ASU NewSpace Space Technology and Science Initiative

Meet Swift Coat, an Arizona State University spinout taking space technology to new heights.

They're developing an anti-fog agent for NASA's new xEMU spacesuit helmet, a vital innovation for the upcoming Artemis missions to the moon.

Read the full story below about their journey and the science behind their work.

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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

ASU spinout company blasts off Swift Coat, a startup founded by an ASU faculty member and alumnus, is developing an anti-fog coating for NASA’s xEMU spacesuit for Artemis moon missions.

Take SES 494 to explore tech commercialization in the multi-billion dollar space industry and:
- develop a commercial space startup
- learn the business canvas model
- develop pitch experience
- meet w/leading entrepreneurial space companies

Register: https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classes/classlist?keywords=96781&searchType=all&term=2237 =96781

As a member of the U.S. Space Force University Partner Program (UPP), ASU and NewSpace applaud the nomination of Space Force's Lt. Gen Whiting to head SPACECOM.

Biden nominates Space Force’s Whiting to head SPACECOM The nominations package also proposes to elevate Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Space Force's main acquisition arm Space Systems Command (SSC), to four star status and take over from Gen. D.T. Thompson as vice chief of space operations.

Remote Sensing experts: Please check out this Call for Information from Orbital Sidekick...

In April 2023, Orbital Sidekick (OSK) launched its first two (of six) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) satellites, each offering 400 - 2500 nm spectral range, 9.3 nm FWHM, 8.3 m native GSD, and global coverage. Each system also carries a 3.1 m GSD panchromatic sensor. At full operational capacity, all six satellites will enable up to a daily target revisit rate.

OSK wants to hear from the academic and non-profit research community to understand how they can support your work with HSI data, HSI-derived data products, and the potential opportunity to leverage OSK’s additional resources. OSK is already propelling the use of HSI within a variety of sectors, and they’re looking now to support the community in other areas where their work can benefit yours.

If you are an educator, researcher, or program manager at a university, college, or non-profit/NGO research institute, please reach out with your input to help them develop an outreach program that supports geospatial education and research.

In appreciation for your time and candidness, you'll be the first to learn about the details of OSK's new program, and will receive early access to the details of the inaugural CFP.

To respond, please fill out this survey found through the link below by July 31, 2023: https://www.orbitalsidekick.com/news-blog/2023-open-call-for-information-cfi---research-community

Congratulations to Arizona’s own Spirit Electronics on expanding capabilities with their acquisition of Insight Analytical Labs.

Insight Analytical Labs has been in operation for 30 years, providing electronics analytical services including DPA, failure analysis, reverse engineering and IP litigation support. Spirit Electronics will leverage DPA to provide construction analysis that offers in-depth internal inspection of an electronic component to detect production defects. Aerospace and defense programs require DPA to prevent component failures in high-reliability applications.

Spirit Electronics will maintain and operate the DPA lab operations in Colorado Springs. Spirit will seek qualification for the new Colorado Springs facility to bring Insight Analytical’s lab services under the Spirit Electronics quality management system and lab suitability. An invitation for customer site-audits and qualification will be announced soon.

With its reputation as an innovation powerhouse of leading researchers and transdisciplinary schools, ASU has joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group of elite research universities.

The invited universities, selected based on an extensive set of quantitative indicators, collectively shape policy for higher education, science and innovation to strengthen their contributions to American society.

Having increased its research’s scale and scope six times over in the last twenty years, ASU joins institutions like MIT, Harvard and Stanford, ready to address public health improvements, the nation’s economic strength and the training of future visionary leaders and innovators.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/EG6f50OEBtq

ASU graduate lands dream job at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab This spring, Aditya Khuller is graduating from ASU with a PhD in planetary science and geology. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering in 2019 and a Master of Science in 2021 here.

2 years ago, ASU NewSpace and AZLabs organized Infinite Movement, an event bringing together the brightest minds from Arizona's defense and space industry, including ASU researchers, local businesses, and Senator Mark Kelly. This exciting event showcased incredible breakthroughs like CubeSounder and booths displaying cutting-edge tech and presentations covering everything from medical care for astronauts to civilian spaceflight, it's clear that Arizona is taking the lead in the new era of space exploration.

Learn More:
https://newspace.asu.edu/infinitemovement2021/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

ASU NewSpace actively seeks new and exciting connections that will foster the partnership between academic science and commercial space.

Get in touch with ASU NewSpace by clicking the link:
http://ow.ly/PBT150L53Y3"

We're thrilled to announce that ASU NewSpace is attending the 38th Space Symposium, the premier global event for the space community! 🚀🪐 As we gather to discuss critical space issues and explore exciting opportunities, we invite you to join us at Booth number 538 to learn more about our work and engage with us. 💡

Whether you're a student, industry professional, or simply passionate about space exploration, this is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the field. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Space Foundation

For more information and to register, please visit: https://spacesymposium.org

Last year's Artemis 1 launch was an incredible experience, and our Associate Director of Science and Research, Jim Rice, was there to witness it.
For those who missed it, check out Jim's fascinating take on the event here: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-sls-launch-space-exploration-moon-mars-1849792520/amp.

In celebration of Geologist Day earlier this week, we're thrilled to give a shoutout to one of our favorite team members, the brilliant Associate Director of Science and Research at ASU NewSpace and planetary Geologist, Jim Rice!

For those of you who are curious about the exciting world of space exploration, we highly recommend checking out his interview where he shares his firsthand experiences of working on "Mars time" and provides fascinating insights into his field of expertise. Don't miss it!

Follow the link to watch the full interview:

ASU NewSpace Interview Series: Dr. Jim Rice What's it like working on "Mars time"? How do researchers at Arizona State University get to pair up with NASA? Our new interview series launches with Dr. Ji...