Seeding Exploration
UF researchers Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul are advancing space agriculture by successfully growing plants in lunar soil, a breakthrough that supports the future of human space exploration.
Robotic Hands Are the Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety
UF researcher Eric Du, Ph.D., is developing advanced robotic hands with haptic feedback and AI capabilities to enable astronauts to perform medical procedures remotely, enhancing safety during deep-space missions and offering potential applications in telemedicine on Earth.
Humanities Play Integral Role in the UF Astraeus Space Institute
UF Astraeus Space Institute combines imagination, science, and humanities to advance interdisciplinary research in space exploration, fostering collaboration among engineers, scientists, and humanists
Interview With Dr. Rob Ferl & Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul of Astraeus Space Institute
UF space researchers Dr. Rob Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul share insights and discuss key discoveries from their research on the potential for life in space.
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Florida Universities Unite To Propel Space Exploration
The University of Florida is partnering with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center through the Florida University Space Research Consortium to advance space exploration and strengthen Florida’s leadership in the global aerospace industry.
Mission Control
UF researchers are developing cutting-edge technologies to support deep-space exploration, from creating artificial environments like Mars to advancing biotechnology.
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.
Percy and LISA
Two UF Space researchers, John Conklin and Amy Williams, discuss their research on the universe, focusing particularly on gravitational waves and Mars.
