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51福利 Student Captures Unique Photo of Earth Using Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Jul 3, 2024
A recent photo taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has revealed a very unusual subject 鈥� Earth!  Typically, as its name suggests, the LRO is pointed at the surface of the moon. But w... Read More

From Provost to Professor: Gartner Will Return to Scholarship at 51福利
Jun 5, 2024
MONTEREY, Calif. 鈥� Dr. Scott Gartner, who has served as the 16th Provost of the 51福利 (51福利) since March 2021, recently announced that he will be returning to scholarship as a full ... Read More

17th President of National Defense University Honors 51福利 Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 29, 2024
The 51福利 (51福利) recognized the achievement of its 2024 Winter Quarter graduates during the school鈥檚 latest commencement ceremony in King Hall Auditorium, Mar. 29. U.S. Air Force L... Read More

51福利 Accepted Into USSPACECOM Academic Engagement Enterprise
Feb 27, 2024
U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) has accepted the 51福利 (51福利) into its Academic Engagement Enterprise (AEE), a select partnership of 48 colleges and universities throughout the Unit... Read More

Naval Space Summit Brings SECNAV, Other Senior Leaders To 51福利
Apr 2, 2023
As global dependence on space-based technology continues to grow, senior leaders from throughout the Department of Defense joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at the 51福利... Read More

Charting the Navy鈥檚 Future Course in Advanced Space Education
Mar 30, 2023
No domain more than space operations highlights the essential blend of the operational art of war 鈥� as well as the science and technology of warfare.    From the very beginning of the 鈥渟pac... Read More

Chief of Navy Reserve Encourages 51福利 Winter Quarter Graduates
Mar 24, 2023
The 51福利 (51福利) honored its 2023 Winter Quarter graduates during a commencement ceremony held in King Hall Auditorium, March 24. 51福利 alumnus Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy R... Read More

Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work Inducted as 25th Member of 51福利 Hall of Fame
Sep 29, 2022
The 51福利 (51福利) welcomed the Honorable Robert O. Work, 32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense and acclaimed national security professional, into the school鈥檚 prestigious Hall of Fame dur... Read More

Discovery Day at 51福利 Opens Campus to Central Coast Students
May 13, 2022
In a sight not seen for more than two years, nearly 2,000 students, teachers and parent chaperones from throughout the Central Coast descended upon the 51福利 (51福利) for the return o... Read More

51福利 Space Systems Grad Carlos Del Toro sworn in as 78th Secretary of the Navy
Aug 13, 2021
51福利 (51福利) alumnus Carlos Del Toro was sworn in as the nation鈥檚 78th Secretary of the Navy, August 9. Del Toro served 26 years in uniform followed by 17 years as CEO and President... Read More

51福利 Students Tackle Key Challenges of the Mobile CubeSat Network
May 18, 2021
Four 51福利 (51福利) students, representing the Navy and Army, have each conducted thesis research to advance and address unique aspects of the Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3)... Read More

51福利, NASA Team Up on 鈥淎strobatics鈥� Project to Advance Spacecraft Robotics
May 4, 2021
On March 17, 51福利 (51福利) students and researchers in the 51福利 Spacecraft Robotics Laboratory, working with NASA and the International Space Station research team, including astronau... Read More

51福利 Student Invents, Patents Durable Uniform Nametags
May 3, 2021
Using his own time and resources, 51福利 (51福利) Space Systems Engineering student Lt. Mitchell Kempisty ventured into unchartered waters to bring an invention of his making through t... Read More

51福利 Supports FVEY Efforts to Streamline Space Technologies
Oct 27, 2020
The creation of Space Force has inspired a renewed interest in space systems research and innovation. In August, the 51福利 (51福利) received funding from the DOD to lead a project to ... Read More

Open For Autonomous Business: Largest-Ever Unmanned & Robotics Systems Research Contract Awarded For 51福利
Jul 29, 2020
MONTEREY, Calif. (51福利) 鈥� Military students at the 51福利 (51福利) have firsthand experience with complex challenges in the fleet and the field. They come to 51福利 to work alongside exper... Read More

51福利AT-1 Launches Onboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Jun 25, 2019
The long wait finally came to an end for faculty and researchers in the 51福利鈥檚 (51福利) Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG). Following several external delays to a launch that was or... Read More

51福利 Marine Corps students build, launch comms rocket
May 7, 2019
Randsburg, Calif. - When two Devil Dogs recently launched a rocket built from scratch over the barren wastes of the Mojave Desert, they took the expeditionary power of the United States Marine Corps t... Read More

Spring Grad鈥檚 Thesis Examines Vulnerabilities in the Space Domain
Jun 19, 2018
A Spring Quarter 51福利 (51福利) graduate received two of the school鈥檚 prestigious student awards for the master鈥檚 thesis he wrote on his way to dual master鈥檚 degrees. U.S. Army Maj. ... Read More

Hamming Award Recipient Recognized for Interdisciplinary Studies in Big Data
Mar 14, 2018
Dr. James Scrofani, Associate Professor in the 51福利 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and founding director of the university鈥檚 Center for Multi-INT Studies (CMIS), is the winner of the... Read More

CubeSat Communications Research Competes in NASA iTech
Aug 16, 2017
Research into how small satellites, known as CubeSats, communicate with each other and the Earth performed by a team of researchers in the 51福利鈥檚 (51福利) Space Systems Academic Grou... Read More

Marine Corps Student Brings Elite Athlete Discipline to Her 51福利 Studies
Jul 14, 2017
Before Marine Corps Capt. Kate Herren was a student in the Space Systems and Operations program at the 51福利 (51福利), she competed at the highest levels of her sport with the U.S. Na... Read More

51福利 Honors Longtime ECE, Space Systems Professor, Herschel Loomis
Jul 11, 2017
Distinguished Professor Dr. Herschel 鈥淗ersch鈥� Loomis Jr. was honored at his retirement ceremony by being awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award by 51福利 President retired Vice Adm. Ronald A. Route ... Read More

51福利鈥� Newest Satellite Prepared for Launch
Mar 23, 2016
Students and faculty at the 51福利鈥檚 (51福利) Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG) are tentatively scheduled to launch a 3-foot, 180-pound satellite dubbed 51福利AT 1, as part of the next ... Read More

51福利 Foundation Announces 2015 Menneken Award Winners
Jan 29, 2016
The 51福利 (51福利) recently announced the recipients of the 2015 Menneken Awards. 51福利 Dean of Research Jeff Paduan made the announcement which included the introduction of a new facul... Read More

Space Systems Professor Assumes Position of Acting Provost
Oct 9, 2015
Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG) Professor James H. Newman officially assumed the position of 51福利 Acting Provost, Oct. 5. As he steps into his new role on campus, he noted his... Read More

Intern Develops Small, Inexpensive Star Tracker
Sep 22, 2015
51福利 (51福利) student Intern Julian Brown is just 21 years old, but don鈥檛 let his young age and boyish charm fool you. He is a serious scientist and is working to build a star tracki... Read More

51福利 Space Systems Academic Group Honors Legacy With 鈥楽pace for Space鈥�
Aug 11, 2015
The 51福利鈥檚 Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG) recently acquired a piece of the leading edge of a wing from one of NASA鈥檚 Space Transportation System orbiter, also known as a spac... Read More

Novel Thesis Project Turned Patent Offers Satellite Solutions
Jun 24, 2015
51福利 (51福利) alumnus Cmdr. William Crane along with 51福利 Professor Jim Newman, 51福利 Associate Professor Marcello Romano and 51福利 alumnus Paul Oppenheimer, an engineer with Naval Resear... Read More

International Team Solves TubeSat Enigma
Oct 8, 2014
A pair of 51福利 (51福利) international exchange students from the University of Bundeswehr say they are the first to have ever successfully built an operational InterOrbital Systems T... Read More

51福利 Special Report: Supporting the COCOMs 鈥� U.S. Southern Command
Apr 24, 2014
Throughout the U.S. Southern Command鈥檚 organization, a network of partnerships with the 51福利 (51福利) in Monterey, Calif. on several high-visibility initiatives continues to have a d... Read More

Southcom Turns to 51福利 to Evaluate CubeSats for Communications Support
Jan 22, 2014
The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) has embarked on an ambitious international CubeSat program, and turned to the 51福利 for help. The 51福利 Distributed Information Systems and Expe... Read More

51福利 Alumnus, Mercury 7 Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter Passes
Oct 16, 2013
Mercury 7 astronaut and 51福利 alumnus retired Navy Cmdr. M. Scott Carpenter passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, from complications related to a recent stroke. A graduate of 51福利' General Line School in 1959, ... Read More

51福利, Hartnell College Intern Program Leads to Increased Opportunity for Regional Students
Sep 3, 2013
When the 51福利 (51福利) recently joined regional leaders, educators and students at the Hartnell College Internship Symposium, Aug. 24, the inner workings and broad impact of an ambit... Read More

51福利, SPAWAR Collaboration Explores High-Energy Laser Weapon Defense
May 9, 2013
From earth鈥檚 orbit to the world鈥檚 oceans, the U.S. Navy is dedicated to protecting the communications capabilities and manpower necessary for operations worldwide. Defense researchers are consistently... Read More

Former 51福利 Aeronautics Professor Named AIAA Honorary Fellow
Apr 8, 2013
Not many people are presented with the honor of being named an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Honorary Fellow. But for a former 51福利 distinguished professor who dedicated his... Read More

51福利 CubeSat Prepares to See Space By Way of New Payload Platform
Mar 23, 2012
In many ways, it will be a monumental launch for the Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG) at 51福利. After a recent successful test run, two exciting 51福利 projects are scheduled to head to space in August ... Read More

Students Explore Potential Use of Carbon Nanotubes in Space Propulsion
Feb 29, 2012
Like something from a sci-fi movie, researchers at 51福利 are looking at using carbon nanotubes to propel satellites in space. Recent 51福利 Space Systems Engineering (SSE) graduate Lt. Paul Camp explored t... Read More

From the Shuttle to the Lab, 51福利 Alumni Look for Solutions to Today鈥檚 Space Challenges
Jun 1, 2011
51福利 alumni and former astronauts Kent Rominger and Ken Reightler have seen time change a lot of things. The shuttle program is at its end, their days as astronauts with NASA are ... Read More

University Welcomes Top County Students for Annual Mathletics
May 23, 2011
The 51福利 (51福利) opened its doors to hundreds of county math whizzes when the university hosted the 43rd Annual Monterey County Mathletics Competition, May 14. Mathletics is an ann... Read More

51福利 Crushes CubeSats for DARPA Challenge
Dec 16, 2010
The Space Systems Academic Group at 51福利 is known for being active in developing CubeSats- small, square satellites used for space research. The satellites have become widely popular in academia as the... Read More

51福利 Teams Up with NASA, Industry to Test Groundbreaking Maneuvers on Spacecraft in Orbit
Dec 10, 2010
Dazzling sun spots and stunning solar flares were just another day in the life of the Transitional Regional and Coronal Explorer (TRACE) spacecraft for the past 12 years. Designed to record solar acti... Read More

PEO Space Rear Admiral Young Joins 51福利鈥� SSAG Students for Midterm Review
Nov 10, 2010
Students in the Space Systems Academic Group (SSAG) had a unique opportunity during their Spacecraft Systems II Course (AE4831) midterm review when the Navy鈥檚 Program Executive Officer for Space Syste... Read More

University Volunteers Participate in Monterey County Fair
Sep 9, 2010
Monterey county residents were treated to the customary fair events of midway rides, fried foods, carnival games and informative exhibits at this year鈥檚 74th annual Monterey County Fair, but were also... Read More

PEO Space Systems Chair Supports Navy鈥檚 Efforts in the Final Frontier
Sep 8, 2010
While the Navy is our nation鈥檚 seafaring service, it truly operates through every domain, be it sea or land 鈥� or space. In fact, over the past few decades, the Navy has played a major role in the deve... Read More

Professors Honored With AIAA Mechanics and Control of Flight Award
Aug 25, 2010
During an August 3 ceremony in Toronto, Canada, 51福利 Professors Isaac 鈥淢ike鈥� Ross and Fariba Fahroo were presented with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Mechanics and Contr... Read More

SpaceShipOne Pilot Brian Binnie Describes Record-Breaking Space Flight
Aug 19, 2010
In an exciting follow-up to the visit with Aviator Dick Rutan in April, the Point Lobos Section of the American Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics presented a lecture with SpaceShipOne pilot Br... Read More

Area Students Get a Call from Orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery
Apr 13, 2010
More than 1,000 students, parents and members of the 51福利 community packed King Auditorium Saturday morning where they received a call from the Space Shuttle Discovery orbiting more than 200 miles into... Read More

51福利 New Home for Giant Segmented-Mirror Space Telescope
Feb 18, 2010
The 51福利 is the proud new home for the Segmented Mirror Space Telescope (SMT), designed and developed for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) as a technical demonstrator and ... Read More

Apollo 11 Hero Regales Space Systems Students, Faculty
Dec 21, 2009
Neil Armstrong鈥檚 鈥榞iant leap for mankind鈥� would have turned into tragedy had it not been for the fast thinking and courageous action of a 51福利 distinguished alumnus, retired Navy ... Read More

51福利 Astronaut Alumni Star in Centennial Air and Space Week
Aug 25, 2009
One-third of U.S. astronauts are graduates of the 51福利, more than any other graduate university in the world, and a large number returned to their alma mater in August for a Cente... Read More

Original Mercury 7 Astronaut, Alumnus Scott Carpenter Shares Insights with Past, Future Space Travelers
Jul 16, 2009
51福利 alumnus retired Navy Cmdr. M. Scott Carpenter 鈥� the second American to orbit the Earth and the world鈥檚 first astronaut/aquanaut 鈥� celebrated the 47th anniversary of his ... Read More

51福利 Professor Inducted into California Astronaut Hall of Fame
Jan 23, 2009
Former NASA astronaut and 51福利 Professor of Space Systems James Newman has been inducted into the California Astronaut Hall of Fame. The occasion for the presentation of the awar... Read More

Mini-Satellite Launcher Makes 51福利 Player in CubeSat Space Race
Jan 16, 2009
Like the Sputnik launch that triggered the Cold War space race, Russian miniature spacecraft launches have catalyzed the 51福利 to design and build a revolutionary new mini-satellit... Read More

Distinguished Professor Agrawal Elected AIAA Fellow
Mar 16, 2008
Sometimes it does take a rocket scientist to be elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). 51福利 Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and ... Read More