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.

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-...

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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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...

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

UF engineering team tackles spaceflight fuel challenge in zero-gravity experiment

Scientists aim to preserve essential propellant for space travel.

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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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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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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

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

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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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-...

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

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

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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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.

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

Unraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF

<p>Astronomer Zachary Slepian is leading explorations into this mysterious force.</p>

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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.

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

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!

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

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

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...

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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Reminder to join the Astraeus Space Institute on Thursday, April 10th, with Science Journalist Dr. Nadia Drake!

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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.

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....

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

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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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...

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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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.

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...