Space
Deep in the universe lurk a population of mysterious, red galaxies that, until recently, were all but invisible to scientists. Now, astrophysicists at CU Boulder have drawn on new observations to learn more about these objects.
CU Boulder alumna Sarah Gillis is a lead space operations engineer and astronaut trainer at SpaceX with literal out-of-this-world experience.
As humans spend longer and longer in space, the mental health of astronauts will become increasingly important, says aerospace engineer Katya Arquilla. Her research could help people in orbit and on the ground.
Millions of Android phones across the globe have helped to capture the swirls and bubbles in Earth's atmosphere high above the surface in incredible detail.
The Data Systems group collaborates to create user-friendly applications designed to make space weather data accessible to all, empowering users to explore the latest space weather developments from their browsers.
Amrita Singh is studying lunar dust to answer important health and technology questions for future moon missions.
Anthony Straub is making major advances in water purification technology for industry and human consumption on Earth and in space thanks to a new NASA grant.
On Oct. 14, NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying a scientific instrument designed and built by a team at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). Dozens of LASP employees, family members and friends were in Florida to watch the launch.
When lightning cracks on Earth, especially high-energy electrons may fall out of Earth's inner radiation belt, according to a new study—an electron "rain" that could threaten satellites, and even humans, in orbit.
Drone technology and atmospheric science instruments developed by CU Boulder will be available to researchers nationwide through a new NSF grant.