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A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to hit the moon at several times the speed of sound
5/1/26
Scientific American sought the expertise of John Crassidis regarding a Space X booster rocket that is on track to strike the moon at several times the speed of sound.
AIAA Announces 2026 Regional Student Conference Winners
4/30/26
Aerospace America reported that MAE graduate student Brandon Soto and Javid Bayandor won first place in the graduate student category at the AIAA 2026 Regional Student Conference.
Scott Weber and Andrew Whittaker to receive UB Presidents Medal
4/29/26
President Satish K. Tripathi and SEAS alum Marcus Yam will also be recognized during commencement with the Norton Medal and a SUNY honorary degree, respectively.
UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
4/28/26
Energy Department contest pairs students with automaker Stellantis to develop new tech for Jeep Cherokee hybrid.
Study sheds light on lipid asymmetry in cell membranes
4/27/26
Cells tune membrane properties to regulate communication, transport and other duties.
The Looming Risk of Too Many Satellites and Debris in Space
4/16/26
Time magazine sought the expertise of John Crassidis regarding the looming threat of space debris, and the precautions taken by astronauts on the International Space Station to avoid impacts.

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