Welcome to Gainesville, BOD3+

One of the country’s largest and most advanced 3D construction printers – as in a printer that makes homes – has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived at the University of Florida.   

A Harsh Environment

UF researchers are exploring ways to enhance astronaut health and equipment durability in space, focusing on muscle atrophy, brain function, and the development of resilient materials in extreme environments.

Space Exploration Hub

UF researcher Rob Ferl talks about how UF has become a key hub for space exploration and how the Astraeus Space Institute is shaping the future.