More than forty Hall of Fame astronauts will gather at the Kennedy Space Center on May 2-3, 2008 to induct the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Class of 2008.

By using the only wind tunnel capable of running quietly at "hypersonic" speeds, Purdue University engineers have conducted experiments to yield critical data for designing an advanced aircraft called the X-51A, powered by engines called scramjets.

Purdue University engineers are conducting experiments using a new hydrogen facility to help NASA create designs to improve the cooling efficiency and performance of the J-2X rocket engine, critical for future missions to Mars and the moon.

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships were established in honor of Amelia Earhart, famed pilot and Zonta club member. The Fellowships are granted annually to women pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.

Thomas E. Haueter, director of the Office of Aviation Safety with the board, will speak at Purdue on Thursday (March 20) about engineering challenges in aviation accident investigations and accident prevention.

The school of Aeronautics and Astronautics is pleased to announce the following faculty awards.

Purdue University engineers are conducting experiments using a new hydrogen facility to help NASA create designs to improve the cooling efficiency and performance of the J-2X rocket engine, critical for future missions to Mars and the moon.

Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to join us in honoring the 2008 Magoon Award Winners Wednesday, April 16th, at 3:30PM in the ARMS undergraduate lounge.

Sigmar Wittig

Chairman em. German Aerospace Center

Thursday April 10, 2008, 10:30AM, Eliza Fowler Hall, Stewart Center

Space Policy in an Enlarged European Union

Five members of a NASA team working on future human missions to the moon and Mars will discuss different aspects of the program on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The lecture will highlight NASA's Constellation Program, including research to develop the Ares I launch vehicle and the Orion crew exploration vehicle.