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Space

Kate McAlpineJanuary 25, 2023

Plasma thrusters used on satellites could be much more powerful

It was believed that running more propellant through a Hall thruster would wreck its efficiency, but new experiments suggest they might power a crewed mission to Mars.

Michigan EngineeringDecember 8, 2022

Michigan Aerospace highlighted in Aerospace America’s 2022 Year in Review

Four areas of research from U-M are featured in this review of the year’s aerospace advancements

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringNovember 16, 2022

Student-led cubesat project being deployed from the International Space Station

Payload tests the flexibility of structural materials in space

Sheila WaterhouseNovember 4, 2022

Aisha Bowe goes to space

U-M Alumnae selected for Blue Origin launch

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringOctober 20, 2022

Mourning a legend in space exploration

Jim McDivitt, U-M Alum and Astronaut

jrboltSeptember 23, 2022

Michigan Aerospace welcomes new members to the Industry Advisory Board

8 industry leaders join to help shape the future of aerospace at the University of Michigan

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringSeptember 22, 2022

Engineering for Astronauts: BLiSS Teams Win Two NASA Projects

Two student proposals from the University of Michigan were chosen for development by NASA to support future missions.

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringAugust 18, 2022

New course offering on Engineering Considerations and Research for Supporting Human Spaceflight

An engineering collaboration offers a new course focusing on space engineering

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringJuly 21, 2022

The box that rocked the universe

Jamie Cutler’s contributions to the technology and applications of CubeSats

jrboltJuly 20, 2022

Space startup success in the upper peninsula

University of Michigan alumnus and CEO of Orbion Space Technology Dr. Lyon (Brad) King is no stranger to out-of-this-world technological advancement. From the company’s upper peninsula headquarters, the Orbion team has developed revolutionary small satellite propulsion systems designed to make spaceflight more simple, affordable and reliable for any in-space maneuvers. Read More >

Sheila WaterhouseJune 29, 2022

Trudy Kortes on the power of public speaking, space technology, and a long commute

Alum and IAB member leads NASA technology demonstration program

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringJune 22, 2022

What makes a champion?

MRover participants on their team, their national victory, and building a community

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringJune 1, 2022

The Air Force Center of Excellence: Developing ROMS and digital twins for complex systems with accuracy

Their research ensures accuracy, scalability, and stability along with reduced development time and substantial cost savings for complex system design.

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringMay 9, 2022

Our vision for the future of Aerospace Engineering

U-M Aerospace’s Strategic Plan

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringApril 21, 2022

A glimpse behind the curtain at NASA with Mike Hess

Aero alum and Deputy for Safety at NASA talks about partnerships, working in space exploration, and flying across town for lunch

jrboltFebruary 14, 2022

Anthony Waas gives 2022 Dryden Research Lecture

Aerospace chair gives prestigious AIAA Lecture at the 2022 SciTech Forum

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