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NC State alumna and astronaut Christina Koch

Nov 1, 2024

Christina Koch to be honored with North Carolina Award for Science

The North Carolina Award is given annually by the state to up to six individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and nation in the fields of fine art, literature, public service and science. Koch, who is being recognized for science, will receive the award from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper at a ceremony on Nov. 14. 
Chancellor Woodson, left, talks to the crowd, and interviews astronaut, and NC State graduate, Christina Koch, right, as part of the Chancellor's fall address in Stewart theater.

Jul 26, 2024

COE alumna Christina Koch headlines Red and White Week

During Red and White Week last fall, Chancellor Randy Woodson hosted his first live Red Chair Chat with Christina Koch, NASA astronaut. Behind the stage, the moon and stars were projected to make it appear as if Woodson and Koch were talking in space, an appropriate setting for an astronaut who spent 328 days in… 
This image depicts the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia, one of the first images from the NASA Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. Credit: NASA/PACE

Apr 29, 2024

NASA’s Earth-observing mission, PACE, releases first set of data to public

On February 8, 2024, NASA launched its newest Earth-observing satellite, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The first of the mission’s data was just made available to the public.  

Apr 29, 2024

Exploring Earth from space: North Carolina Space Symposium emphasizes importance of open science and student research

On March 22, North Carolina Space Grant hosted its annual NC Space Symposium at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Highlighting open science and exploring Earth from space, the signature event brought together over 200 attendees, with 75 percent being students, from across the state and beyond to learn from one another and celebrate student research.  
Two-image collage. Left image is of student conducting experiment, which involves using a pipet. Right picture is student posing beside a mini replica of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope.

Mar 6, 2024

Reflecting the future: Revolutionizing space exploration with liquid mirrors

Liquid mirrors in space offer the potential for much larger reflective surfaces, a critical factor in enhancing light-gathering capabilities and improving overall telescope performance. 

Mar 1, 2024

Students are invited to attend NASA-led open science workshop

North Carolina Space Grant invites students to register for the North Carolina Space Symposium and attend an open science workshop. The Symposium will take place March 22, 2024, at the McKimmon Center on NC State University’s campus in Raleigh, NC.  
Alumna Christina Koch, right, speaks with Chancellor Randy Woodson during a recent Red Chair Chats podcast. A red banner runs across the bottom of the image with the NC State wolf silhouette on the left.

Dec 15, 2023

To the Moon: Chancellor Woodson talks Artemis II and chasing dreams with NASA astronaut Christina Koch

NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alum Christina Koch joins Chancellor Woodson for the first live episode of Red Chair Chats and previews the Artemis II mission, slated to orbit the moon in fall 2024. 
NASA's Artemis 1 rocket begins its launch.

Nov 28, 2023

Energy-X awarded NASA grant for carbon capture in space systems

Energy eXploration Laboratory (Energy-X) in collaboration with its industry partner was awarded a NASA grant to develop a carbon removal system for next-generation space vehicles.  
A drawing on paper from the HELIOS project displayed on dry erase board.

Oct 31, 2023

HELIOS 25th anniversary event was out of this world

The NC State alumni who worked on the HELIOS project have certainly landed among the stars.