Polytechnic University of Milan

Terran Orbital's Tyvak International Secures European Defense Agency Contract for Pioneering VLEO Satellite Project

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant leap forward in military space technology.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking project focuses on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite exploration, marking a significant leap forward in military space technology.
  • Tyvak International, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite design, development, and spaceflight heritage, will spearhead critical aspects of the project.
  • “We are delighted to announce our participation in this significant EDA VLEO contract,” said Fabio Nichele, Chief Executive Officer of Tyvak International.
  • By doing so, we will drive advancements in satellite technology and propel future defense capabilities.”
    This contract underscores the unwavering commitment of Tyvak International to push the boundaries of satellite technology.

Tyvak International Completes Test Readiness Review of the Milani Nano Satellite

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Tyvak International, European leader in small satellite solutions, today announced together with its project partners the successful achievement of Test Readiness Review of the Milani spacecraft.

Key Points: 
  • Tyvak International, European leader in small satellite solutions, today announced together with its project partners the successful achievement of Test Readiness Review of the Milani spacecraft.
  • A critical component of the Hera planetary defense mission, Milani will be the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first deep-space nanosatellite.
  • In this exploration, Tyvak International is joined by an excellent consortium of European industries and research centers from Finland, Czech Republic, and Italy.
  • “Terran Orbital is proud of Tyvak International’s successful achievement of the Test Readiness Review,” said Terran Orbital Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Marc Bell.

Elena Baturina's BE OPEN think tank supports youth empowerment in the energy sector at SES2023 and COP28

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Friday, December 1, 2023

They participated in the international and interdisciplinary programme that strives to prepare young people for a career in the energy transition, showcasing underrepresented voices in the energy space and empowering youth to build important relationships with peers and industry professionals.

Key Points: 
  • They participated in the international and interdisciplinary programme that strives to prepare young people for a career in the energy transition, showcasing underrepresented voices in the energy space and empowering youth to build important relationships with peers and industry professionals.
  • From November 29 to December 1, united by the theme Reimagining the Future, SES 2023 provided delegates with the knowledge and connections needed to take on local energy challenges and pursue their own projects.
  • It became the largest youth-led energy event in the world that provides space for hundreds of young people to collaborate on sustainable energy solutions.
  • In the Green Zone the delegates attended a number of panel sections on Energy Diplomacy, Energy Security and Private Sector Action.

Elena Baturina's BE OPEN think tank supports youth empowerment in the energy sector at SES2023 and COP28

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 1, 2023

From November 29 to December 1, united by the theme Reimagining the Future, SES 2023 provided delegates with the knowledge and connections needed to take on local energy challenges and pursue their own projects.

Key Points: 
  • From November 29 to December 1, united by the theme Reimagining the Future, SES 2023 provided delegates with the knowledge and connections needed to take on local energy challenges and pursue their own projects.
  • It became the largest youth-led energy event in the world that provides space for hundreds of young people to collaborate on sustainable energy solutions.
  • The organisers enabled the participation of youth from diverse backgrounds, especially young people from marginalized communities and developing countries, who had the opportunity to amplify their capacities and scale up their clean energy projects.
  • In the Green Zone the delegates attended a number of panel sections on Energy Diplomacy, Energy Security and Private Sector Action.

ZBOM 2024 Global New Product & Global Strategy Launch Event Was Successfully Held

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The 2024 ZBOM's new global products -- "ISOLA COMACINA II" and "Masterpiece" were released. ZBOM also joined hands with representatives of strategic partners from the IUR circles to launch the "ZBOM HOME+ Global Development Plan" at the event, officially kicking off the exciting start of the ZBOM brand's journey overseas.

Key Points: 
  • On November 6, 2023, ZBOM, a leading brand in China's customized home furnishing industry, held the 2024 Global New Product and Global Strategy Launch Event in Bangkok, Thailand, fully starting ZBOM brand's new journey of entering the global market.
  • The 2024 ZBOM's new global products -- "ISOLA COMACINA II" and "Masterpiece" were released.
  • ZBOM also joined hands with representatives of strategic partners from the IUR circles to launch the "ZBOM HOME+ Global Development Plan" at the event, officially kicking off the exciting start of the ZBOM brand's journey overseas.
  • From "ZBOM Home" to "ZBOM Brand", from "Product Export" to "Brand Going Overseas", as a representative global home furnishing brand, ZBOM is keeping up with the times and continuously innovating development models.

Stefano Boeri Architetti, the international architectural practice leader in Vertical Forests, protagonist of the 2nd edition of the World Forum on Urban Forests in Washington DC with the design philosophy Green Obsession

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

According to the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, by 2050 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas.

Key Points: 
  • According to the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, by 2050 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas.
  • Urban forests are the key allies in the fight against climate change, providing clean air, mitigating the urban heat island effect, managing stormwater, and much more.
  • This is the main theme of the second edition of the World Forum on Urban Forests hosted in Washington DC from 16 to 20 October 2023.
  • Parco Italia also dialogues with existing protected areas, both in terms of active conservation and strengthening of natural spaces.

World Forum on Urban Forests to Convene Global Leaders For Five-Day Conference

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The world’s most influential urban forestry leaders are set to descend on Washington D.C. in mid-October for the World Forum on Urban Forests.

Key Points: 
  • The world’s most influential urban forestry leaders are set to descend on Washington D.C. in mid-October for the World Forum on Urban Forests.
  • “The World Forum on Urban Forests is a global call to action for tree champions working to amplify the impact of forests in their cities.
  • Programming focuses on a range of topics including addressing urban heat, equitable distribution of tree canopy, climate change adaptation and establishing biodiversity in urban forests.
  • The World Forum on Urban Forests comes soon after the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act’s historic $1.6 billion investment in urban forestry.

Foundation stone laid for Gasometer within Politecnico's new Bovisa-Goccia campus

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MILAN, Italy, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gasometer construction site on the future new Bovisa-Goccia campus of Politecnico di Milano officially started on September 22.

Key Points: 
  • MILAN, Italy, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gasometer construction site on the future new Bovisa-Goccia campus of Politecnico di Milano officially started on September 22.
  • The symbolic gesture marking the start of the construction was the planting of a tree, dedicated to Federico Bucci, Deputy Rector of the Mantua campus, who recently passed away.
  • “With the start of the Gasometer renovation works, a new phase begins for Bovisa.
  • Tree-lined pedestrian pathways connecting the campus to the Civic Schools will be included.

BE OPEN congratulates the winners of Public Vote and Founder's Choice Prizes in the Better Energy by Design competition focused on SDG#7

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

These competitions are open to students, graduates and young professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and media.

Key Points: 
  • These competitions are open to students, graduates and young professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and media.
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • It creates a vertical garden that works as insulation and shading panel, helping households save energy.
  • The winners of the First, Second and Third Prizes were selected by the BE OPEN international jury out of all submissions over the categories of Powered by Renewables, Save More Energy, Reducing Energy Gap.

BE OPEN congratulates the winners of Public Vote and Founder's Choice Prizes in the Better Energy by Design competition focused on SDG#7

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

These competitions are open to students, graduates and young professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and media.

Key Points: 
  • These competitions are open to students, graduates and young professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and media.
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • It creates a vertical garden that works as insulation and shading panel, helping households save energy.
  • The winners of the First, Second and Third Prizes were selected by the BE OPEN international jury out of all submissions over the categories of Powered by Renewables, Save More Energy, Reducing Energy Gap.