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The panel discussion, which takes place June 28 a few days ahead of Asteroid Day, will examine international cooperation in response to asteroid threats.

A team from the observatory publish their findings ahead of Asteroid Day, a U.N. designation aimed at increasing awareness about the threats some asteroids pose.

The nation’s Space University now has an agreement with the agency to help develop the technology and workforce needed for space exploration and defense.

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

The research could help combat the decreases in cognition that can occur during long space travels.

The American Society of Civil Engineers recognized Pegasus Professor of Physics Dan Britt with the Aerospace Division’s Outstanding Technical Contribution Award, one of the organization’s top honors.

Civilian astronauts aboard Axiom’s flight will be part of UCF’s first medical studies looking at how space travel impacts the eyes and brain.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings surprised Noemí Pinilla-Alonso, associate scientist at UCF’s Florida Space Institute, with the honor.

More than 50 UCF students attended the free talk which also suggested that students of all majors consider their place in space.