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Tim Schoon - Staff Photographer - The University of Iowa
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News and Announcements
Data from TRICE-2 Rocket Leads to Discovery of New Energization Process in Upper Atmosphere
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Using data from the TRICE-2 rocket launch, NASA scientist Francesca Di Mare and Gregory Howes from the University of Iowa have discovered a new energization process in the upper atmosphere.
Swarm receives NASA grant to develop imaging technology to better see our galaxy
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Swarm receives NASA grant to develop imaging technology to better see our galaxy
DeRoo Presents at Willowwind School
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Assistant Professor Casey DeRoo gave a presentation to 80 K-6 students on June 26 at Willowind School's summer camp, talking about outer space, what stuff there is made of, and how we know/measure the composition of things in space.
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3100
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