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From left, headshots of Vincent Griffo, Ojas Gupta, and Samuel Woolsey.

June 8, 2026

Three Georgia Tech Students Receive 2026 Astronaut Scholarship

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The three students were recognized for their innovative research in engineering and biomedical science and awarded funding, mentorship, and national recognition to support their future careers in STEM.

Ben Emerson, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering giving a tour of the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab for the Summer Carbon Management Fellows

June 5, 2026

Summer Carbon Management Fellows Program Visit to the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab

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The combustion lab had the pleasure of touring visiting scholars from several neighboring universities on Wednesday, May 27. The combustion lab tour was part of a larger campus visit centered on the topic of carbon management.

June 2, 2026

Engineering Safer Skies

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Sarah Li creates technology that helps satellites and aircraft make smart, real‑time decisions in crowded, unpredictable conditions.

Four GTRI researchers pose for a photo in a lab space.

May 15, 2026

Leaner and Meaner: Materials Tested in Space Could Help Build More Space-Resilient Satellites

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Georgia Tech researchers, led by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, are sending new polymers to the International Space Station to study their durability in harsh space conditions.

R. Shane Kimbrough speaks in front of room of people during a fireside chat

April 6, 2026

2026 Frontiers in Science: Advancing Space Exploration

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One day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature Frontiers in Science conference.

rocket on the launch pad with full moon in background

March 31, 2026

'Welcome to the Future!' Artemis II Set for Launch to the Moon

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On the eve of this next chapter of lunar exploration, several current and former Yellow Jackets discuss why Artemis II matters, what excites them about the mission, and what happens next.

Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface.

March 27, 2026

3.8‑Billion‑Year‑Old Titanium Clue Sheds New Light on the Moon’s Early Chemistry

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The finding offers new clues about the oxygen conditions that shaped the Moon’s early environment.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

February 26, 2026

New Space Startups Take Off at Georgia Tech

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These six faculty- and student-led startups will tackle space innovations with terrestrial applications.

Professor Yashwanth Nakka in the Aerospace Robotics Lab. (Photo: Cameron Eure)

February 17, 2026

Aerospace Robotics Lab Simulates the Moon to Advance NextGen Space Robotics Research

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Aerospace engineers recreate the moon’s difficult terrain to help next-gen space robots work together, explore, and build on the lunar surface.

Georgia Tech's Tech Tower with flowers blooming in the foreground

February 10, 2026

Georgia Tech Partners with RMS Aerospace to Advance Autonomous UAV Technology

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e-Scout, is a first-of-its-kind AI-enabled tactical drone designed to address critical gaps in U.S. military support.

December 11, 2025

Divan, Raychowdhury Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

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Divan, Raychowdhury Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

2025 Gordon Bell Prize Rocket Simulation

December 1, 2025

Record-Breaking Simulation Boosts Rocket Science and Supercomputing to New Limits

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Inspired by SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, a team led by Georgia Tech’s Spencer Bryngelson and New York University’s Florian Schäfer modeled the turbulent interactions of a 33-engine rocket. Their experiment set new records, running the largest ever fluid

This is a photo of a technician at PBS Aeros space placing a part on a balancing machine in the company's manufacturing facility

November 18, 2025

Georgia Tech and PBS Aerospace Power Next-Gen Defense Innovation

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Georgia Tech’s research and talent are helping PBS Aerospace launch a new era of aerospace manufacturing in Roswell, Georgia — advancing U.S. defense innovation and fueling the state’s growing leadership in drone and propulsion technology.

Deleon cofounders from left to right, Chad Pozarycki and José Andrade.

November 4, 2025

Deleon: Bridging Space Technology and Preventive Health

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Inspired by NASA technology, Georgia Tech alumni launched Deleon—a startup using biochemical data to advance preventive health, backed by CREATE-X.

Paul Sell of the School of Physics (Photo: Benjamin Zhao/Georgia Tech)

October 29, 2025

New Leadership at the Georgia Tech Observatory

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The College of Sciences has named Paul Sell as the new director of the Georgia Tech Observatory. Sell joined the Institute in Fall 2025 as a senior academic professional in the School of Physics.

Illustration of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft with Jupiter and its icy moon Europa in the background (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

October 27, 2025

Preparing for Europa: Deciphering Plasma Flows and Magnetic Fields Near Jupiter’s Icy Moon

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Professor Sven Simon is working to uncover critical information to support the rapid analysis of measurements from NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

Executive Director Jud Ready presenting inside a room at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building for SRI's inaugural meeting.

October 1, 2025

Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute Holds Inaugural Meeting

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Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute (SRI) hosted its inaugural meeting on September 5, drawing more than 130 researchers from across campus to outline its vision, foster collaboration, and highlight the breadth of space research underway.

September 24, 2025

A Beacon of Light to the State

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Since 1989, Georgia Tech has successfully managed GSGC, a statewide network of higher education institutions, nonprofits, strategic industry allies, and partners who develop and administer STEM programs.

September 23, 2025

Georgia Tech Opens New Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory

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Georgia Tech celebrates the opening of its new Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory, a facility dedicated to advancing research in electric and autonomous flight in collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners.

September 19, 2025

Mathematics Meets Rocket Science: Jaden Wang Awarded NASA Research Opportunity

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Wang has been awarded a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity to develop mathematically grounded solutions for landing spacecraft.