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News & Events

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 Fellowship
    Hurley recognized for innovative space technology research with NASA funding
  • The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friend
    Dean 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-M
    The first Podcast for the Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation
  • Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair
    Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
  • Vending Machines in Space
    Building 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

Ph.D. Student Will Hurley Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellowship

Hurley recognized for innovative space technology research with NASA funding
The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friend

The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friend

Dean 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-M

The latest episode of Michigan Aerospace’s podcast discusses sustainable aviation at U-M

The first Podcast for the Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation
Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
Vending Machines in Space

Vending Machines in Space

Building a cargo recovery system for the Lunar Gateway space station on the moon
A good day to hack a drone

A good day to hack a drone

Student project team competes against sponsor Belcan in two hacking competitions
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MSN

JULY 27, 2021

Fix to software problem behind naval helicopter crash needed ‘forthwith’: experts

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

Apollo mission featuring all University of Michigan crew celebrating 50th anniversary

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

Elon Musk’s Mars ambition could be the riskiest human quest ever

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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July 25, 2023

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