
space
Twenty years after the shuttle broke apart during re-entry, former NASA employees reflect on lessons learned in the disaster's aftermath.
Researchers at Texas A&M are looking at how multisensory virtual reality can support astronauts during future long-duration missions.
Former Astronaut Col. Eileen Collins To Speak At Texas A&M Oct. 18
Oct. 12, 2022 • 3 min. readThe cosmic pioneer will present Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards to two Aggie STEM majors.
NASA’s DART Mission And The Future Of Human Space Exploration
Sep. 28, 2022 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M expert explains the first-of-its-kind test and the continued importance of exploring asteroids and other celestial objects.
Texas A&M scientists have joined a $3-million NASA-funded research project testing and improving robots’ ability to assist planetary explorations.
Astronomers Celebrate Historic First Images From James Webb Telescope
July 12, 2022 • 6 min. readTexas A&M expert Casey Papovich reacts to the "awe-inspiring" scenes of the universe captured by the NASA telescope.
A Texas A&M doctoral student is working with professor Sam Palermo to design and test integrated circuits that have the ability to heal from the damaging effects of radiation.
Texas A&M Transfers Ownership Of NASA Space Shuttle Simulator
June 2, 2022 • 2 min. readA June 4 dedication ceremony will recognize the simulator's move to the Lone Star Flight Museum's permanent collection. The university acquired the simulator in 2011 for education and research.
Mysterious Dunes On Jupiter’s Moon Explained By Scientists’ New Model
May 26, 2022 • 2 min. readNew research co-authored by Texas A&M’s Ryan Ewing shows how dunes on Jupiter’s volcanically active moon, lo, were formed.
Researchers are working to enhance the current gas-pressurized suits to make them more accommodating for astronauts exploring planetary surfaces.