ESA will pay an Italian company nearly $50 million to design a mini-Starship
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ESA will pay an Italian company nearly $50 million to design a mini-Starship

The European Space Agency signed a contract Monday with Avio, the Italian company behind the small Vega rocket, to begin designing a reusable upper stage capable of flying into orbit, returning to Earth, and launching again. This is a feat more difficult than recovering and reusing a rocket’s booster stage, something European industry has also...

Camera expresses belief in Italian future; Lorenzo Bertelli concerned Armani might pass into foreign hands
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Camera expresses belief in Italian future; Lorenzo Bertelli concerned Armani might pass into foreign hands

Published September 24, 2025 Prada senior executive and family heir Lorenzo Bertelli on Wednesday expressed concern that the house of Giorgio Armani might pass into foreign hands, a common apprehension among senior Italian luxury executives.  Lorenzo Bertelli – Camera della Moda “Naturally, I fully respect the right of Signor Armani to do as his wishes...