Giant Leaps In Space: Earth, Exploration, Economics
The future of life on Earth and the challenges of expanding into our solar and stellar neighborhood can yield high economic, social and scientific rewards if we mitigate the risk and meet the technological challenges. Can we reach beyond our solar neighborhood? Is a self-sustaining space economy emerging to support this frontier? Can the geopolitical regulations for safety and access be built on the Outer Space Treaty?
Giant Leaps in Space Giant Leaps in Space News Feed from Purdue University News Service
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Biotech company gains major funding to keep developing use of immune system to fight cancer
on November 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Umoja Biopharma, a Purdue University-affiliated biotechnology company focused on using a patient’s own immune cells to kill cancerous cells, has secured one of the largest initial rounds of funding ever for a Purdue-affiliated company. […]
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Purdue astronaut reunion featured in photo gallery
on October 14, 2019 at 4:31 pm
Thirteen astronauts spent Homecoming weekend at their alma mater, Purdue University. […]
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Astronaut reunion: B-roll available today of 13 visiting during Purdue’s Homecoming
on October 12, 2019 at 3:00 pm
An astronaut reunion is taking place today (Oct. 12) during Purdue’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of the university’s sesquicentennial, “150 Years of Giant Leaps.” […]
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Astronaut reunion: B-roll, photos will be available of 13 visiting during Purdue’s Homecoming
on October 11, 2019 at 4:00 am
An astronaut reunion will take place during Purdue’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of the university’s sesquicentennial, “150 Years of Giant Leaps.” […]
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Photo gallery highlights Purdue’s Giant Leaps research
on October 10, 2019 at 1:26 pm
How will astronauts manage nourishment and medication to survive long ventures in space? Humans and computers interact daily, so why do jokes fall flat for Alexa and Siri? Can service dogs help veterans with PTSD live healthier lives? […]
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Technology to use hot air balloons for rocket launches competes in a startup battlefield
on October 10, 2019 at 4:00 am
Leo Aerospace, a Purdue University-affiliated startup looking to launch rockets with the help of hot air balloons, has taken to the technology battlefield to receive worldwide attention for its technology. […]
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It’s here: Purdue’s grand finale for 150th anniversary celebration
on October 8, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Purdue’s 150th anniversary and its Giant Leaps campaign will conclude Oct. 12 with an astronaut reunion celebrating 13 of the university’s alumni who have gone into space. […]
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Purdue alums advancing the space industry
on October 7, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Since Neil Armstrong made the historic giant lunar leap, the space industry has changed drastically. NASA has been joined by private companies looking to expand the industry and explore space more in-depth. Among those advancing the industry are thousands of Purdue alumni, working for NASA or within the private sector. […]
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Planetary scientist, author and aerospace consultant to discuss ‘What IF We Return to Pluto?’
on October 7, 2019 at 4:00 am
The planetary scientist who led NASA’s New Horizons mission, which successfully explored the Pluto system and is now exploring the Kuiper Belt – the farthest exploration in the history of humankind – will speak at Purdue on Thursday (Oct. 10.) […]
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Pilot safety training technology wins Air Force grant for app-based simulator
on September 25, 2019 at 4:00 am
Simulator technology aimed at advancing critical communication and safety for pilots and passengers may soon be helping the U.S. Air Force with training operations. […]
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Planetary scientist, author and aerospace consultant to discuss ‘What IF We Return to Pluto?’
on September 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
The planetary scientist who led NASA’s New Horizons mission, which successfully explored the Pluto system and is now exploring the Kuiper Belt – the farthest exploration in the history of humankind – will speak at Purdue on Oct. 10. […]
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Astronaut reunion to conclude Purdue’s 150th anniversary celebration at Homecoming
on September 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm
An astronaut reunion will take place during October’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of Purdue’s sesquicentennial, '150 Years of Giant Leaps.' […]
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NASA astronaut: ‘What IF We Led an International Collaboration in Space Exploration?’
on September 12, 2019 at 4:00 am
NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who directed the Johnson Space Center, will speak at Purdue University on Sept. 26. […]
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Chinese rights activist to speak at Purdue as part of Giant Leaps Series
on September 6, 2019 at 4:00 am
Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese civil rights activist and self-taught lawyer, will share his insights about the negative impact of artificial intelligence technologies on human rights during a Giant Leaps Series event Sept. 17 at Purdue University. […]
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‘What IF You are the First to Fly to Mars?’
on August 27, 2019 at 4:00 am
Some of the students at Purdue University hope to be among those who make it possible to fly to Mars and maybe even be one of the people to live on the red planet. […]
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Final schedule announced for Purdue’s nuclear innovation summit
on August 27, 2019 at 4:00 am
Nuclear power will be the focus at next week’s 'What IF Nuclear Innovation Could Save the World?: Atoms for Humanity.' […]
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Keynote speaker from U.S. Department of Energy added for nuclear innovation summit
on August 21, 2019 at 4:00 am
The various roles that nuclear power plays in space exploration, medicine, robotics and sustainability will be the focus of “What IF Nuclear Innovation Could Save the World?: Atoms for Humanity” on Sept. 3-5. […]
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Purdue College of Liberal Arts asks students to ‘leave your footprint’ at 150th event
on August 15, 2019 at 4:00 am
The Purdue College of Liberal Arts has scheduled a series of events from Monday to Friday (Aug. 19-23) to celebrate Purdue’s sesquicentennial, “150 Years of Giant Leaps.” […]
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Technology soars in advancing critical communication, safety for pilots, passengers
on August 7, 2019 at 4:00 am
The Federal Aviation Administration has been putting an increased focus on English language proficiency for pilots as the agency looks to ensure safety for passengers through improved communication. […]
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Joining the jet set: Jet ignition technology could boost efficiency and lower emissions of combustion engines
on August 6, 2019 at 4:00 am
The same technology used in jets soon may be powering personal cars and other automobiles. […]
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‘What IF Nuclear Innovation Could Save the World?’
on August 1, 2019 at 6:19 pm
What role can nuclear power play in getting humans to Mars or eliminating climate change? Not to mention its increasing role in medicine and safety and security. […]
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Cislunar blueprint to propel space outreach for the next 50 years
on August 1, 2019 at 1:57 pm
In its inaugural call to action, Purdue Engineering’s Cislunar Initiative took a giant leap forward in advancing humankind’s presence in space and the development of the economy in the “cislunar region,” the orbital area encompassing the Earth and moon. […]
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NDIA, Purdue launching inaugural hypersonics capabilities conference to advance transformational military capabilities
on July 29, 2019 at 6:37 pm
The inaugural National Defense Industrial Association Hypersonics Capabilities Conference, co-hosted with Purdue University, is bringing a consortium of military, government, congressional, industry and policy leaders to further advance U.S. hypersonic systems. […]
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Cold, dry planets could have a lot of hurricanes
on July 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Nearly every atmospheric science textbook ever written will say that hurricanes are an inherently wet phenomenon – they use warm, moist air for fuel. But according to new simulations, the storms can also form in very cold, dry climates. […]
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Purdue center to focus on development of Earth-moon economy
on July 18, 2019 at 5:05 pm
To create a sustainable presence beyond Earth, humans need to further expand into the region encompassing Earth and the moon, called 'cislunar space.' That takes building an infrastructure that opens up economic expansion, just as the interstate highway system spurred economic growth in the U.S. […]
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Updates for Purdue’s Apollo 11 celebration, including information about Saturday’s heat
on July 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
Saturday’s (July 20) forecast heat will move the 3:30 p.m. lunar landing multimedia celebration indoors at Neil Armstrong Hall. After the countdown, the event will move outdoors to conclude with a F100-F flyover. […]
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New safer, inexpensive way to propel small satellites
on July 16, 2019 at 4:00 am
Finding inexpensive solutions for propelling CubeSats is one of the most critical components of the rapidly growing industry of commercial launches of satellites the size of a loaf of bread. The small size and relatively low cost have made CubeSats popular choices for commercial launches in recent years. […]
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Could humans live in lava tubes on the moon?
on July 16, 2019 at 4:00 am
In 2017, Purdue University researchers helped discover a lava tube on the moon that could protect astronauts from hazardous conditions on the surface. Now, 3D image reconstructions of lava tubes on Earth could help assess if they are stable enough to build human habitats. […]
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Do you have a picture with Purdue’s Neil Armstrong statue? Purdue wants to see it
on July 15, 2019 at 12:10 pm
It’s become routine during commencement weekends for students, families and friends to line up on Stadium Avenue to snap photos with the Neil Armstrong statue. Same on football game days, Spring Fest or any visit to campus. You’ve probably seen TV broadcasts of Purdue athletic events break for commercial with a well-lit shot of the statue framed by moonlight. […]
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Purdue to feature panels with NASA flight directors, industry leaders who worked on Apollo 11
on July 11, 2019 at 4:00 am
July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the moment when Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon. […]
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Purdue adds panel featuring National Space Council members to Apollo 11 anniversary celebration
on July 11, 2019 at 4:00 am
Representatives from the National Space Council Users Advisory Group will participate in a public panel discussion on July 18 as part of Purdue University’s Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration. […]
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Cleaning up the cosmic neighborhood: NASA grant to advance technology, help remove space debris from orbit
on July 9, 2019 at 4:00 am
A Purdue University-affiliated startup that is developing technology to help remove debris from Earth orbit has received an award from NASA. […]
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Fifty years after Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, students and researchers can learn about Purdue grad at his alma mater
on July 9, 2019 at 4:00 am
Purdue University students who dream to follow in Neil Armstrong’s footsteps don’t have to go very far to find inspiration. […]
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Two new Earth-like exoplanets could support life
on June 21, 2019 at 4:00 am
Astronomers have identified two planets outside our solar system, known as exoplanets, that could support life. The planets, which orbit Teegarden’s star, are unlikely to have intense solar flares or other dangerous activity that could prevent life there. The findings were published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. […]
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New Neil Armstrong documentary to screen at Purdue
on June 13, 2019 at 4:00 am
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Purdue University will host the viewing of a new documentary on the personal life of alumnus Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. […]
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Purdue scientist to lead next step in solar sailing; project will be aboard SpaceX scheduled June launch
on June 5, 2019 at 1:13 pm
A small satellite that will attempt the first controlled solar sailing in Earth orbit is a go for launch. […]
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Keep the orbital neighborhood clean: Innovations target ways to safely return satellites, launch systems to Earth
on June 4, 2019 at 4:00 am
More than 22,000 objects floating in space are currently being tracked by the U.S. Air Force. That number is expected to double within five years, due in large part to increased global demand for satellite internet services and private companies’ launching of more space objects to meet that demand. […]
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Untold story of Apollo 11 moon landing to be shared by flight director Gene Kranz
on June 3, 2019 at 4:00 am
Imagine being a part of the Apollo mission that sent the first men to the moon. What was it like to work alongside Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins? And, what are the best-kept secrets about the Apollo 11 mission? […]
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Wright Flyer fabric lands at Purdue University Archives
on May 30, 2019 at 1:22 pm
Two monumental events in the history of flight and space - the Wright Brothers’ first power-controlled flight and Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon - have a unique connection that is now represented in the Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives and currently on display at Purdue University’s Archives and Special Collections. […]
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Agricultural researchers can quickly measure plant growth, health with inexpensive drones, laptops and a software app
on May 16, 2019 at 4:00 am
Agricultural researchers have long used small-plot trials to test a myriad of practices, such as selecting the best seeds, fertilizer and crop-control products, and depending on their eyes and opinions to determine what works best. […]
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HySonic Technologies receives Navy grant to provide computational modeling support for hypersonic vehicle design
on May 1, 2019 at 4:00 am
HySonic Technologies LLC, which specializes in the development of computational models for the simulation of flow problems of interest to the defense industry, has received a federal grant worth $140,000. […]
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Purdue to award alumnus, NASA administrator an honorary doctorate during spring commencement
on April 26, 2019 at 12:58 pm
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels on Thursday (April 25) announced that William H. Gerstenmaier, a Purdue alumnus and key executive at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., will receive an honorary doctorate during spring commencement. Daniels made the announcement during the Ideas Festival event, “What IF We Blaze a Path to Mars?” as part of the Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign. […]
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How would you survive on Mars?
on April 24, 2019 at 1:27 pm
The Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats Institute is working to ensure that the first long-term settlement on other planetary bodies are safe from hazards such as a meteoroid colliding with the moon or violent sandstorms on Mars. […]
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Chunk of the Lafayette Meteorite from Mars returning to Purdue
on April 23, 2019 at 7:50 pm
A segment of the Lafayette Meteorite that once resided at Purdue, but was on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago for decades, will return officially to Purdue on Thursday (April 25) during a Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial event. […]
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NASA, space leaders to discuss human space exploration
on April 16, 2019 at 4:08 pm
What will it take for the U.S. to return to the moon and send humans to Mars and beyond? […]
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Companies launch out of Purdue Energetics Research Center
on April 10, 2019 at 2:52 pm
The Army’s selection of Adranos Inc. as the winner of its xTechSearch competition highlights the attention three companies that have emerged from the Purdue Energetics Research Center are receiving for their work in the defense industry. […]
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Brain-like model provides hope for millions with Alzheimer’s, other neurological disorders
on April 10, 2019 at 2:11 pm
Up to 1 billion people, nearly one in six of the world’s population, suffer from neurological disorders. The number of people with those disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, has been steadily increasing in recent decades. […]
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Because there are no pharmacies in space
on April 2, 2019 at 1:20 pm
Research continues on an eventual 140-million-mile mission to Mars, developing the latest transportation as well as habitats necessary for the red planet. […]
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Purdue startup takes first place in Army’s xTechSearch for newest technology to meet defense modernization needs
on April 2, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Adranos Inc., a Purdue University-affiliated company developing a high-performance, solid propellant for long-range missile and space launch systems, has won the Army’s inaugural xTechSearch competition, besting more than 350 companies in the months long competition. […]
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‘What IF our future was more secure?’ Leading cybersecurity experts to speak at Purdue
on March 28, 2019 at 7:23 pm
Government, industry, schools, banks, health care organizations, powerplants … who doesn’t have to worry about cybersecurity threats? […]