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How Texas Engineers Helped Complete the First U.S. Moon Landing in 50 Years

 Maruthi Akella, a professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering's Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and his students supported the development of an onboard guidance algorithm that helped Intuitive Machines precisely target and point its lander toward its destination near the Moon’s south pole.

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Imagining the Future of Digital Twins: Karen Willcox Featured on NPR's TED Radio Hour

 National Public Radio’s TED Radio Hour features Karen Willcox in a discussion on digital twins.

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Alumnus Nahum Alem Recognized with Modern-Day Technology Award

Alumnus Nahum Alem, B.S. ASE 2018, was presented with the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader Award at the 2024 BEYA DTX Conference on Feb. 16. The awards, presented annually at the BEYA STEM conference, are granted to individuals in the workforce for their outstanding work in the field of STEM.

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Precision Guidance for Moon Mission Supported by UT Aerospace Engineers

Texas Engineers are playing an important role in what could be the first U.S.-based lunar landing in more than 50 years.

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Space Tech Entrepreneurship

Introducing the new Space Tech Graduate Specialization for M.S. and Ph.D. students, which is open to all technical areas and comprised of topics in aerospace tech, with a solid foundation in business and entrepreneurship.

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Alumna Jeannie Leavitt Sets a Course for Future Generations of Female Fighter Pilots

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