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October 27, 2021

In Medium blog, Horgan talks studying Moon volcanoes to find breathable air and fuel for lunar bases

Briony Horgan, who holds a courtesy appointment in AAE, and her team is using satellite images and spectral data to understand the origins and properties of different types of explosive volcanic deposits on the Moon.

October 26, 2021

When spacecraft explode, Frueh looks for answers in the debris left behind

AAE's Carolin Frueh and her team are investigating what causes spacecraft to become space junk. Their findings are revealing ways to prevent spacecraft from breaking apart into thousands of pieces of debris that pose a threat to space stations and satellites.

October 26, 2021

Purdue efforts drive first consensus standard for freeze-dried pharmaceuticals

Much of the new freeze drying standard incorporated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) were laid out in a paper AAE Professor Alina Alexeenko co-authored.

October 22, 2021

In Medium blog, Shashurin shares novel solution for propelling CubeSats in space

Alexey Shashurin, an associate professor in AAE, is developing liquid-fed pulsed-plasma thrusters (LF-PPTs) to overcome the disadvantages of current propulsion systems.

October 18, 2021

Alumnus Covey to speak at Honors College event

Dick Covey (MSAAE '69), a former NASA astronaut and past CEO of United Space Alliance, will speak as a part of the Visiting Scholars Series.

October 13, 2021

Saab, Purdue to dedicate aerospace facility

Before retiring from Boeing, alumnus William 'Ted' Torgerson managed the development of Boeing's self-funded T-X aircraft and training system in partnership with Saab. That included the development of the winning bid for the Air Force's next jet trainer program.

October 11, 2021

AAE student receives Homecoming Pillar of Excellency honor

Kaustubh Ray received the Research and Innovation pillar from the Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB).

October 11, 2021

Alumna Powers will fly to space on Blue Origin launch

Audrey Powers (BSAAE '99) is the company's vice president of mission & flight operations.

October 8, 2021

Bandla receives Young Engineering Alumni Award

Sirisha Bandla (BSAAE ’11) was honored at the Purdue Engineering Alumni Association dinner and awards presentation in September.

October 1, 2021

Space Force, Purdue partner on STEM education, innovation

Purdue established a new partnership with the U.S. Space Force to utilize university research, innovation and talent development as the latest member of the Space Force's University Partnership Program.

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