space science and tech
Deploying Nuclear And Emerging Technologies For Space - Budget Face‑off
ESA’s 2026 budget totals €8.3 billion, dwarfing other space-related allocations and setting the stage for a fiscal showdown over emerging propulsion and power solutions. In my view, the balance between nuclear initiatives and Li-S battery breakthroughs will dictate how quickly affordable mega-constellations become a reality. ESA’s €8.