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-...

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 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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

Dr. Nils Averesch's groundbreaking work in biotechnology for human space operations is attracting major attention from the U.S. Department of Defense and DARPA. Check out our story on this at the link below. lnkd.in/eQFSFpHS

We are in week 6 of our Astraeus Astro Archives series! This week, we are highlighting this story with UF Astronomy Professor Rafael Guzmán on his work with satellite-mounted telescopes. explore.research.ufl.edu/satellite-mo...

Dr. Rob Ferl is sending fossils to space with the @floridamuseum.bsky.social! Studying how microgravity impacts ancient specimens for new insights into space & Earth. #FossilsInSpace #AstraeusSpaceInstitute #UF www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/flor...

✨ Save the Date! ✨ 🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM 📍 Reitz Union Auditorium Join Dr. Erika Hamden for a seminar on "The Universe Glows in the Ultraviolet" 🌌🔭 #Science #Astronomy #UVLight #TheUniverse

🎉 Big Congrats to Pragnya Prusty, PhD student in UF HHP & Astraeus Student Org member, for receiving a $25K NASA grant! Her research focuses on brain changes & motor performance during bed rest.🧠 #NASA #SpaceResearch #PhD #Astraeus #UF

Astro Archives | Revisiting groundbreaking space research and innovations! UF’s Sarah Ballard and team found that a third of planets orbiting dwarf stars could sustain liquid water, making them potential life candidates.

Astro Archives | Looking back at the Space-Edge Accelerator, a 12-week program by UF, ASU, UCF, Space Foundation & Vanderbilt. It connected students with industry leaders to drive biomedical tech for low-Earth orbit. #SpaceInnovation #SpaceResearch

Welcome to our #AstroArchives series! We’re diving into past groundbreaking space research by the brilliant minds at UF. Researchers pushed limits with innovations in satellites, brain health, and muscle atrophy: explore.research.ufl.edu/a-harsh-envi...

Exciting work from Professor Nils Averesch on his research using microbes to turn CO2 into sustainable bioplastics that could tackle plastic waste on Earth & aid long-term space exploration. the-microbiologist.com/careers/towa... #SpaceResearch

On December 13th, SpaceX CRS-31 returns to Earth, bringing microbial biomanufacturing samples that could make self-sustaining space missions a reality. Led by Dr. Amor Menezes & UF team, this experiment helps us unlock sustainable solutions for life beyond Earth astraeus.ufl.edu/enhanced-mic...

UF Astronomy is breaking new ground with the Webb telescope! 🌌 From tracking star clusters to detecting signs of life, the department is diving into discoveries that could reshape our understanding of space. #Astronomy #Astraeus #NASA

Today, our Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium, as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.

In UF’s ‘Art and Science of Astrophotography, curiosity meets creativity. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lada and alum Noah Rashkind, the course inspires students to capture and connect with the cosmos. 🌌✨ Read more: bit.ly/40x8BzZ #Astrophotography #UFResearch #Astraeus

As a part of the DARPA B-SURE program, MAE professor Dr. Amor Menezes's and colleagues Dr. Y. Ding, Dr. S. Niemi and Dr. J. Foster will be sending & evaluating the performance of several microorganisms to the ISS on SpX-31. Launch is tonight at 9:29 pm.

UF researchers are tackling the eerie challenges of space travel—from muscle loss to satellite survival. Their work is making space less ghastly for astronauts and machines! 👻🛰️ Read More: bit.ly/3YoEjwF #SpookyScience #Astraeus #SpaceResearch #AstronautHealth

. @UF #AIDays program with a panel of Astraeus faculty talking about #AI in Space. Hosted by Dr Seidler w/ Dr Du, Dr Oweiss, Dr Judge and Dr Bae- great look forward. Thanks to Nvidia!

"Beer in space? UF researchers found that microgravity can improve fermentation and beer quality by reducing certain flavors. Cheers to space science! 🍻🚀 Read more: bit.ly/3YckwAK #FoodScience #SpaceResearch #Fermentation #Microgravity #UFResearch #Astraeus

A new star with 100,000x more lithium than the Sun? 🌟 Dr. Rana Ezzeddine and Jeremy Kowkabany’s discovery challenges current theories on star evolution and may reveal a new phase of stellar growth! Read more at bit.ly/3U74MO7 #StarDiscovery #Astronomy #Space #Astraeus

Can microgravity impact the brain long after astronauts return to Earth? Dr. Rachael Seidler, deputy director of @ufastraeus, is exploring this crucial question with NASA. Her research may shape the future of astronaut health! 🌟🧠 Article: bit.ly/3zBsJGr

At Astraeus, we’re amplifying the research of UF’s Dr. Conklin & Dr. Williams. From low-frequency gravitational waves to the search for life on Mars, their work is pushing the boundaries of space science🚀🌌 #AstraeusNews #GravitationalWaves #Mars Article:https://bit.ly/3BhzgX7