ASU NewSpace Space Technology and Science Initiative

Meet Swift Coat, an Arizona State University spinout taking space technology to new heights.

They're developing an anti-fog agent for NASA's new xEMU spacesuit helmet, a vital innovation for the upcoming Artemis missions to the moon.

Read the full story below about their journey and the science behind their work.

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ASU spinout company blasts off Swift Coat, a startup founded by an ASU faculty member and alumnus, is developing an anti-fog coating for NASA’s xEMU spacesuit for Artemis moon missions.

Take SES 494 to explore tech commercialization in the multi-billion dollar space industry and:
- develop a commercial space startup
- learn the business canvas model
- develop pitch experience
- meet w/leading entrepreneurial space companies

Register: https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classes/classlist?keywords=96781&searchType=all&term=2237 =96781

As a member of the U.S. Space Force University Partner Program (UPP), ASU and NewSpace applaud the nomination of Space Force's Lt. Gen Whiting to head SPACECOM.

Biden nominates Space Force’s Whiting to head SPACECOM The nominations package also proposes to elevate Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Space Force's main acquisition arm Space Systems Command (SSC), to four star status and take over from Gen. D.T. Thompson as vice chief of space operations.

With its reputation as an innovation powerhouse of leading researchers and transdisciplinary schools, ASU has joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group of elite research universities.

The invited universities, selected based on an extensive set of quantitative indicators, collectively shape policy for higher education, science and innovation to strengthen their contributions to American society.

Having increased its research’s scale and scope six times over in the last twenty years, ASU joins institutions like MIT, Harvard and Stanford, ready to address public health improvements, the nation’s economic strength and the training of future visionary leaders and innovators.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/EG6f50OEBtq

ASU graduate lands dream job at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab This spring, Aditya Khuller is graduating from ASU with a PhD in planetary science and geology. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering in 2019 and a Master of Science in 2021 here.

2 years ago, ASU NewSpace and AZLabs organized Infinite Movement, an event bringing together the brightest minds from Arizona's defense and space industry, including ASU researchers, local businesses, and Senator Mark Kelly. This exciting event showcased incredible breakthroughs like CubeSounder and booths displaying cutting-edge tech and presentations covering everything from medical care for astronauts to civilian spaceflight, it's clear that Arizona is taking the lead in the new era of space exploration.

Learn More:
https://newspace.asu.edu/infinitemovement2021/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

ASU NewSpace actively seeks new and exciting connections that will foster the partnership between academic science and commercial space.

Get in touch with ASU NewSpace by clicking the link:
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We're thrilled to announce that ASU NewSpace is attending the 38th Space Symposium, the premier global event for the space community! 🚀🪐 As we gather to discuss critical space issues and explore exciting opportunities, we invite you to join us at Booth number 538 to learn more about our work and engage with us. 💡

Whether you're a student, industry professional, or simply passionate about space exploration, this is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the field. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Space Foundation

For more information and to register, please visit: https://spacesymposium.org

Last year's Artemis 1 launch was an incredible experience, and our Associate Director of Science and Research, Jim Rice, was there to witness it.
For those who missed it, check out Jim's fascinating take on the event here: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-sls-launch-space-exploration-moon-mars-1849792520/amp.

In celebration of Geologist Day earlier this week, we're thrilled to give a shoutout to one of our favorite team members, the brilliant Associate Director of Science and Research at ASU NewSpace and planetary Geologist, Jim Rice!

For those of you who are curious about the exciting world of space exploration, we highly recommend checking out his interview where he shares his firsthand experiences of working on "Mars time" and provides fascinating insights into his field of expertise. Don't miss it!

Follow the link to watch the full interview:

ASU NewSpace Interview Series: Dr. Jim Rice What's it like working on "Mars time"? How do researchers at Arizona State University get to pair up with NASA? Our new interview series launches with Dr. Ji...

ASU NewSpace, will be participating in the Arizona Space Summit alongside other industry experts and professionals.

By attending the Arizona Space Summit, individuals will have the opportunity to learn about Arizona's thriving space ecosystem and its potential for economic growth. They can also engage with various industry leaders, including ASU NewSpace, to gain a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge research and development happening in the field of space exploration. Additionally, students who are interested in pursuing a career in this field can explore various recruitment opportunities available at the event.

https://azspacesummit.com

Last year, during the launch of Artemis 1, we were privileged to have Jim Rice, our Associate Director of Science and Research, among the attendees. During his time at the launch, Jim Rice provided his unique perspective on the mission's importance and its role in advancing scientific research.

If you're interested in learning more about Jim Rice's thoughts on the event, take a look at his reflections.
https://gizmodo.com/nasa-sls-launch-space-exploration-moon-mars-1849792520/amp

Don't miss out on the chance to enroll in NewSpace's Space Business & Entrepreneurs class! Here's what one student had to say about their experience.

Follow the link below to register and discover how this course can benefit you: https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classes/classlist?keywords=96781&searchType=all&term=2237 =96781

Join us in celebrating Women's history Month by highlighting women making strides in the space industry! Today, we're featuring Timiebi Aganaba, an assistant professor Space and Society at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at ASU. In our interview, she discussed an emerging branch of law focused on navigating complex legal questions involving commercial space. Let's and recognize the invaluable contributions of women in space exploration and beyond.

Continuing our celebration of , check out our interview with Evgenya Shkolnik Assoc. Director at Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University and Assoc. Prof. at School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU.

“I had the idea to build our own small dedicated ultraviolet space telescope so that we can point it at a star and stare at it for weeks or a month at a time, and catch all these rare flares which would take up too much time from the very big flagship missions that are shared with the whole community,”

https://newspace.asu.edu/evgenya-shkolnik-and-asu-sparcs-continue-to-innovate-with-cubesats/

In 2022 NASA funded an ASU project to use commercial CubeSat data to determine the presence of water in arid and semiarid rivers in California and Arizona. Click to learn more below.

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ASU scientists use commercial satellite data to determine water flow in Southwestern rivers NASA has funded an Arizona State University project to use commercial CubeSat data to determine the presence of water in arid and semiarid rivers in California and Arizona. CubeSats are small satellites, typically the size of a shoebox, that can orbit the Earth and even travel in deep space.

In honor of International Women's Day we're celebrating some of the women who have helped launch ASU NewSpace to new heights.

Sian Proctor is an ASU alumna, artist- and explorer-in-residence at the university, and the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft when she served on Inspiration4 as a member of the first all-civilian spaceflight to orbit Earth, flying farther than any human since the final Hubble mission in 2009.

1st Black woman to pilot a US spacecraft lands new position at ASU In 2021, at age 51, Sian Proctor became the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft when she served on Inspiration4, a mission that marked several historic milestones for human space exploration. Today, her feet are on the ground, but her impact is sky-high as an artist- and explorer-in-residence at...

Don't forget that Planet and Arizona State University have partnered to provide free access to all ASU affiliates. This constellation of satellites orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, creating an expansive observation dataset.

Learn more and sign up:
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Commemorate, inspire, empower: Join us in celebrating , as we honor women’s contributions in business, politics, art, education and culture.

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If you didn't know already NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administrationfunded an Arizona State University project to use commercial CubeSat data to determine the presence of water in arid and semiarid rivers in California and Arizona.

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ASU scientists use commercial satellite data to determine water flow in Southwestern rivers NASA has funded an Arizona State University project to use commercial CubeSat data to determine the presence of water in arid and semiarid rivers in California and Arizona. CubeSats are small satellites, typically the size of a shoebox, that can orbit the Earth and even travel in deep space.

Last September NewSpaces's very own Management & Research Analyst, Jonathan Roll, visited Paris for the 73rd international astronautical congress. Check out some photos.

Home to our NewSpace headquarters is Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4, or ISTB4 for short. Through innovative architecture, the building incorporates various types of laboratory spaces, clean rooms, administrative and office spaces, PLUS a 250-seat auditorium and one of the most interesting foyers on campus.

In this session happening this Wednesday, 12/7 Sean Bryan, School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU associate research professor and CubeSounder PI, will share how he is leveraging multiple high-altitude balloon flights in order to accelerate the development of the CubeSounder weather imaging sensor. This session will also highlight best practices for working effectively with flight providers and planning across multiple flight tests to efficiently mature a space technology.

Details/register through the link below.

Fly, Fix, Fly: Using High-Altitude Balloons to Advance Technologies with Earth and Space Applications NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

The successful launch of the Artemis 1 mission comes just in time for the ESA - European Space Agency as it seeks support from its member states for new exploration initiatives.

ESA supplied the service module on the Orion spacecraft that provides power, propulsion and other services. That service module has been performing well since launch ahead of a critical maneuver, the Outbound Powered Flyby, by the service module’s main engine scheduled for early Nov. 21.

Artemis 1 launch boosts ESA’s exploration ambitions - SpaceNews The successful launch of the Artemis 1 mission comes just in time for ESA as it seeks support from its member states for new exploration initiatives.

Curious about what's been going on with LunaH-Map? Check out this free webcast of the Artemis 1, live from the moon.

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft live from the moon in this free webcast See live video and mission updates from the moon with NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft.

With the main goal of searching for shadowed craters on the moon for water, Colton Crater was the perfect place to take the CHARLOTTE (Crater Hydrogen And Regolith Laboratory On Technical Terrain Environments) rover. Recently the team led by our Associate Director of Science and Research Jim Rice put the rover to the test and shared some amazing photos!

Two NASA missions in Arizona are attempting to simulate exploration of the moon's south pole.

As NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration prepares to launch Artemis 1 uncrewed mission around the moon as soon as Nov. 14, the space agency is thinking even beyond the crewed Artemis 2 mission that will bring humans around the moon.

Simulated moonwalks on Earth are NASA's way of preparing those astronauts who may walk upon the lunar surface for Artemis 3 as soon as 2025. This month, astronauts are trekking through an environment where they will be exposed to conditions as close as possible to those on the moon without leaving Earth — the Arizona desert.

"The Arizona desert possesses many characteristics that are analogous to a lunar environment including challenging terrain, interesting geology, and minimal communications infrastructure, all of which astronauts will experience near the lunar south pole during Artemis missions," NASA officials said in an Oct. 3 statement(opens in new tab).

NASA astronauts 'moonwalk' in the Arizona desert for our lunar future It’s one small step to making another giant leap.