June 25, 2025
How Do Scientists Calculate the Probability That an Asteroid Could Hit Earth?
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When scientists spot an asteroid whose trajectory might take it close to Earth, they monitor it frequently and calculate the probability that it might collide with our planet.
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June 24, 2025
Space Station Testing Will Evaluate Photovoltaic Materials
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Georgia Tech researchers will soon send 18 photovoltaic cells to the International Space Station for a study of how space conditions affect the devices’ operation over time.
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June 10, 2025
Georgia Tech Hosts Kickoff for Space-Bound Black Hole Imaging Mission
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A bold space mission led by Georgia Tech and NASA aims to capture the most detailed images of black holes yet by launching twin telescopes into orbit.
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June 5, 2025
Volcano 'Hidden in Plain Sight' Could Help Date Mars — and its Habitability
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Georgia Tech scientists have uncovered evidence that a mountain on the rim of Jezero Crater — where NASA’s Perseverance Rover is currently collecting samples for possible return to Earth — is likely a volcano.
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May 19, 2025
10 Questions with Jud Ready
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Ready had hoped earning his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in materials science and engineering at Georgia Tech would lead him to a spot in NASA’s Astronaut Corps. Instead, it’s led him to GTRI, where his passion for space is alive and well.
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May 19, 2025
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe One Asteroid at a Time
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Masatoshi Hirabayashi will utilize data from ancient asteroids to gain a deeper understanding of the history of space.
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May 16, 2025
Preparing to Study Venus’ Clouds
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Georgia Tech braves an active volcano to field test an instrument for a private space mission to Venus.
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May 15, 2025
Georgia Tech Offers New Astrobiology Minor
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Ivan Allen College scholars will teach classes in the new minor.
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May 2, 2025
Yuri's Day 2025: Shaping the Future of Space Research
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Hosted by Georgia Tech’s Space Research Initiative (SRI), Yuri’s Day serves as an annual celebration of space research across the Institute, the state of Georgia, and beyond.
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May 2, 2025
AI scientist ‘team’ joins the search for extraterrestrial life
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Artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have created a system that can perform autonomous research in astrobiology, the study of the origins of life in the Universe.
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May 1, 2025
Propelling Georgia Tech to the Final Frontier
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New space IRI and commercialization activities showcase space as an exciting destination for students and faculty.
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April 14, 2025
Space Traffic and Trash: Policy Experts Work Toward a Sustainable Final Frontier
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From creating state-of-the-art simulations to advising industry leaders, Georgia Tech’s policy experts are making space safer and more navigable for everyone.
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April 11, 2025
Georgia Tech Researchers Pioneer Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Earth and Mars
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A new study explores reconfigurable, sustainable construction materials that could transform how we build on this planet — and beyond.
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March 4, 2025
Nunn School Launches New Space Policy Center
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The new Center seeks to expand the Nunn School's strengths in space policy.
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February 28, 2025
New lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover the origins of water on the moon
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New NASA-funded research by Georgia Tech offers fresh insights into the phenomenon of space weathering.
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February 19, 2025
AE Professor Masatoshi Hirabayashi Studies Compelling Way to Deflect Asteroids From Earth
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A Georgia Tech study analyzes NASA’s DART mission and proposes an innovative approach for kinetic deflection.
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February 14, 2025
Securing Tomorrow’s Autonomous Robots Today
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Assistant Professor Glen Chou is leading research to ensure the security and safety of future autonomous robots, which could one day fight wildfires, explore space, and assist in critical environments like nuclear reactors and hospitals.
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February 13, 2025
Turning to CubeSats in the Search for Life Thousands of Light-Years from Earth
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A new NASA-funded project will have Georgia Tech aerospace engineers developing new technology to one day study planets outside our solar system.
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January 23, 2025
Georgia Tech Space Research Institute Begins Search for Executive Director
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The internal search will identify an inaugural executive director for the new Interdisciplinary Research Institute.
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December 6, 2024
In a Very Close Galaxy: How Georgia Tech Researchers Use Earth Analogs to Understand Space
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Georgia Tech researchers explore U.S. terrains to understand space and life on Earth.
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