Colorado Center for Astrodynamics 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó

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Welcome to the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó

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The Colorado Center for Astrodynamics 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó (CCAR) is dedicated to the study of astrodynamics and the application of satellites to science, navigation, and remote sensing of the Earth and planets.

Hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, CCAR was established in 1985 as a key component of the 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó at 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó’s emphasis on space science. CCAR brings together a multidisciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students to enhance our understanding of the Earth and the solar system through satellite missions and observations.

91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó emphasis areas include astrodynamics, which involves orbital and attitude motion of Earth satellites, interplanetary spacecraft, and planetary bodies; global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) used for orbit determination, remote sensing, and vehicle navigation, and remote sensing of the Earth’s surface, gravity field, oceans, atmosphere and space.

Robert Marshall and PhD student Wyatt Spies checking out AEPEX while wearing protective gear to prevent damage to the satellite.

Three 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó small satellites are ready to rocket into space

Designed, built, and tested on campus, all three projects are led by Robert Marshall.

Announcement for R. Steven Nerem being honored as a AAAS fellow.
McMahon speaking about DART mission

McMahon DART Interviews

Jay McMahon was interviewed by 9News and 5280 Magazine for two different pieces on his role in the NASA DART asteroid intercept mission.

Professor Hanspeter Schaub has been named Collegiate Educator of the Year!

ProfessorÌýHanspeter SchaubÌýhas been named Collegiate Educator of the Year!

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These CCAR students and faculty presented an overview of their current cubesat to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein.

Jay McMahon

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) names an asteroid after Professor Jay McMahon

Through her visionary research, leadership and mentorship, Morton has advanced the science and engineering of satellite navigation and remote sensing and fortified the global infrastructure that depends upon it.

The American Astronautical Society Awards celebrate excellence in the aerospace industry by recognizing outstanding achievements in a variety of outstanding feats. The awards span multiple categories, honoring individuals, leaders, and teams whose work has had a profound impact on the aerospace industry.