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The Astraeus Space Institute, along with C-STARS and the In-Space Bio Hub, has signed an MOU with the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich to advance global space research, in-space biomanufacturing, and workforce development.
August 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Astraeus Space Institute, along with C-STARS and the In-Space Bio Hub, has signed an MOU with the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich to advance global space research, in-space biomanufacturing, and workforce development.
Breaking Down Disciplinary Barriers in Spaceflight Health
UF emergency physician & Astraeus member Dr. Peter Alexandrov just wrapped a rotation with space station company
Vast.
news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
UF emergency physician & Astraeus member Dr. Peter Alexandrov just wrapped a rotation with space station company
Vast.
news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
July 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Breaking Down Disciplinary Barriers in Spaceflight Health
UF emergency physician & Astraeus member Dr. Peter Alexandrov just wrapped a rotation with space station company
Vast.
news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
UF emergency physician & Astraeus member Dr. Peter Alexandrov just wrapped a rotation with space station company
Vast.
news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
UF researchers are working on solutions that could help shield the nation from the next big solar storm.
🔗 Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
🔗 Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
July 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
UF researchers are working on solutions that could help shield the nation from the next big solar storm.
🔗 Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
🔗 Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
We’re proud to share that Dr. Rob Ferl, Director of the Astraeus Space Institute, and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, Chair of the Astraeus Council, were awarded the Space Pioneer Award for Excellence in Science by the National Space Society. @ufresearch.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We’re proud to share that Dr. Rob Ferl, Director of the Astraeus Space Institute, and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, Chair of the Astraeus Council, were awarded the Space Pioneer Award for Excellence in Science by the National Space Society. @ufresearch.bsky.social
The Vera Rubin Observatory has released its first images, marking a major milestone as it prepares to begin the most comprehensive survey of the night sky ever conducted.
📸: RubinObs/NSF/AURA/CBS News
📸: RubinObs/NSF/AURA/CBS News
June 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Vera Rubin Observatory has released its first images, marking a major milestone as it prepares to begin the most comprehensive survey of the night sky ever conducted.
📸: RubinObs/NSF/AURA/CBS News
📸: RubinObs/NSF/AURA/CBS News
An unforgettable evening with Dr. Amy Williams at First Mag!
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of Mars, science, and great brews. #CuriosityAndPerseverance
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of Mars, science, and great brews. #CuriosityAndPerseverance
May 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
An unforgettable evening with Dr. Amy Williams at First Mag!
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of Mars, science, and great brews. #CuriosityAndPerseverance
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of Mars, science, and great brews. #CuriosityAndPerseverance
Big things are happening in Florida’s space sector! C-STARS is shaping the future of the low Earth orbit economy with groundbreaking research and industry collaboration.
🔗 Learn about last week's strategic planning meeting: astraeus.ufl.edu/c-stars-look...
@ufresearch.bsky.social
🔗 Learn about last week's strategic planning meeting: astraeus.ufl.edu/c-stars-look...
@ufresearch.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Big things are happening in Florida’s space sector! C-STARS is shaping the future of the low Earth orbit economy with groundbreaking research and industry collaboration.
🔗 Learn about last week's strategic planning meeting: astraeus.ufl.edu/c-stars-look...
@ufresearch.bsky.social
🔗 Learn about last week's strategic planning meeting: astraeus.ufl.edu/c-stars-look...
@ufresearch.bsky.social
Our last feature in our Astro Archives Series!
To close out the series, explore how Dr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social
explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-...
To close out the series, explore how Dr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social
explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-...
April 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our last feature in our Astro Archives Series!
To close out the series, explore how Dr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social
explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-...
To close out the series, explore how Dr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social
explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-...
We are in Week 11 of 12 of our Astro Archives Series!
This week, we’re spotlighting a study led by UF Professor Dr. Rana Ezzeddine, alongside UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals the discovery of evolved star, J0524-0336.
This week, we’re spotlighting a study led by UF Professor Dr. Rana Ezzeddine, alongside UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals the discovery of evolved star, J0524-0336.
April 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We are in Week 11 of 12 of our Astro Archives Series!
This week, we’re spotlighting a study led by UF Professor Dr. Rana Ezzeddine, alongside UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals the discovery of evolved star, J0524-0336.
This week, we’re spotlighting a study led by UF Professor Dr. Rana Ezzeddine, alongside UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals the discovery of evolved star, J0524-0336.
Thank You for Joining Us! 🚀
Dr. Drake offered an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the search for life beyond Earth, sharing how journalism brings this cosmic quest to life in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
Dr. Drake offered an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the search for life beyond Earth, sharing how journalism brings this cosmic quest to life in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
April 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Thank You for Joining Us! 🚀
Dr. Drake offered an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the search for life beyond Earth, sharing how journalism brings this cosmic quest to life in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
Dr. Drake offered an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the search for life beyond Earth, sharing how journalism brings this cosmic quest to life in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
Reminder: Join us this Thursday, @ 11:45 AM at the Reitz Auditorium for our seminar featuring Dr. Nadia Drake.
This is a great opportunity for those curious about the search for beyond our planet and how journalism plays a role in telling that story.
@ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
This is a great opportunity for those curious about the search for beyond our planet and how journalism plays a role in telling that story.
@ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Reminder: Join us this Thursday, @ 11:45 AM at the Reitz Auditorium for our seminar featuring Dr. Nadia Drake.
This is a great opportunity for those curious about the search for beyond our planet and how journalism plays a role in telling that story.
@ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
This is a great opportunity for those curious about the search for beyond our planet and how journalism plays a role in telling that story.
@ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
We are in Week 10 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week, we are highlighting Dr. Elizabeth Lada, UF Professor, Astraeus member, and Chair of Astronomy, who was named an AAS Fellow.
Dr. Lada, who joined UF in 1996 is among 22 new fellows recognized!
This week, we are highlighting Dr. Elizabeth Lada, UF Professor, Astraeus member, and Chair of Astronomy, who was named an AAS Fellow.
Dr. Lada, who joined UF in 1996 is among 22 new fellows recognized!
April 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We are in Week 10 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week, we are highlighting Dr. Elizabeth Lada, UF Professor, Astraeus member, and Chair of Astronomy, who was named an AAS Fellow.
Dr. Lada, who joined UF in 1996 is among 22 new fellows recognized!
This week, we are highlighting Dr. Elizabeth Lada, UF Professor, Astraeus member, and Chair of Astronomy, who was named an AAS Fellow.
Dr. Lada, who joined UF in 1996 is among 22 new fellows recognized!
Join us for an engaging seminar with Dr. Nadia Drake, science journalist and Interim Physics Editor at Quanta Magazine. She will explore life beyond Earth through the lens of a journalist!
Don’t miss this opportunity!
@nadiadrake.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
Don’t miss this opportunity!
@nadiadrake.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join us for an engaging seminar with Dr. Nadia Drake, science journalist and Interim Physics Editor at Quanta Magazine. She will explore life beyond Earth through the lens of a journalist!
Don’t miss this opportunity!
@nadiadrake.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
Don’t miss this opportunity!
@nadiadrake.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
Astraeus will be cohosting Dr. Terry Harpold's First Magnitude talk on Wednesday, April 16th!
This month, we are thrilled to have Assistant Director Terry Harpold as our speaker, sharing his insights on "A Space Lorax on the Beach at Night Alone."
@uf-clas.bsky.social
@ufresearch.bsky.social
This month, we are thrilled to have Assistant Director Terry Harpold as our speaker, sharing his insights on "A Space Lorax on the Beach at Night Alone."
@uf-clas.bsky.social
@ufresearch.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Astraeus will be cohosting Dr. Terry Harpold's First Magnitude talk on Wednesday, April 16th!
This month, we are thrilled to have Assistant Director Terry Harpold as our speaker, sharing his insights on "A Space Lorax on the Beach at Night Alone."
@uf-clas.bsky.social
@ufresearch.bsky.social
This month, we are thrilled to have Assistant Director Terry Harpold as our speaker, sharing his insights on "A Space Lorax on the Beach at Night Alone."
@uf-clas.bsky.social
@ufresearch.bsky.social
We are in Week 9 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS).
Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....
This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS).
Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....
March 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We are in Week 9 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS).
Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....
This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS).
Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....
Join us at the Astraeus Space Institute on April 10th for a seminar with science journalist Dr. Nadia Drake! 🌌🛰️ Explore life beyond Earth from a journalist’s perspective.
March 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Join us at the Astraeus Space Institute on April 10th for a seminar with science journalist Dr. Nadia Drake! 🌌🛰️ Explore life beyond Earth from a journalist’s perspective.
We are in Week 8 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week we are highlighting the research Dr. Rachael Seidler worked on that investigated the impacts of long-term microgravity on the brain, behavior and aging.
Learn more: hhp.ufl.edu/articles/202...
This week we are highlighting the research Dr. Rachael Seidler worked on that investigated the impacts of long-term microgravity on the brain, behavior and aging.
Learn more: hhp.ufl.edu/articles/202...
March 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are in Week 8 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series!
This week we are highlighting the research Dr. Rachael Seidler worked on that investigated the impacts of long-term microgravity on the brain, behavior and aging.
Learn more: hhp.ufl.edu/articles/202...
This week we are highlighting the research Dr. Rachael Seidler worked on that investigated the impacts of long-term microgravity on the brain, behavior and aging.
Learn more: hhp.ufl.edu/articles/202...
Dr. Nils Averesch's groundbreaking work in biotechnology for human space operations is attracting major attention from the U.S. Department of Defense and DARPA.
Check out our story on this at the link below.
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Check out our story on this at the link below.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Dr. Nils Averesch's groundbreaking work in biotechnology for human space operations is attracting major attention from the U.S. Department of Defense and DARPA.
Check out our story on this at the link below.
lnkd.in/eQFSFpHS
Check out our story on this at the link below.
lnkd.in/eQFSFpHS
We are in week 6 of our Astraeus Astro Archives series!
This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes.
explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...
This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes.
explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...
March 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We are in week 6 of our Astraeus Astro Archives series!
This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes.
explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...
This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes.
explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...
✨ Save the Date! ✨
🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Reitz Union Auditorium
Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭
#Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse
🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Reitz Union Auditorium
Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭
#Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse
February 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
✨ Save the Date! ✨
🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Reitz Union Auditorium
Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭
#Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse
🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Reitz Union Auditorium
Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭
#Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse
🎉 Big Congrats to Pragnya Prusty, PhD student in UF HHP
& Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA
grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF
& Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA
grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF
February 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎉 Big Congrats to Pragnya Prusty, PhD student in UF HHP
& Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA
grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF
& Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA
grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF
Astro Archives | Revisiting groundbreaking space research and innovations! UF’s Sarah Ballard and team found that a third of planets orbiting dwarf stars could sustain liquid water, making them potential life candidates.
February 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Astro Archives | Revisiting groundbreaking space research and innovations! UF’s Sarah Ballard and team found that a third of planets orbiting dwarf stars could sustain liquid water, making them potential life candidates.
Astro Archives | Looking back at the Space-Edge Accelerator, a 12-week program by UF, ASU, UCF, Space Foundation & Vanderbilt. It connected students with industry leaders to drive biomedical tech for low-Earth orbit.
#SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch
#SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch
February 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Astro Archives | Looking back at the Space-Edge Accelerator, a 12-week program by UF, ASU, UCF, Space Foundation & Vanderbilt. It connected students with industry leaders to drive biomedical tech for low-Earth orbit.
#SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch
#SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch
Exciting work from Professor Nils Averesch on his research using microbes to turn CO2 into sustainable bioplastics that could tackle plastic waste on Earth & aid long-term space exploration.
the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa...
#SpaceResearch
the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa...
#SpaceResearch
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Exciting work from Professor Nils Averesch on his research using microbes to turn CO2 into sustainable bioplastics that could tackle plastic waste on Earth & aid long-term space exploration.
the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa...
#SpaceResearch
the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa...
#SpaceResearch