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May 19, 2023
Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair
Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
- Ph.D. Student Will Hurley Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research FellowshipHurley recognized for innovative space technology research with NASA funding
- The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friendDean and Aerospace Engineering professor Gallimore left a legacy in Aero and beyond
- The latest episode of Michigan Aerospace’s podcast discusses sustainable aviation at U-MThe first Podcast for the Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation
- Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering ChairCesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
- Vending Machines in SpaceBuilding a cargo recovery system for the Lunar Gateway space station on the moon
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Ph.D. Student Will Hurley Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellowship
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JULY 27, 2021
Ella Atkins says that a software issue preventing human pilots to regain control from automated software, resulting in a crash, should be patched immediately. Atkins is a professor of aerospace engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science.
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JULY 28, 2021
MLive details the Apollo 15 mission, was was helmed by astronauts David Scott, James Irwin and Al Worden—an all U-M crew.
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MAY 25, 2021
Nilton Renno says dust storms on Mars would be a huge challenge for humans trying to live on Mars. Renno is a professor of climate and space sciences and engineering and professor of aerospace engineering.
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