roy remains constructive, highlighting AMD’s next‑generation MI450 and Helios rack‑scale platforms as key growth catalysts and expecting large deployments by hyperscalers like Meta and OpenAI later in 2026, setting up a multi‑year revenue expansion into 2027 with valuation supporting upside as execution unfolds.
The Pentagon is investing billions in laser weapons to enhance defense capabilities against a range of threats, from small rockets to ballistic missiles. Laser systems like the Iron Beam and DE M-SHORAD offer infinite interception opportunities, as they can recharge as long as there is electricity. The U.S. Army and Navy are actively testing and prototyping directed-energy systems, signaling a growing interest in the use of laser weapons in the military.