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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
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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Amanda Grodman
Oct 12, 2022
Putting the STEM in Stem Cells: Using Stem Cells and Xenobots to Educate Future Scientists
Currently, discussions relating to diseases, whether they be contagious, hereditary, or chronic, are widespread and will continue to...
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Amanda Grodman
Sep 28, 2022
Why Start Early?: The First Steps of Fostering Life-Long Learning
Middle and high school are crucial years of a students’ life, both in their academic endeavors and personal strides. While students with...
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Amanda Grodman
Sep 14, 2022
Classroom CubeSat Integration Crash Course
We here at the Aerospace and Innovation Academy frequently reference CubeSats, along with orbiting policies, whether it be in our own...
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Amanda Grodman
Aug 28, 2022
The Future of HAB–Plus a Classroom Integration Crash Course
In a previous blog, we reflected on a Student Project Spotlight in showing the importance of CubeSats as a teaching device for students...
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Amanda Grodman
Aug 17, 2022
More Than Allergies: How Lunar Dust is Dictating Future Space Travel
In recent years, discussions of lunar space tourism and other forms of public space travel have been rapidly orbiting the world....
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