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Human Exploration of Mars: National Academies Give NASA Their Recommendations

Posted on December 10, 2025 (December 11, 2025) by U-M Space Institute

NASA hired the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to identify the scientific community’s priority objectives for human study and exploration of Mars, as well as the types of measurements, samples and studies needed to complete the objectives. The Academies delivered their report to NASA in December.

U-M Awarded up to $7.5M to Bring Heat-Tolerant Semiconductors From Lab to Fab

Posted on February 21, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by U-M Space Institute

Heat-resistant sensing and computing chips made of silicon carbide could advance aircraft, electric and gas-powered vehicles, renewable energy, defense and space exploration—and University of Michigan researchers are leading a multimillion dollar collaborative effort to bring more of them to market. Funded by the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub, the project is launching with $2.4 million in initial funding, and could receive up to $7.5 million over three years.