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JWST Detects Carbon Dioxide on Planet Outside Solar System

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

UCF Planetary Scientist Prof. Joe Harrington is part of a team of scientists who used JWST to find carbon dioxide (CO2) for the first time on a planet outside our Solar System. More info is at UCF Today.

NASA Chooses Lunar Landing Site Options for Crewed Artemis Flights

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

UCF Planetary Scientist Prof. Kerri Donaldson Hanna was interviewed for perspective on NASA’s decisions on where to send Artemis astronauts. Full story is here.

Planetary Science Graduate Student Wins Award at NASA Exploration Science Forum

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

UCF Planetary Science Graduate Student Autumn Shackelford has won an award at last week’s NASA Exploration Science Forum for her research presentation on “SWEEPS: A New Space Weathering Chamber.”

Several UCF Planetary Scientists Will Be Using JWST Soon

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

The Orlando Sentinel talks about the 8 UCF students and faculty who will be among those getting a first crack at data from the now-operational JWST.

Local News Interviews UCF Planetary Scientist about JWST

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Orlando’s Fox affiliate interviewed Prof. Yan Fernandez about his involvement with upcoming JWST observations.

Bloomberg Highlights UCF Planetary Scientist Working on JWST

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Bloomberg News has a video interview with several astronomers who will soon be using JWST, including UCF’s own Dr. Noemí Pinilla-Alonso (FSI)! Check out the interview!

Arecibo Scientists Unravel Asteroid Mystery

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

A team from the observatory publish their findings ahead of Asteroid Day, a U.N. designation aimed at increasing awareness about the threats some asteroids pose. The study was led by scientist Luisa Zambrano-Marín. Full story here.

UCF Planetary Scientists Awarded $35 Million NASA Mission to the Moon

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

The mission will explore a region of the moon never before visited and may identify minerals and chemical resources available for future exploration. The mission is led by Prof. Kerri Donaldson Hanna and deputied by Prof. Addie Dove. More info here.

UCF Planetary Scientist Moderates State Department Discussion on Planetary Defense

Posted on June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

The panel discussion, which took place on June 28 a few days ahead of Asteroid Day, will examine international cooperation in response to asteroid threats and be moderated by Prof. Humberto Campins. Full story here.

UCF team designs lunar satellite tools to hunt for water

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

When Prof. Kerri Donaldson Hanna looks at the full moon she sees a future full of opportunity. Full story at the Orlando Sentinel here.

UCF’s Planetary Science Rock Stars Guests at MegaCon 2022

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

UCF faculty participate in pop culture convention to help people understand space science and why it matters in an entertaining way. Full story here.

UCF Planetary Scientist Dan Britt wins award from ASCE

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Prof. Dan Britt has won the Outstanding Technical Contribution Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for his leadership of the Exolith Lab. More info here.

UCF Experimental Space Dirt Helps to Advance Space Exploration

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Almost 25 tons of high-fidelity simulant has been shipped so far this year to scientists and engineers around the world so they can test their ideas before launching them into space. More info at this link.

FSI Planetary Scientist Dr. Noemí Pinilla-Alonso recognized by Orange County

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Dr. Noemí Pinilla-Alonso has been recognized as a 2022 Orange County Distinguished Resident! More info at this link. Congratulations!

UCF/AO Researcher Studies Asteroid Sharing Earth’s Orbit

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

Find out about an asteroid sharing Earth’s orbit around the Sun! Info here.

UCF Planetary Scientists highlighted on UCF’s homepage

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

The UCF front homepage is highlighting three UCF planetary scientists — Dr. Humberto Campins (Physics), Dr. Addie Dove (Physics), and Dr. Phil Metzger (FSI). The page links to an extensive summary of their research.

UCF scientist closely watching as James Webb Space Telescope unfolds

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

As JWST reaches its destination at the end of January, UCF Planetary Scientist Noemi Pinilla-Alonso prepares to complete more than 100 hours of research once it arrives. More info here.

Arecibo scientist on the hunt for Gravitational Waves

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by Yan Fernandez

An international team of astronomers (that includes an AO researcher) has announced the results of a comprehensive search for ripples in the fabric of space-time: gravitational waves. More info here.

FSI Planetary Scientist Dr. Phil Metzger Profiled in UCF’s “Knights Do That”

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Yan Fernandez

Dr. Phil Metzger at FSI is profiled in an installment of UCF’s “Knights Do That” series. More info here.

AO and UCF involved with NASA’s DART Mission

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Yan Fernandez

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirect Test mission — DART — launched last week, and Arecibo Observatory and UCF Planetary Sciences Group are part of the story. More info here.

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