Collin Drake (MSAAE '17), a flight science engineer for the Air Force, was involved in Air Force Research Laboratory’s Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS), a project that was awarded the Collier Trophy in June.
LightSail 2's successful mission this summer made the cover of The Planetary Society's "Planetary Report." David Spencer, an associate professor in AAE, was the project manager.
Thirteen astronauts who have flown with NASA and one commercial astronaut are expected at the reunion on Oct. 10-12 where they will speak to Purdue classes, visit local schools and tour campus.
Purdue University announced a $40 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue Research Foundation to help create Purdue’s Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex.