Space Physics Q&A: An Interview with Quality Manager Alana Buday
Meet Alana Buday, who combined her passion for space with her skills in engineering to work as a Quality Manager for the Space Physics Research Laboratory.
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Mapping the Best Route for a Spacecraft Beyond the Sun’s Sphere of Influence
A University of Michigan-led study provides recommendations to better understand the size and shape of our home in the heliosphere.
Annual Spencer Lecture Features Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen
Held in honor of former SPRL Director Nelson W. Spencer, the annual Spencer Lecture will feature Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, who led science at NASA from 2016 to 2022, on March 28, 2024.
Space Physics Q&A: An Interview with Software Developer Anthony Russel
Anthony Russel works as an Intermediate Software Developer at the Space Physics Research Laboratory. He develops software and supports data processing for the CYGNSS mission and SPRL.
Three Honored with College of Engineering 2022 Staff Incentive Awards
Three staff members at the Space Physics Research Laboratory have been selected to receive the U-M College of Engineering 2022 Staff Incentive Award. Congratulations go to these staff:
- Cole Heckathorn, Technical Program Manager
- Bryan Shores, Research Project Engineer
- Samantha Vaughn, Senior Engineer in Research
The Staff Incentive Program recognizes staff who consistently demonstrate the college’s Continue Reading »
Space Physics Spotlight: A Q&A with Senior Engineer in Research Samantha Vaughn
Samantha Vaughn works as Senior Engineer in Research at the Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL) and XTRM Labs. In this Q&A, she shares some of her technical work at SPRL.
Engineers Develop Assemblies for PIXL Instrument on NASA Mars Perseverance Rover
Our engineers, researchers, and leaders are making headlines with their innovative work.
Space Physics Spotlight: Q&A with Chief Mechanical Engineer Jon Van Noord
A Q&A with Dr. Jon Van Noord, Chief Mechanical Engineer in Research at the Space Physics Research Laboratory and XTRM Labs.
CYGNSS Science Team Meets at U-M
The CYGNSS Science Team convenes at U-M, discussing the progress of a multitude of investigations using the constellation of eight micro-satellites.
Answers Inc. – A Brief History of U-M’s Space Physics Research Laboratory
For 75 years, SPRL has sent instruments skyward to help us better understand Earth, space, our sun and more.