U-M Space Institute

Welcome to the official Twitter account for the University of Michigan Space Institute!

🚀@umich startup @H3Dgamma’s detectors are officially aboard the @Space_Station! Their gamma-ray imaging tech will support the @USNRL TERI mission. Led by @umichNERS/@UMengineering alum Daniel Shy, the mission highlights Wolverine innovation in orbit. myumi.ch/y12DD

With over $1.6M in funding from 12 industry sponsors, the Model-based Systems Engineering Leadership Lab is thriving like never before. See how Prof. George Halow has closed the gap between industry and academia in this College of Engineering article: news.engin.umich.edu/2025/03/what-i…

Blue Origin has officially announced April 14 as the launch date for their historic, all-woman flight featuring @UMich Aerospace Engineering alumna, @arbowe . Learn more about Bowe's journey and her mission towards the stars here: aero.engin.umich.edu/2025/04/09/alu…

Join @michiganastro on March 13th at 3:30pm for a talk on the Extremely Large Telescope, featuring Dr. Suzanne Ramsay, Deputy Manager for ESO’s Instrumentation Programme. For event details visit: myumi.ch/JPrE7

The first space mission led by the U-M Department of Astronomy is scheduled to launch in 2029 with the support of a NASA grant. 🛰️ Read more: myumi.ch/9gwGA

Today is #GivingTuesday! Consider supporting U-M Space Institute initiatives by making a gift today: giving.umich.edu/basket/fund/37…

The Space Physics Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan is excited to conduct the B-SPICE mission, which will launch from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico this Saturday, November 23, 2024. Watch the launch live at 5am (ET): lnkd.in/eVTwSxrK

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.

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.

The November 13th deadline is just around the corner. If you haven't already begun your application, now is the time! buff.ly/3TjGjVn #MSGCNASA #WeareNASAMI

NEW ARTICLE: “Space Force establishes $35M institute for versatile propulsion and power at U-M.” Click image for story 🔽 bit.ly/4h8eTMz

Thanks to everyone that stopped by our table yesterday at #ResearchPalooza! It was a great opportunity to showcase our support for Space Medicine research and education.

The U-M Department of Climate and Space celebrated the Grand Opening of the Leinweber Innovation Lab on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024! Associate Dean Dr. Mingyan Liu called the space “transformative.” Thanks to all involved in realizing the project! #UMClimateSpace

Applications for our 2025 funding opportunities are now OPEN! It's time to contact your campus rep and start working on your proposal for our once a year opportunity. Learn more about the portfolio of opportunities here: buff.ly/3TjGjVn #MSGCNASA #WeAreNASAMI

A "space rescue"? Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, @UMich Department of Climate & Space, speaks to the challenges facing stranded #astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. He points out the risks involved in the #Boeing Crew Flight Test: thegreatvoice.com/Episode/waitin… #UMClimateSpace

The University of Michigan BLISS (Bioastronautics and Life Support System) team has been selected to develop advanced and innovative design ideas that will help solve Artemis mission challenges for NASA. Read on: clasp.engin.umich.edu/2024/08/21/nas… #UMClimateSpace

The Pathways Internship Program is a great way to launch a career with #NASA! Applications are open today through August 21st. Learn more at nasa.gov/careers/pathwa…

Congratulations to the University of Michigan team that took 1st place in the 2024 NASA Human Lander Challenge!

Watch live today from 4:20-5:05 p.m. as the University of Michigan team presents their concept at NASA’s Human Lander Challenge (HuLC). vimeo.com/showcase/hulc

Powerful geomagnetic storms, caused by solar activity, created northern lights in skies around the world and caused irregularities to electrical grids. Researchers at @UMich discuss the impact of this space weather. Read more: wsj.com/us-news/climat… #UMClimateSpace