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Fairbanks, Alaska (UAF) - More than 50 researchers will be in Alaska in August for the resumption of a science summer school that culminates with experiments at the High-Frequency Active Aurora Research Program facility operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.
Several astronaut candidates will be able to carry out an analog space mission for a whole week, at a volcanic cave on Terceira Island (the Azores). Due to its characteristics, Gruta Natal sets up the perfect environment to simulate mission on Mars or the Moon, facilitating training, technology testing, and data collection, among other scientific activities. CAMões is the name of this pioneering project in national territory, with INESC TEC as one of the promoters.
New state-of-the-art technology is bringing space research down to Earth for students. Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
There was a conference discussion on moon and Mars space development.
A new lab that can mimic different levels of gravity from lunar to Martian to zero and that will serve as a powerful tool for testing and evaluating a variety of technologies is now open at Florida Tech’s Center for Aeronautics and Innovation.