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Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, at U-M Climate and Space, discusses the value of solar sails in an article for "The Conversation." He describes how the SWIFT team will demonstrate a solar sail mission, Solar Cruiser, slated to launch as early as 2029. theconversation.com/spacecraft-equ…

It's Giving Blueday! Make a difference in the lives of our students at the University of Michigan who are studying solutions for the climate and innovations for space! Give Today: myumi.ch/z9r18 #UMClimateSpace #climate #space

“The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the period before widespread industralisation.” The Conversation reports the hottest year on record: theconversation.com/my-new-dark-re…

Congratulations to all of the students and researchers presenting this week at #AMS25! #UMClimateSpace

TODAY (Wed, Jan 15)! Join us for a virtual info session @ 2pm EST! We will talk about the program, give an overview of the application process & timeline & answer questions. Zoom Link to join: umich.zoom.us/j/99345745075 2025 Summer Fellowships information: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportunities/…

Is it really colder than "normal"? Professor Emeritus Richard Rood, of U-M Climate and Space, breaks down the meaning behind the Arctic blast in an article for @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/that-arctic-bl… #UMich

Welcome ho〽️e, @UMichStudents! #GoBlue

"The Antarctic ice sheet is melting. How’d it happen so fast?" Read about the work of U-M researcher Samuel Kachuck: climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/the-antarctic-… #UMich #UMClimateSpace

The Parker Solar Probe begins its closest flybys of the Sun tomorrow, on Dec. 24! Follow @NASASun to see coverage! #UMClimateSpace @UMich

In a mission led by U-M, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history on Dec. 24 by making its closest dive through the Sun’s corona — about 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=G4sJxp… #UMClimateSpace #SolarProbe @um_space @UMich @UMengineering

On #GivingTuesday, consider supporting student scholarships to help educate the next leaders in climate and space! Give today: clasp.engin.umich.edu/alumni/give-to…

When it comes to the challenges brought on by climate change, are policy-makers playing with a stacked deck? Professor Emeritus Ricky Rood, of U-M Climate and Space, offers his assessment. Read on: michigantoday.umich.edu/2024/11/15/cli… #UMClimateSpace

The U-M Space Institute is hosting an Alumni Career Chat & Lunch featuring #NASA Flight Surgeon, Dr. Natacha Chough, on Nov. 22 at 12pm in the CSRB or Zoom. Learn about Aerospace Medicine and "Caring for Astronauts, One Mission at a Time.” RSVP/details: space.umich.edu.

Learn more: annarbor.nerdnite.com/2024/10/21/tim…

In a sampling of intellectual topics, Nerd Nite Ann Arbor will feature Dr. Dan Welling on Thursday, November 14, speaking "On the Relationship between Space Weather and the Close of the Vietnam War." Doors open at 6:30pm at LIVE! in Ann Arbor, and the talks begin at 7pm.

A @SmithsonianMag article outlining the seven most interesting discoveries made by exploring Saturn features @UMclasp assistant professor Cheng Li's research, which found the cause of Saturn’s giant storms that can last for months. myumi.ch/wy85x

NASA’s Europa Clipper lifted off Monday on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life. Read more: clasp.engin.umich.edu/2024/10/14/lif…

The launch window is open for NASA’s Europa Clipper, the organization’s mission to Jupiter’s system of moons. The spacecraft will begin its journey to Europa, a moon with a salty ocean underneath an icy crust. U-M experts can discuss. news.umich.edu/europa-clipper… #UMClimateSpace

Two awesome substorms, one night. The best I’ve seen since May! 📍Pinckney, MI #aurora #miwx

The next event in the CLASP Seminar Series will feature Casey Steuer on "Automating Mission Control: The Future of Spacecraft Operations" at 3:30pm, Oct. 3. Join us in the CSRB or on Zoom! Details: clasp.engin.umich.edu/about-us/semin… #UMClimateSpace