The NASA Parker Solar Probe, a mission led by Principal Investigator Justin Kasper of the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space, is making headlines in its “mission to touch the Sun.” The probe was featured in the article “Touching a star; NASA probe set to make record-setting solar approach!” by FOX
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“Marquette High School Students Research Solar Flares”
Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, a research faculty member at U-M Climate and Space, was featured in the article, “Marquette High School students research solar flares” for Upper Michigan Source. The article highlights the importance of engaging youth in space science. | November 20, 2024
“Crimson Trail Lights the Way at This U.P. Dark Sky Park”
Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, an associate research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, was featured in the article, “Crimson Trail Lights the Way at This U.P. Dark Sky Park” for MLive. The article highlights innovations in sustainable lighting for stargazing. | November 6, 2024
“NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle”
Elsayed Talaat, director of space weather operations at NOAA and a U-M Climate and Space alumnus, was featured in “NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle” for the NASA Newsroom. Representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the Sun Continue Reading »
“U-M Selected by the U.S. Space Force for Research Development Institute”
Dr. Benjamin Jorns, an associate professor for Michigan Aerospace Engineering and the director of the Plasmadynamics and Electric Propulsion Laboratory (PEPL), was featured in “U-M selected by the U.S. Space Force for research development institute” for The Michigan Daily. The University will receive $34.9 million in funding to work alongside the Rochester Continue Reading »
“Space Force Awards $45 Million to Universities for Propulsion and Power Research”
The University of Michigan was featured in “Space Force Awards $45 Million to Universities for Propulsion and Power Research” for SpaceNews. The U.S. Space Force awarded nearly $45 million to the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan to spearhead advanced research in space power and propulsion. | September 16, 2024
“The Seven Most Interesting Discoveries We’ve Made by Exploring Saturn”
Dr. Cheng Li, an assistant professor at U-M Climate and Space, was featured in “The Seven Most Interesting Discoveries We’ve Made by Exploring Saturn” for Smithsonian Magazine. Li unveiled the cause of Saturn’s giant storms that sometimes last for months. | September 16, 2024
“USSF Announces Selections for Advanced Space Power, Propulsion Research”
The University of Michigan was featured in “USSF Announces Selections for Advanced Space Power, Propulsion Research” for United States Space Force News. The United States Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, selected Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Michigan to lead the USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute Continue Reading »
“Awaiting their Return from Space”
Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, an assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, discussed the challenges of a “space rescue” for stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, as well as the risks involved with the Boeing Crew Flight Test in the episode “Awaiting their Return from Space” published on The Continue Reading »
“University of Michigan Wins NASA’s Lunar Lander Challenge Award”
A University of Michigan student team was featured in “University of Michigan Wins NASA’s Lunar Lander Challenge Award” for United Press International. NASA announced the University of Michigan team to be the winner of the inaugural Human Lander Challenge, a challenge designed to provide solutions for landing humans on the moon. | July