space
Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
April 27, 2026 • 3 min. readMicron-scale “metajets” reveal a scalable approach to optical propulsion, using metasurfaces to control motion with light in multiple directions.
Human space research gets a boost from retired NASA centrifuge
April 20, 2026 • 5 min. readA NASA centrifuge finds a new home at Texas A&M’s Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab, enhancing research on health impacts of human space travel.
Same moon, different day: Artemis II begins new era of space exploration
April 1, 2026 • 8 min. readTwo Texas A&M astronauts share insights on the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, as NASA prepares to send humans farther from Earth than ever before.
Texas A&M Vashisht College of Medicine receives Dream Chaser spaceplane mock-up from Sierra Space
March 9, 2026 • 2 min. readThe collaboration supports advanced training and research in aerospace medicine.
Texas A&M develops TAMU-SPIRIT, a dedicated research platform on the International Space Station
Feb. 5, 2026 • 3 min. readThe partnership with Aegis Aerospace positions Texas A&M University System scientists at the forefront of space-based research and exploration.
Inaugural Captain’s Leadership Course participants, Guardians welcomed in Aggieland
Jan. 21, 2026 • 3 min. readFormally launching the partnership between Texas A&M University and the U.S. Space Force, an assumption of command ceremony welcomed students ahead of their first day of a four-week course melding military expertise and academic rigor.
Recognized for helping shape and equip principled leaders, Texas A&M University welcomes inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in four-week course.
Texas A&M University welcomes inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in four-week course
Dec. 12, 2025 • 4 min. readU.S. Space Force officers begin leadership training at Texas A&M’s Bush School, marking a new partnership focused on space security, aerospace expertise and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Texas A&M University researchers are investigating how changes in gravity affect cardiovascular function.
Most astronauts aboard ISS suffer from sinonasal congestion, study finds
Oct. 30, 2025 • 3 min. readNew research shows sinus and congestion symptoms are prevalent in space, offering insight into how prolonged exposure to microgravity affects human health.