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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The Astraeus Space Institute, along with C-STARS and the In-Space Bio Hub, has signed an MOU with the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich to advance global space research, in-space biomanufacturing, and workforce development.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Astraeus student leads Air Force cadets in launching vision-boosting microbes on zero-g flights—advancing space health research. news.ufl.edu/2025/08/air-...
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UF Ph.D. student trains Air Force cadets in synthetic biology for spaceflight research
The experiments test ways to make compounds, like vitamins, in space.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Breaking Down Disciplinary Barriers in Spaceflight Health UF emergency physician & Astraeus member Dr. Peter Alexandrov just wrapped a rotation with space station company Vast. news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
UF engineers—led by Dr. Jacob Chung, MAE professor & Astraeus member—took flight aboard Zero-G to test cooling tech that keeps rocket fuel stable in space. A big step toward deep space missions. 🔗 news.ufl.edu/2025/07/zero... @ufresearch.bsky.social
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UF engineering team tackles spaceflight fuel challenge in zero-gravity experiment
Scientists aim to preserve essential propellant for space travel.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
UF researchers are working on solutions that could help shield the nation from the next big solar storm. 🔗 Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2025/07/spac...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
We’re proud to share that Dr. Rob Ferl, Director of the Astraeus Space Institute, and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, Chair of the Astraeus Council, were awarded the Space Pioneer Award for Excellence in Science by the National Space Society. @ufresearch.bsky.social
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The Vera Rubin Observatory has released its first images, marking a major milestone as it prepares to begin the most comprehensive survey of the night sky ever conducted. 📸: RubinObs/NSF/AURA/CBS News
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Meet the minds guiding Astraeus beyond the final frontier. Next up: Dr. Amy Williams — astrobiologist & geobiologist studying biosignatures on Earth to inform the search for life on Mars, Enceladus & Europa. www.instagram.com/reel/DK1wAwV...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
An unforgettable evening with Dr. Amy Williams at First Mag! Big thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of Mars, science, and great brews. #CuriosityAndPerseverance
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Dr. Keri Hoadley, Associate Professor of Astronomy at UF and member of the Astraeus Space Institute, was recently featured in @universetoday.com discussing the UVIa CubeSat, a mission to capture UV light from Type Ia supernovae and test new space tech. www.universetoday.com/articles/a-c...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Robotic hands developed by UF researcher Dr. Eric Du and his team at UF are creating AI-powered medical care to space, that will eventually help astronauts perform procedures like ultrasounds on long missions: news.ufl.edu/2025/05/robo... @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufatwork.bsky.social
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Robotic hands are the next frontier in astronaut safety
UF's Eric Du is developing better robotic hands for medical procedures in space.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Big things are happening in Florida’s space sector! C-STARS is shaping the future of the low Earth orbit economy with groundbreaking research and industry collaboration. 🔗 Learn about last week's strategic planning meeting: astraeus.ufl.edu/c-stars-look... @ufresearch.bsky.social
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
UF is partnering with @thenrao.bsky.social and the National Science Foundation to host a future ngVLA site in FL! Rob Ferl (Astraeus Dir.) & Ana-Lisa Paul (Admin Council Chair) were on-site for the signing. 🔗 public.nrao.edu/news/stars-a... @ufresearch.bsky.social @ifas.ufl.edu
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Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery - National Radio Astronomy Observatory
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and the University of Florida (UF) have announced...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Our last feature in our Astro Archives Series! To close out the series, explore how Dr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Science doesn’t stop at the edge of space—and neither does our impact. From lab bench to orbit, it all comes back to Earth. #EarthDay
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
We’re thrilled to share that three members of the Astraeus Space Institute have been named 2025 UF Research Foundation Professors! Congratulations to Eric Du, Yong Huang, and Adam Ginsburg! 🔗 Read more: news.ufl.edu/2025/04/ufrf... @uf-clas.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social
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UF Research Foundation names 2025 professors
<p>The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2025.</p>
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
We are in Week 11 of 12 of our Astro Archives Series! This week, we’re spotlighting a study led by UF Professor Dr. Rana Ezzeddine, alongside UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals the discovery of evolved star, J0524-0336.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
What is dark energy—and why does it matter? New data from DESI could upend what we thought we knew about space and time. UF's Dr. Zachary Slepian is helping lead the charge. 🔗 news.ufl.edu/2025/04/dark... @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.social
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Unraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF
<p>Astronomer Zachary Slepian is leading explorations into this mysterious force.</p>
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Thank You for Joining Us! 🚀 Dr. Drake offered an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the search for life beyond Earth, sharing how journalism brings this cosmic quest to life in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Reminder: Join us this Thursday, @ 11:45 AM at the Reitz Auditorium for our seminar featuring Dr. Nadia Drake. This is a great opportunity for those curious about the search for beyond our planet and how journalism plays a role in telling that story. @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We are in Week 10 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series! This week, we are highlighting Dr. Elizabeth Lada, UF Professor, Astraeus member, and Chair of Astronomy, who was named an AAS Fellow. Dr. Lada, who joined UF in 1996 is among 22 new fellows recognized!
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Join us for an engaging seminar with Dr. Nadia Drake, science journalist and Interim Physics Editor at Quanta Magazine. She will explore life beyond Earth through the lens of a journalist! Don’t miss this opportunity! @nadiadrake.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social @ufjschool.bsky.social
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Astraeus will be cohosting Dr. Terry Harpold's First Magnitude talk on Wednesday, April 16th! This month, we are thrilled to have Assistant Director Terry Harpold as our speaker, sharing his insights on "A Space Lorax on the Beach at Night Alone." @uf-clas.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Big news from Mars! Our Assistant Director Amy Williams weighs in on Curiosity’s groundbreaking organic molecule discovery. Could Mars have once hosted life? Link: www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/s...
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Curiosity rover makes ‘arguably the most exciting organic detection to date on Mars’ | CNN
The Curiosity rover detected the largest organic molecules to date on Mars, which may be fragments of fatty acids, or some of the chemical building blocks of life.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Reminder to join the Astraeus Space Institute on Thursday, April 10th, with Science Journalist Dr. Nadia Drake!
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
We are in Week 9 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series! This week, we are highlighting the collaboration between UF, FAMU, Embry-Riddle, and Florida Tech to create the Center for Science, Tech, and Advanced Research in Space (C-STARS). Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2024/07/spac....
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Dr. Rachael Seidler at Astraeus Space Institute is leading research on the long-term health effects of space travel on the brain and body. news.ufl.edu/2025/03/wilm... @ufresearch.bsky.social
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The health challenges astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams face after 9 months in space
<p>UF's Rachael Seidler discusses the long-term health effects of microgravity.</p>
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Deputy Director, Rachael Seidler, was featured in a recent interview with @sciencenews.bsky.social. In this important discussion, Rachael dives deep into the health challenges astronauts face when stranded in space for extended periods. www.sciencenews.org/article/astr...
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Two astronauts stuck in space for 9 months have returned to Earth
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s extended stay in the International Space Station will add to what we know about how space affects health.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Join us at the Astraeus Space Institute on April 10th for a seminar with science journalist Dr. Nadia Drake! 🌌🛰️ Explore life beyond Earth from a journalist’s perspective.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
We are in Week 8 of 12 of our Astraeus Astro Archives Series! This week we are highlighting the research Dr. Rachael Seidler worked on that investigated the impacts of long-term microgravity on the brain, behavior and aging. Learn more: hhp.ufl.edu/articles/202...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Dr. Nils Averesch's groundbreaking work in biotechnology for human space operations is attracting major attention from the U.S. Department of Defense and DARPA. Check out our story on this at the link below. lnkd.in/eQFSFpHS
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We are in week 6 of our Astraeus Astro Archives series! This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes. explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Dr. Rob Ferl is sending fossils to space with the @floridamuseum.bsky.social! Studying how microgravity impacts ancient specimens for new insights into space & Earth. #FossilsInSpace #AstraeusSpaceInstitute #UF www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/flor...
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Florida Museum fossils go to space
The recent launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket marked several historic milestones. The 21-year-old crew member Karsen Kitchen set a record for the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line, the b...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
✨ Save the Date! ✨ 🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM 📍 Reitz Union Auditorium Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭 #Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🎉 Big Congrats to Pragnya Prusty, PhD student in UF HHP & Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Astro Archives | Revisiting groundbreaking space research and innovations! UF’s Sarah Ballard and team found that a third of planets orbiting dwarf stars could sustain liquid water, making them potential life candidates.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Astro Archives | Looking back at the Space-Edge Accelerator, a 12-week program by UF, ASU, UCF, Space Foundation & Vanderbilt. It connected students with industry leaders to drive biomedical tech for low-Earth orbit. #SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Welcome to our #AstroArchives series! We’re diving into past groundbreaking space research by the brilliant minds at UF. Researchers pushed limits with innovations in satellites, brain health, and muscle atrophy: explore.research.ufl.edu/a-harsh-envi...
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A Harsh Environment - Explore Magazine
While people on Earth are thinking about self-driving cars, Christopher “Chrispy” Petersen is focused on self-driving satellites. “A satellite that nudges itself in the right direction or performs som...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Exciting work from Professor Nils Averesch on his research using microbes to turn CO2 into sustainable bioplastics that could tackle plastic waste on Earth & aid long-term space exploration. the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa... #SpaceResearch
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
On December 13th, SpaceX CRS-31 returns to Earth, bringing microbial biomanufacturing samples that could make self-sustaining space missions a reality. Led by Dr. Amor Menezes & UF team, this experiment helps us unlock sustainable solutions for life beyond Earth astraeus.ufl.edu/enhanced-mic...
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
UF Astronomy is breaking new ground with the Webb telescope! 🌌 From tracking star clusters to detecting signs of life, the department is diving into discoveries that could reshape our understanding of space. #Astronomy #Astraeus #NASA
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Today, our Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium, as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
In UF’s ‘Art and Science of Astrophotography, curiosity meets creativity. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lada and alum Noah Rashkind, the course inspires students to capture and connect with the cosmos. 🌌✨ Read more: bit.ly/40x8BzZ #Astrophotography #UFResearch #Astraeus
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
As a part of the DARPA B-SURE program, MAE professor Dr. Amor Menezes's and colleagues Dr. Y. Ding, Dr. S. Niemi and Dr. J. Foster will be sending & evaluating the performance of several microorganisms to the ISS on SpX-31. Launch is tonight at 9:29 pm.
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
UF researchers are tackling the eerie challenges of space travel—from muscle loss to satellite survival. Their work is making space less ghastly for astronauts and machines! 👻🛰️ Read More: bit.ly/3YoEjwF #SpookyScience #Astraeus #SpaceResearch #AstronautHealth
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
. @UF #AIDays program with a panel of Astraeus faculty talking about #AI in Space. Hosted by Dr Seidler w/ Dr Du, Dr Oweiss, Dr Judge and Dr Bae- great look forward. Thanks to Nvidia!
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
"Beer in space? UF researchers found that microgravity can improve fermentation and beer quality by reducing certain flavors. Cheers to space science! 🍻🚀 Read more: bit.ly/3YckwAK #FoodScience #SpaceResearch #Fermentation #Microgravity #UFResearch #Astraeus
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Beer in space: UF researchers study microgravity’s effect on fermentation
<p>A recently published study by UF researchers provides insight into how beer yeast might behave when fermented in outer space.</p>
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
A new star with 100,000x more lithium than the Sun? 🌟 Dr. Rana Ezzeddine and Jeremy Kowkabany’s discovery challenges current theories on star evolution and may reveal a new phase of stellar growth! Read more at bit.ly/3U74MO7 #StarDiscovery #Astronomy #Space #Astraeus
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Can microgravity impact the brain long after astronauts return to Earth? Dr. Rachael Seidler, deputy director of @ufastraeus, is exploring this crucial question with NASA. Her research may shape the future of astronaut health! 🌟🧠 Article: bit.ly/3zBsJGr
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ufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
At Astraeus, we’re amplifying the research of UF’s Dr. Conklin & Dr. Williams. From low-frequency gravitational waves to the search for life on Mars, their work is pushing the boundaries of space science🚀🌌 #AstraeusNews #GravitationalWaves #Mars Article:https://bit.ly/3BhzgX7
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