Topic
Spaceflight
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Taking the next giant leaps
Fifty years after the first moon landing with Apollo 11, the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics looks to the future of space exploration at MIT.
September 5, 2019 -
Former AeroAstro head and Air Force chief scientist Eugene Covert dies at 88
January 20, 2015 -
MicroMAS: small is beautiful
Professor Kerri Cahoy and her group recently delivered MicroMAS, the weather nanosatellite they built in collaboration with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, to a launch provider.
March 27, 2014 -
Rescuing the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA crewmembers reflect on the most complex space repair in history.
November 14, 2013 -
Who’s the ace among aces?
New tool helps identify astronauts with better spatial skills.
October 18, 2013 -
Shedding light on the search for dark matter
Physicists and astronaut discuss cosmic ray detector’s findings of possible signs of dark matter.
April 10, 2013 -
AIAA honors David Mindell for ‘Digital Apollo’
MIT professor’s book earns Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award.
January 8, 2013 -
MIT professor, former astronaut Hoffman named to NSBRI Board of Directors
December 29, 2011 -
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
October 5, 2011 -
Helping space shuttles achieve liftoff
MIT has contributed 27 alumni-astronauts, plenty of earthbound expertise.
July 8, 2011 -
Greetings from space
Astronaut alumni wish MIT a happy 150th from 200 miles above.
June 1, 2011 -
Doc Draper in space
A letter written by Charles Stark Draper in 1961 hitches a ride on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
May 31, 2011 -
Hoffman honored by Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Professor of the Practice in aeronautics and astronautics receives Centennial Medal.
May 26, 2011 -
3 Questions: Jeffrey Hoffman on the Space Shuttle at 30
Anniversary of the first shuttle flight comes just as it nears retirement, but the vehicle has changed space travel dramatically.
April 12, 2011 -
Video: Remembering astronaut, alum Ron McNair
On 25th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, AeroAstro professor Jeffrey Hoffman remembers his colleague.
January 28, 2011 -
Aerospace engineer Joseph Gavin ‘41, SM ‘42 dies at 90
Former president of Grumman Aircraft led Lunar Module development for NASA, aided in the rescue of Apollo 13
November 5, 2010 -
Lending a hand
MIT researchers may be closer to understanding why spacesuit gloves hurt astronauts’ hands.
October 13, 2010 -
Personal cushion of air
Inspired by seeds, proposed air-bag system would surround astronauts and protect them during bumpy landings
August 26, 2010 -
A hop, skip and a jump on the moon — and beyond
Team envisions robotic spacecraft that can explore hard-to-reach areas on the moon and other planetary bodies by hopping.
August 18, 2010 -
Operating in orbit
Astronaut and alumnus Bobby Satcher recounts his experience as the first orthopedic surgeon in space
June 3, 2010