MELBOURNE, Australia, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Australia-based Centelon Group’s astronomy outreach arm – Cosmofluencer, has recently teamed up with the World Space Academy (WSA) with the common goal of strengthening space education among the next generation.

The idea is to blend Cosmofluencer’s hands-on science-communication and student-engagement experience with World Space Academy’s international education frameworks to make astronomy accessible to all.

The partnership is dedicated to inspiring students, promoting innovation, and fostering international collaboration. This will be achieved through interactive summer workshops, project-based learning modules, and science-communication training that exposes students to real-world space topics and career pathways.

“Through this collaboration, we aim to make astronomy more accessible, inspiring, and future-ready for students by combining hands-on outreach with international learning frameworks,” said Navdeep Singh, Founder – World Space Academy.

The 14 Days ISEI Summer Workshop

The first offering from the partnership is a Summer Workshop from the International Space Education Institute (ISEI), a leading organization in Leipzig, Germany. Founded in 2005, ISEI was set up to inspire young adults to take up careers in Space.

The ISEI, through WSA, annually offers the Summer Workshop, as a 14-day immersive session on-campus, that blends theoretical knowledge with industrial exposure. With a focus on rover design and fabrication, this one-of-a-kind workshop seeks to introduce students to space technology and innovation through hands-on learning.

“At ISEI, we believe the future of space exploration begins with young minds who are given the chance to build, experiment, and dream boldly,” said Ralf Heckel, Founder of ISEI. “Through this program, we want students to experience the excitement of rover design while discovering how innovation, teamwork, and curiosity can shape the space technologies of tomorrow.”

The program is open to schools that value future-ready learning for their students. Based on the pre-determined eligibility criteria, a batch of 15 students will be selected to participate in the program to be conducted in Leipzig, Germany.

Besides the daily fabrication workshops and team assignments, the program also seeks to offer students a glimpse into German culture through city experiences.

Why This Program Matters

The global space sector is entering a period of remarkable growth, driven by increasing government investment and rising private-sector participation. As the industry expands, it is creating new opportunities across engineering, robotics, manufacturing, data systems, and future-focused innovation.

Yet space remains underrepresented in school curricula, leaving a gap between classroom learning and real-world industry exposure. Workshops like this help bridge that gap by making space education more accessible, practical, and inspiring for the next generation.

“Such programs are essential if we want young learners to be truly prepared for the careers of tomorrow,” says Cosmofluencer founder Paul Savio. “They give students early exposure to space science, hands-on learning, and the confidence to explore a future in this fast-growing field.”

For schools and parents, the value is clear: this is not just an educational experience, but a meaningful step toward preparing children for the emerging opportunities in the space economy.

Discover more on the program and how to take part – https://cosmofluencer.space/wsa-international-summer-workshop-program/

About Cosmofluencer

Cosmofluencer (https://cosmofluencer.space/) is a vibrant network of space enthusiasts brought together by a shared passion for exploring the cosmos and uncovering its mysteries. Our mission is simple: to demystify space science and build an inclusive community of astrophiles, making space knowledge accessible to all.

About World Space Academy

The World Space Academy (https://worldspaceacademy.com/) was constituted to enhance the standards and opportunities in the field of Space Exploration and Research. The company is committed to providing a common platform for exchange of ideas for collaborative research that expands learning to the roots of society.

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XI’AN, China, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi is strengthening its commitment to innovation in solar mobility by supporting two of the world’s leading solar racing teams at the 2026 Elektrek American Solar Challenge (ASC), one of North America’s premier solar-powered endurance competitions. This year’s ASC takes competitors from Minnesota to Texas, with much of the route following the historic Route 66 corridor.

Taking place from July 25 to August 1, the ASC challenges teams to cover the greatest cumulative distance over eight days, rather than compete for outright speed. As they traverse diverse climate zones and complex terrain, teams must continuously optimize energy management and strategic decision-making throughout the endurance challenge.

For LONGi, the competition serves as more than a race — it is a real-world platform for validating and advancing next-generation photovoltaic technologies.

Expanding Partnerships with Two of the World’s Leading Solar Racing Teams

Following its collaboration with Belgium’s Innoptus Solar Team at the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), LONGi has further strengthened its technical collaboration within the global solar racing community.

For the 2026 season, LONGi is partnering with both Belgium’s Innoptus Solar Team and the Netherlands’ Delft Solar Team. Both teams ranked among the top three at the 2025 BWSC and represent the only two European teams competing in this year’s Elektrek American Solar Challenge.

The expanded collaboration reflects LONGi’s continued commitment to working alongside global innovators to explore the potential of photovoltaic technology through real-world engineering challenges.

High-Efficiency BC Technology at the Core

Solar racing represents one of the most challenging applications for photovoltaic technology. With extremely limited surface area available on the vehicle, every solar cell must achieve maximum conversion efficiency while maintaining reliability under dynamic operating conditions, curved vehicle surfaces, temperature variations, and long-distance endurance challenges.

To meet these requirements, LONGi provides tailored BC (Back Contact) technology solutions for both teams.

Innoptus Solar Team is equipped with LONGi’s customized high-efficiency BC flexible modules, specifically designed for the curved surfaces and lightweight architecture of solar race cars. Meanwhile, Delft Solar Team integrates LONGi’s high-efficiency BC solar cell strings into its vehicle’s energy system.

As the vehicle’s sole direct energy source, the photovoltaic system determines how effectively sunlight can be converted into usable power. High conversion efficiency, lightweight design, and operational reliability provide the foundation for innovations in aerodynamics, energy management, and vehicle control.

Technology, Strategy and Teamwork: Making Peak Performance Possible

Achieving peak performance in the Elektrek American Solar Challenge requires more than advanced photovoltaic technology alone. As the foundation of every solar race car, high-efficiency PV technology determines how much energy the vehicle can capture from sunlight and directly influences the power available throughout the journey.

Beyond the photovoltaic system, teams must continuously balance energy management, route strategy, and driving decisions based on changing sunlight conditions, weather patterns, and terrain. Every choice plays a role in maximizing the vehicle’s potential and extending its range throughout the eight-day challenge.

Peak performance is also made possible through close collaboration between drivers, engineers, and technology partners. By combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and teamwork, these collaborations transform innovative concepts into real-world performance.

Through its partnerships with leading solar racing teams, LONGi continues to explore the possibilities of high-efficiency photovoltaic technology in demanding environments, gaining valuable insights that help advance future solar applications.

Driving Innovation Beyond the Race

LONGi’s partnerships with leading solar racing teams are built on technical collaboration and co-creation rather than sponsorship alone.

The company views solar motorsport as an innovation platform where advanced photovoltaic technologies can be validated, refined, and further developed under real operating conditions.  technology innovation, combining expertise across industries to accelerate breakthroughs in photovoltaic performance.

The value of these partnerships extends beyond the race itself. By working together with engineers, researchers, and innovators around the world, LONGi aims not only to provide advanced solar technologies, but also to foster an open innovation ecosystem where collective insights and collaboration help expand the boundaries of what solar energy can achieve.

As the global energy system evolves toward a more sustainable and integrated future, LONGi remains committed to advancing photovoltaic innovation, strengthening collaboration across the energy ecosystem, and unlocking new possibilities for a cleaner energy transition.

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Research from Sonatype and Forrester examines how AI is driving precision software supply chain attacks – and what this means for software governance, enterprise resilience, and responsible AI adoption across highly regulated industries.

HYDERABAD, India, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sonatype®, the company helping enterprises accelerate agentic software development with confidence, is bringing together technology, cybersecurity, and business leaders in India in association with Forrester to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping software supply chain risk – and what enterprises must do to respond.

The discussion is informed by Sonatype’s latest research, The Trust Economy of Software: How AI is Reshaping Software Supply Chain Risk for Financial Services. Based on an analysis of 9,747 verified malicious package advisories between January 2020 and May 2026, along with enterprise telemetry from the financial services sector, the study reveals a fundamental change in attacker behaviour.

Software supply chain attacks are no longer driven primarily by scale. Attackers are increasingly using precision campaigns designed to impersonate trusted software, target developers, and influence component-selection decisions before code reaches production. The implications are especially significant for India, one of the world’s fastest-growing software development hubs and a global centre for financial technology, digital engineering, and Global Capability Centres. As Indian enterprises and GCCs expand their use of open-source software, third-party components, and AI-assisted development, the ability to govern what enters the software lifecycle is becoming a strategic business priority.

“AI is helping development teams assemble software faster, but it is also accelerating the number of decisions they make about what software to trust. Attackers understand that shift. They are no longer relying only on scale; they are investing in precision attacks that look familiar, targeting developers directly, and executing before traditional controls have a chance to intervene. For Indian enterprises and GCCs, the priority is not to slow AI adoption. It is to establish trusted governance at the point where software enters development,” said Abhishek Chauhan, Senior Director of Technology and India Country Head, Sonatype.

Sonatype’s research found:

Targeted malicious package advisories increased 75-fold in two years, rising from 28 in 2023 to 1,576 in 2025.47% of malicious packages now impersonate trusted software, using familiar names, integrations, and utilities to appear legitimate.53% of malicious packages analysed in 2025 targeted developers during installation, before traditional security controls could intervene.More than one in four malicious package advisories now uses advanced techniques, including obfuscation, multi-stage droppers, and backdoors.

The findings highlight the need for enterprises to move beyond reactive vulnerability management by ensuring security begins before a component enters the build, not after it reaches production.

Speaking at the event was Ashutosh Sharma, VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester.

Software development is entering a new phase as AI changes not only how code is written, but also how software components are discovered, selected, and integrated. As organizations accelerate AI adoption, governance must evolve alongside development practices. Understanding how software trust is established and how software supply chain risks are changing will become increasingly important for organizations seeking to balance innovation with resilience.

For India’s financial institutions, digital-native enterprises, and GCCs, the opportunity is clear: lead the next phase of AI-driven software development by governing software assembly with the same speed and discipline with which it is being created. As open-source and AI-assisted workflows become central to innovation, software confidence must move beyond compliance to become a source of competitive advantage – enabling faster delivery, stronger resilience, and more trustworthy AI adoption.

About Sonatype:

Sonatype is the company that accelerates agentic software development with confidence. Trusted by thousands of enterprises and millions of developers, Sonatype helps organizations govern the open-source, AI-generated, and third-party components that power modern software. As the steward of Maven Central and the company behind Nexus Repository, Sonatype provides unmatched visibility into how software is built, consumed, and secured – helping teams move faster, reduce risk, and ship software with confidence at AI scale. To learn more, visit www.sonatype.com

About Forrester:

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions to be bold at work and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model help executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit www.Forrester.com

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