
UF Astraeus Space Institute
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The nation’s most curious minds committed to space research, technology and education at the University of Florida. Collaborators ignited by wonder.
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https://astraeus.ufl.edu/ 07-05-2024 01:02:45
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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-e… University of Florida News UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Florida Research FLORIDA

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-p… University of Florida Research UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences UF Engineering

.UF Astraeus Space Institute astronomer Zachary Slepian is helping map the largest view of the cosmos ever to unlock the secrets of dark energy and the universe’s accelerating expansion. news.ufl.edu/2025/04/dark-e…


We’ve made it to Week 12/12 in our Astro Archives Series! To close out the series, explore howDr. Jason Dittmann is using AI, UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, and cutting-edge instruments to find the next Earth-like planet. University of Florida Research UF Astronomy UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences explore.research.ufl.edu/9-questions-wi…


UF is partnering with National Radio Astronomy Observatory | NRAO & U.S. 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-ali… University of Florida Research UF IFAS Solutions University of Florida News


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-looks-… University of Florida Research UF Pharmacy


Robotic hands developed by UF researcher Dr. Eric Du and his team at FLORIDA 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/robot-… University of Florida News University of Florida Research UF Engineering

Supported by Nasa, UF Engineering professor Eric Du, Ph.D., a member of the UF Astraeus Space Institute Space Institute, is developing new ways for astronauts to control robotic hands, laying the groundwork for the future of space medicine. Learn more 👇 news.ufl.edu/2025/05/robot-…




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. instagram.com/reel/DK1wAwVoh… UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


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. University of Florida Research


