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  • Scientists Gather to Discuss Future Objectives of Arecibo Observatory

    Scientists Gather to Discuss Future Objectives of Arecibo Observatory

    Chair of UCF’s physics department part of discussion about how to best harness the power of the observatory for future space-related research. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA The Arecibo Observatory and … Scientists Gather to Discuss Future Objectives of Arecibo Observatory Read More »


  • “Pluto – Never Forget”: FSI-led work tops UCF research findings of 2018

    “Pluto – Never Forget”: FSI-led work tops UCF research findings of 2018

    Pluto was demoted from a planet in 2006 according to the definition of a planet set by the International Astronomical Union, after discussion and voting from astronomers and planetary scientists … “Pluto – Never Forget”: FSI-led work tops UCF research findings of 2018 Read More »


  • FSI Associate Scientist Awarded NASA Grant

    Dr. Julie Brisset, an Associate Scientist at the Florida Space Institute, was recently awarded a NASA grant to study man-made dust clouds in microgravity.  The Dust In-Situ Manipulation System (DIMS) … FSI Associate Scientist Awarded NASA Grant Read More »