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SmallSat Education Conference

In October, the Aerospace and Innovation Academy successfully executed its 2nd annual SmallSat Education Conference. The conference was...

Amanda Grodman

CubeSat Highlights: a Brief History

From acting as an encouraging learning tool to inspiring critical discoveries, CubeSats–small satellites/payloads–have played an...

Shawna Christenson

Learning from NearSpaceLaunch: Guest student blogger, Colin Quinn

Recently, I have been planning one of the Wolfpack’s next and most audacious CubeSat. This mission will detect Galactic Cosmic Rays...

Amanda Grodman

The Gravity of Medicine in Space

Since the first Apollo missions, scientists and doctors alike have expressed concern about the effects of space on human health,...

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SmallSat Education Conference

In October, the Aerospace and Innovation Academy successfully executed its 2nd annual SmallSat Education Conference. The conference was...

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Amanda Grodman

Sep 4, 2023

CubeSat Highlights: a Brief History

From acting as an encouraging learning tool to inspiring critical discoveries, CubeSats–small satellites/payloads–have played an...

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Shawna Christenson

Aug 10, 2023

Learning from NearSpaceLaunch: Guest student blogger, Colin Quinn

Recently, I have been planning one of the Wolfpack’s next and most audacious CubeSat. This mission will detect Galactic Cosmic Rays...

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Amanda Grodman

Aug 1, 2023

The Gravity of Medicine in Space

Since the first Apollo missions, scientists and doctors alike have expressed concern about the effects of space on human health,...

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Amanda Grodman

Jul 12, 2023

Fundamental Rocket Mechanics

Understanding methods of maximizing a space mission–whether it be in the design, materials, or function of a spacecraft–is a critical...

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Daniel Portas-Levy

Jun 15, 2023

Guest Blog: FlipSat-1 Integration at NearSpace Launch

Recently, the Wolfpack went through integration for our FlipSat-1 satellite. It is a mission to validate the usage of Micro: bits in...

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Amanda Grodman

Jun 8, 2023

Incorporating STEM in Early Education

Many adolescents and adults may recall early childhood as a time to explore novel and exciting topics–from athletics to healthcare and...

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Amanda Grodman

May 24, 2023

The Growth of AI in Space

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more prevalent in common discussions surrounding academia, industry, and the...

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Amanda Grodman

Apr 19, 2023

String Theory: Contemporary Studies Bridging Music and Space

We on Earth may consider music a common pleasure, not truly pondering music’s connection to STEM, or specifically, aerospace. Recent...

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Amanda Grodman

Apr 5, 2023

A Short Tour of Engineering: From Mechanical to Aerospace

Being an engineer is no easy feat, especially when dealing with space. Some may assume that engineering is an invariable field that may...

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Amanda Grodman

Mar 23, 2023

Oceanography Making Waves in Space Research

The infinite-seeming nature of space is unique in its many unknowns. Our historic moon landings and upcoming Artemis explorations are...

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Amanda Grodman

Feb 15, 2023

What is an Ocean World?: Satellite Applicability and More

Extraplanetary environments are often thought of as desolate and dry compared to our biodiverse planet. Yet, there are several parallels...

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Amanda Grodman

Feb 1, 2023

The Future of Space Sustainability

Rapid population growth, as seen in the past two hundred years, has enabled revolutionary developments, from technology to science, to...

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Amanda Grodman

Jan 18, 2023

Artemis and Beyond: Contemporary Developments in Space Robotics

In a previous blog, we discussed the implications and ethics of sending robots to space; with our current reliance on automated...

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Amanda Grodman

Jan 4, 2023

The Best of Both Worlds: Current Interdisciplinary Space Research

A large part of our role in space is designing, building, and testing machinery to expand our exploratory horizon. Several of these...

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Amanda Grodman

Dec 30, 2022

The Importance of Aviation in Aerospace

Although aviation and aerospace are similar in a general sense, they otherwise might appear as polar opposites; one is used by millions...

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Amanda Grodman

Dec 14, 2022

The Outer Space Treaty of 1967: Critical Contemporary Discussions of Space Ethics

Lyndon B. Johnson once said, “No national sovereignty rules in outer space. Those who venture there go as envoys of the entire human...

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Amanda Grodman

Nov 23, 2022

Why International Astronautic Collaboration is the Crux of Astronomical Strides

Large aeronautical corporations, including NASA, SpaceX, and affiliated industries are often thought of as the diverse pioneers of...

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Amanda Grodman

Nov 9, 2022

The History of Computer Programming and Aerospace–And Their Current Vitality

Computer programming and aeronautical industries are frequently grouped in the large STEM umbrella, but aren’t always associated with...

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Amanda Grodman

Oct 26, 2022

What is Systems Engineering?

With every technological development–whether it be in the scopes of occupational machinery or personal convenience–comes problems and...

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