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Get the latest news about the innovative work being done by Purdue researchers and alumni to push space exploration forward, plus learn more about the Boilermakers who were instrumental in the space program’s evolution.

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NASA

Perseverance finds potential for life on Mars

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EAPS News

Europa ice: Barrier or gateway to alien life?

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NASA

Curiosity rover reveals mind-blowing finding on Mars

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NASA

CNN: Are we alone in the Universe?

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Posed photo of the five inductees into the Space Camp Hall of Fame for 2024.

Purdue Aeronautics and Astronautics

Two alumni inducted into Space Camp Hall of Fame

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Two metal boxes holding automated experiments mounted to the floor behind a passenger seat inside the cabin of Virgin Galactic's Unity spacecraft

Purdue Aeronautics and Astronautics

‘Rotational Slosh’ experiment flies aboard final commercial launch of VSS Unity

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EAPS News

Mars ice could be key to future habitats

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Side by side image of Ina

EAPS News

Are volcanic depressions on the Moon a fountain of youth?

Purdue researchers found that volcanic mare patches on the Moon appear youthful but may hide their age especially well
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Cryogenics in zero gravity

Purdue College of Engineering News

Cryogenics in zero gravity

As we plan for future interplanetary spaceflight, one major aspect remains untested: refueling in space. That’s because most rocket propellants are cryogenic liquids whose long-term behavior in space is still unknown. Purdue University researchers are collaborating with NASA to study…
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Members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts

This Is Purdue podcast

Podcast: Five Purdue Astronauts speak at solar eclipse panel

Five Purdue astronauts came together for the first time at the live “This Is Purdue” podcast panel during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by Purdue University.
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Purdue's Team JARVIS

Purdue College of Engineering News

Team JARVIS: The Next Giant Leap in Spacesuits

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Purdue News

Astronauts join 50,000 eclipse fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Purdue University, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASA presented a special viewing event at the iconic Indianapolis racetrack, where more than 50,000 attendees — including five Boilermaker astronauts — watched the total solar eclipse.
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