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UCF’s First Mission to the Moon Passes Two Critical Milestones

The objective of the mission is to study how the Moon’s Gruithuisen domes were formed and provide greater insight on the creation and composition on the lunar surface.

UCF Research Blasts Into Space Aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket

The experiments aim to enhance understanding of bone loss in space, how dust behaves in microgravity, and how seismic waves and shaking impact asteroids.

UCF’s 32 Best Photos of 2023

From inside labs to campus events, explore a collection of some of the best images of the year.

Reaching Further for the Stars

Key moves made in the early 2000s allowed UCF to expand its space research profile and push research ideas to new heights.

UCF Hosts Telescope Event for International Observe the Moon Night

On Oct. 21, UCF scientists, UCF Libraries, and student organizations will provide free access to telescopes and space-related activities.

NASA Selects UCF for $35 Million Mission to the Moon’s Mysterious Gruithuisen Domes

The mission will explore a region of the moon never before visited and may identify minerals and chemical resources available for future exploration.

UCF’s Planetary Science Rock Stars Guests at MegaCon 2022

UCF faculty participate in pop culture convention to help people understand space science and why it matters in an entertaining way.

From the ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine to the Tonight Show, UCF Research has a Big Year in the News

UCF’s Top 10 research stories focused on work that battled threats and sought out opportunities to advance us as a species.

UCF Developed Sensor Passes First Test, On Track for Future Moon Missions

Understanding how dust behaves on the moon and other planetary surfaces is critical for future space exploration missions.

New NASA Flight Opportunities Include Funding for UCF Planetary Scientist

Insights from the research will inform missions to land on the moon, asteroids and planets.

UCF in the News

Spotlight on ‘SpaceU’

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UCF Softball Earns 5th Straight Trip to NCAA Tourney With Berth in Austin

Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: What’s in a Name? A lot, if You Know Papal History

Orlando Sentinel

Charge on: UCF Is Awarding 9,000 Degrees During Graduation Weekend

Florida Politics

Events at UCF

May 17

UCF Baseball vs. Baylor 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May 17

College of Nursing Annual Celebration 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

May 18

Winter Park Sunset Paddle- 5/18/2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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