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January 12, 2023
Brandon Johnson, an expert in impact crater dynamics, is surrounded by some of his favorite research subjects: Mercury, Mars and the moon. (Purdue University photo/Rebecca McElhoe)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Scientists and engineers at Purdue University focus on a future in the stars, with research stretching from what moondust can tell us about the history of the solar system to future exploration priorities on Mars and beyond.
Research at Purdue is involved in the latest discoveries by NASA’s Perseverance rover mission and can offer insight into the initial and future Artemis missions.
A sampling of Purdue’s inspiring and innovative research in space and planetary science, highlighting Purdue’s leadership, expertise and innovation, is below. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a university expert, contact Brittany Steff, bsteff@purdue.edu; Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu; or Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu.
Boilermakers never stop in their pursuit to become the best, even if that means launching a rocket in a remote corner of the Mojave Desert twice in one weekend – a first for a collegiate team.
The journey into the cosmos always begins at home, and that’s where much of space research begins, too.
Planetary scientist Brandon Johnson’s feet are firmly on the ground, though he uses data from satellites and space missions to study and map planetary bodies in the solar system.
Planetary geologist Michelle Thompson studies space weathering, the effect of exposure to space on asteroids and bodies lacking atmospheres, like our own moon.
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