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Conceptual illustration of a modular space station orbiting earth, featuring multiple interconnected cylindrical modules.

Mon, 05/13/2024

Revolutionizing space rendezvous: Testing a groundbreaking precision tool for Blue Origin

Research for Blue Origin on April Tags aims to advance precise space rendezvous.

Lillie LaPlace headshot

Mon, 05/06/2024

A&A undergraduate Lillie LaPlace wins Sigma Gamma Tau regional award

A&A student Lillie LaPlace awarded prestigious Sigma Gamma Tau honor for academic excellence and vision.

John Shaw headshot

Mon, 04/29/2024

Lt. Gen. John Shaw is the 2024 A&A Distinguished Alum

Q&A with General Shaw about his time at the UW, his career, national security and his advice for our students.
 

Ed Habtour

Mon, 04/29/2024

Unlocking new frontiers in underwater vehicle maneuverability

Professor Habtour to work on underwater autonomous vehicles during naval research fellowship.

Rear Admiral Nicholas Tilbrook speaking in Guggenheim Hall with a slideshow.

Wed, 04/17/2024 | Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

Commander, Submarine Group Nine visits University of Washington

Rear Adm. Nicholas Tilbrook discussed nuclear submarine technology and opportunities with the Naval Reserve.

Three people standing smiling to the camera

Fri, 04/05/2024

Props to Junior Lab’s new mini wind tunnels

Graduate student assistants make mini wind tunnels for more hands-on experience in Junior Lab.

Evelyn Madewell headshot

Thu, 04/04/2024

A&A makes a RUCKUS in search and rescue

Undergrad Evelyn Madewell tells us about a new drone-enhanced system for wilderness search and rescue.

Jimmy O'Neil headshot

Wed, 04/03/2024

Origami manufacturing technique leads to breakthrough for softer impacts

Jimmy O’Neil proves origami tubes deliver softer impacts and breaks a manufacturing barrier with broad applications.

Martian-like red landscape

Tue, 03/19/2024

Onboard decision-making record

A&A researchers are the first to meet an elusive NASA requirement of subsecond onboard decisions for planetary landings.

Microscopic visualization of a shear flow

Mon, 03/11/2024

Turbulent droplet surprises

A new droplet simulation method accelerates answers and uncovers new secrets in turbulent shear flows.