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Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach

Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach

Ocean wind tracker is finding new uses for inland studies.
Switchbacks and spikes: Parker Solar Probe data consistent with 20-year-old theory

Switchbacks and spikes: Parker Solar Probe data consistent with 20-year-old theory

Magnetic flux findings suggest “profound consequences for basic solar processes.”
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More than $5M to improve solar storm forecasts

More than $5M to improve solar storm forecasts

U-Michigan researchers play lead roles in national effort funded by NSF, NASA.
A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

Fully loaded flying cars could outperform gasoline-powered ground vehicles by as much as 52 percent.
Solar storm congressional testimony: ‘The risk is real’

Solar storm congressional testimony: ‘The risk is real’

Professor Justin Kasper addresses Senate committee on solar threat to power grid.
Oil, gas methane emissions 60 percent higher than EPA reports

Oil, gas methane emissions 60 percent higher than EPA reports

Gas leaks estimated to be worth $2 billion could have fueled 10 million homes.
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Two Climate & Space faculty receive awards

Two Climate & Space faculty receive awards

College of Engineering awards cite significant contributions, accomplishments, and sustained excellence.
Climate & Space PhD candidate wins Distinguished Leadership Award

Climate & Space PhD candidate wins Distinguished Leadership Award

Award is given to students for outstanding leadership and service.
Two CLASP undergraduates win Distinguished Leadership Award 

Two CLASP undergraduates win Distinguished Leadership Award 

Award is given to students for outstanding leadership and service.
Climate & Space PhD candidate wins Distinguished Leadership Award

Climate & Space PhD candidate wins Distinguished Leadership Award

Award is given to students for outstanding leadership and service.
Climate & Space PhD wins Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Prize

Climate & Space PhD wins Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Prize

Award is given to outstanding graduate students.
PhD candidate selected for Rackham Fellowship

PhD candidate selected for Rackham Fellowship

The Rackham International Student Fellowship assists outstanding international students in their studies.
Congratulations to our new Climate & Space PhD!

Congratulations to our new Climate & Space PhD!

Dr. Zachary Butterfield is the latest to earn a CLaSP doctoral degree.
Prof. Steiner elected president of the AGU Atmospheric Sciences section

Prof. Steiner elected president of the AGU Atmospheric Sciences section

The prestigious position plays a major role in the formation of AGU science policy.
Prof. Tamas Gombosi to receive AGU John Adam Fleming Medal

Prof. Tamas Gombosi to receive AGU John Adam Fleming Medal

Prestigious honor conferred for “original research and technical leadership.”
Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach

Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach

Ocean wind tracker is finding new uses for inland studies.
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The Washington Post Thursday, April 8, 2021

The revolution in satellite technology means there are swarms of spacecraft no bigger than a loaf of bread in orbit

The Washington Post Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The revolution in satellite technology means there are swarms of spacecraft no bigger than a loaf of bread in orbit

Science News Friday, February 26, 2021

Solar storms can wreak havoc. We need better space weather forecasts

SlashGear Monday, January 11, 2021

Experimental cubesat heading to orbit will test a new propulsion method

Detroit Free Press Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Michigan winters, as generations have known them, may be coming to an end

Science Friday, December 11, 2020

U.S. physicists rally around ambitious plan to build fusion power plant