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Upcoming Microgravity Drop Vehicle Competition
Mike Conroy, project manager at FSI, had the pleasure of mentoring three FSI and NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium sponsored teams who are developing a microgravity drop vehicle for a …
Florida Space Institute Scientist Recognized as 2022 Orange County Distinguished Resident
By Alexandra Angeloff | April 6, 2022 UCF planetary scientist Noemí Pinilla-Alonso was recognized as Orange County’s Distinguished Resident for 2022 during a surprise ceremony on March 28. The county says the …
Self-Assembly Landing Pads for the Moon — FSI Researchers Are Working on It
UCF researchers are working with private companies to develop some intriguing ways to get astronauts to the moon safely. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA | NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Imagine hitting a button and …
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The Success of FSI Researchers Featured In UCF’s Office of Research 2020-2021 Annual Report
According to the information written up by Zendaya Gonzalez Kotala, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Communications at UCF, “Florida Space Institute (FSI) had some big wins this past …
A Reflection on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 As It Came To A Close Last Week
For many years, Florida Space Institute (FSI) and Arecibo Observatory (AO) have had a fruitful and longstanding relationship between the organizations and fellow researchers that embodies Hispanic pride and heritage. …
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UCF Celebrates World Space Week All October Long
While the United Nations designated a weeklong celebration, space is a lifetime passion at UCF, reflected in its research and on the football field. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA | OCTOBER 4, 2021 …
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Hidalgo delegation from the office of Economic Trade & Tourism Development at the Orange County Government visit FSI office
Last week Thursday, a Hidalgo delegation from the office of Economic Trade & Tourism Development at the Orange County Government, visited the FSI office to learn more about our lab …
FSI, UCF, and AO Researchers Honored With Asteroids Bearing Their Names
In a bulletin published on Friday, Working Group on Small Bodies (WGSM) of the IAU announced the researchers who had been honored with asteroids bearing their names, in recognition of …
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Claire Castillo, FSGC’s Communications Coordinator, Graduates With Some Epic Grad Pics
Claire grew up in the Space Coast/Titusville area, and attended Titusville High School before moving to Orlando to study at UCF. In April, she graduated from UCF with a Associate …
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