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This image depicts the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia, one of the first images from the NASA Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. Credit: NASA/PACE

Apr 29, 2024

NASA’s Earth-observing mission, PACE, releases first set of data to public

On February 8, 2024, NASA launched its newest Earth-observing satellite, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The first of the mission’s data was just made available to the public.

Apr 29, 2024

Exploring Earth from space: North Carolina Space Symposium emphasizes importance of open science and student research

On March 22, North Carolina Space Grant hosted its annual NC Space Symposium at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Highlighting open science and exploring Earth from space, the signature event brought together over 200 attendees, with 75 percent being students, from across the state and beyond to learn from one another and celebrate student research.

Two-image collage. Left image is of student conducting experiment, which involves using a pipet. Right picture is student posing beside a mini replica of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope.

Mar 6, 2024

Reflecting the future: Revolutionizing space exploration with liquid mirrors

Liquid mirrors in space offer the potential for much larger reflective surfaces, a critical factor in enhancing light-gathering capabilities and improving overall telescope performance.

Mar 1, 2024

Students are invited to attend NASA-led open science workshop

North Carolina Space Grant invites students to register for the North Carolina Space Symposium and attend an open science workshop. The Symposium will take place March 22, 2024, at the McKimmon Center on NC State University’s campus in Raleigh, NC.

Past Graduate Research Fellows and Undergraduate Research Scholars conducted impressive research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Jan 16, 2024

2024-25 NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship and Undergraduate Research Scholarship accepting applications

North Carolina Space Grant has opened its signature funding opportunities, the Graduate Research Fellowship and the Undergraduate Research Scholarship, for applications for the 2024-25 academic year.

Commercial aircraft lined up on the runway waiting for takeoff.

Oct 18, 2023

Seeing the invisible: Revealing hidden damage with cameras to improve aircraft safety

Visual inspection is subjective, time-consuming, and cannot confidently detect damage in all cases. Structural health monitoring (SHM) offers a solution to mitigate these issues.

Jul 27, 2023

NC Space Grant celebrates 2022-2023 awarded teams achievements

North Carolina Space Grant congratulates 11 student teams who competed in 2022-2023 NASA and related STEM competitions. The awarded teams diligently solved STEM challenges, such as launching and sustaining rockets thousands of feet in the air, or efficiently mining through simulated lunar matter.

NASA Artemis Launch Director speaks to NC Space Symposium attendees during keynote presentation about Artemis missions and the future of space exploration.

May 19, 2023

Annual NC Space Symposium returns in-person to celebrate student research

On April 21, North Carolina Space Grant hosted its annual NC Space Symposium at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The Symposium brought together over 200 students and professionals from all over the state of North Carolina to celebrate student research and learn from experts.

View of deep space. Gases are expanding in such a way to resemble a human hand with fingers extended.

Mar 10, 2023

Registration is now open for the 2023 NC Space Symposium

The 2023 NC Space Symposium will feature presentations by NASA experts, including the Artemis I launch director, as well as talks by student researchers and industry professionals. Make plans now to join NC Space Grant on Friday, April 21, at the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Registration is now open and available through April 15.