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May 19, 2023

Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M

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Aerospace Student Award Winners of 2024

Aerospace Student Award Winners of 2024

University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering students have outdone themselves again as they have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their leadership and academic achievements. Congratulations to four exceptional students from our department who have been announced as 2024 Student Leaders and Honors Award recipients. These students exemplify the academic excellence and outstanding performance…
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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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