Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, was featured in “Lunar gold rush: Uncovering the Moon’s hidden treasures” for The National. | February 2, 2024
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Power Grant Awarded to Alexander Cushen
Alexander Cushen, graduate student at U-M Climate and Space, was awarded a U-M Space Institute Power Grant in the amount of $5,000, for his project “ARC-LITE: Absorbance and Reflectance Characteristics of Lunar Dust for Imaging Technology and Exploration” in December 2023.
“With many missions planned to visit the Moon in the coming years, Continue Reading »
Power Grant Awarded to Ananyo Bhattacharya
Ananyo Bhattacharya, graduate student at U-M Climate and Space, was awarded a U-M Space Institute Power Grant in the amount of $1,400, for his project “PlanetGPT- A U-M GenAI Tool for Space Sciences and Engineering” in December 2023.
NASA’s 6-Pack of Mini-Satellites Ready for Their Moment in the Sun
In a mission led by Principal Investigator Justin Kasper, Ph.D., from U-M Climate and Space, six small satellites are now ready for launch in the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) Mission.
Researchers Lead Science, Discovery and Engineering Forward at AGU23
Many faculty, research scientists and students from the U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering attended the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in December 2023.
“99% of Space Junk is Undetectable. That Could Change Soon”
Dr. Nilton O. Renno, professor at U-M Climate and Space and U-M Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, were featured in an article titled “99% of Space Junk is Undetectable. That Could Change Soon” from Universe Today. The article discussed how they are currently working to detect Continue Reading »
“Colliding Space Junk Makes ‘Noise’ That Could Be Heard from Earth”
Dr. Nilton O. Renno, professor at U-M Climate and Space and U-M Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, were featured in “Colliding space junk makes ‘noise’ that could be heard from Earth” for Space.com | December 12, 2023
“New Theory Explains How Magnetic Switchbacks Form in the Solar Wind”
Dr. Gabor Toth, research professor at U-M Climate and Space, and Dr. Bart van der Holst, associate research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, were featured in “New theory explains how magnetic switchbacks form in the solar wind” for Space Daily. | December 3, 2023.
“In 2024, the Sun Enters Its Solar Maximum. Birds Don’t Know What’s About to Hit Them.”
Dr. Daniel Welling, assistant professor at U-M Climate and Space, was highlighted on “In 2024, the Sun Enters Its Solar Maximum. Birds Don’t Know What’s About to Hit Them.” for Popular Mechanics. | November 7, 2023.
U-M Space Institute Announces New Director
Dr. Chris Ruf, who works in the U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, will lead the U-M Space Institute as the new director.