Nuclear submarine, graduate of French astronaut Sophie Adeno, future president of the Polytechnic Institute… Five images of the week

TechnicAtome launches Tourville submarine nuclear boiler plant

French nuclear defense propulsion specialist TechnicAtome has announced the first divergence of the nuclear boiler room of Naval Group’s third of six Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarines, Tourville.

Sophie Adeno prepares for her first space flight

April 22nd was Sophie Adeno’s graduation! The 41-year-old French engineer and military officer graduated with her four fellow Europeans from the “class of 2022” (as well as an Australian) with the intention of officially becoming an astronaut. Thus, she has completed her training and will continue training with a view to being assigned to future space missions.

Philippe Varen, future president of the Polytechnic Institute.

Although the term of office of the former president of the École Polytechnique and the Paris Polytechnic ended last September, the Ministry of the Armed Forces appears to have finally chosen his successor. Philippe Waren, the former head of PSA, will lead both boards by the summer of 2024, but without the corresponding executive functions.

Volkswagen relaunches in China

At the Beijing Auto Show this week, Volkswagen unveiled the ID concept car. The code foreshadows future models specifically designed for the local market. The German auto giant wants to restart operations there as its sales plummet amid competition from Chinese manufacturers. Volkswagen wants to cut costs at its Chinese factories to be as competitive as its rivals and hopes to sell 4 million vehicles a year by 2030.

Here is the future tallest tower in the USA

The tallest tower in the United States may not be built in New York, but in Oklahoma City. Located in an area known for tornadoes or earthquakes, its peak can reach 1,907 feet (581.25 meters).

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