The satellite’s mission is to capture video of small particles colliding in microgravity, which will help scientists understand the earliest stages of planet formation. BY ROBERT WELLS | JANUARY 19, 2021 University …
UCF Satellite Launches Successfully into Space from Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne Rocket Read More »
Although the researchers used Arecibo Observatory data, they are no longer able to make observations using the observatory since it collapsed in December following broken cables in August and November. …
Dr. Julie Brisset has been selected as one of Icarus’ newest Editorial Board member (Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society). Dr. Brisset works on dust behavior under …
FSI Researcher Appointed to Icarus’ Editorial Board Read More »
The papers provide an inventory of some of the greatest discoveries of the past decade and suggest targets for the next generation telescope, scheduled to launch in 2021. BY ZENAIDA …
Estela Fernández-Valenzuela, a preeminent post doctoral researcher at the Florida Space Institute wins a highly competitive NASA grant. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA | SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Florida Space Institute Planetary Scientist …
UCF Researcher Awarded NASA Grant to Study Little Understood trans-Neptunian Objects Read More »
The National Science Foundation facility, managed by the University of Central Florida, determines that a newly discovered asteroid won’t threaten Earth. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA | AUGUST 6, 2020 The Earth has …
The results may help future missions land on and sample asteroids. BY SIMONE ROUSSEAU | JULY 14, 2020 UCF planetary scientist Adrienne Dove and a team of students have teamed up with …
UCF Planetary Scientist Receives NASA Funding for Asteroid Research Read More »
For June 30’s day of observance, here’s a special nod to the eight asteroids making waves in the solar system — just like their UCF faculty namesakes. BY SIMONE ROUSSEAU | JUNE …
National Asteroid Day: A Celebration of Mysterious Small Bodies Read More »
A UCF team creates a geological model that will give prospectors a better idea of where the moon may hide its water ice, which may play a role in future …
UCF Provides Maps, Ice Favorability Index to Companies Looking to Mine the Moon Read More »
Anshare (Interviewer): What university did you graduate from and what field did you get your PhD in? David (Interviewee): I have two bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Embry Riddle …
Interview with FSI’s Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. David Mackler. Read More »
