Kentucky public school graduate Alora Mazarakis living dream as electronics engineer for NASA
Shelby County Public Schools graduate Alora Mazarakis remembers telling her father she wanted to go to college at NASA when…
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NASA approves new International Space Station experiment concept to be conducted at NKU
NASA has approved a new project, the Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder on the International Space Station (TIGERISS) experiment concept, to…
UK’s John Ramsay, College of Communication and Information grad, takes his expertise to NASA
By Akhira Umar University of Kentucky Children are usually told to “shoot for the moon” when planning their future careers….
NKU honors astrophysicist Dr. Scott Nutter with the Regents Professorship for scholarship, service
Northern Kentucky University celebrates Dr. Scott Nutter with the Regents Professorship, recognizing his scholarly achievements and contribution to the university’s…
Apollo 11 spacecraft engineer to conduct lectures and gallery talks at Cincinnati Museum Center
One man was at the center of every Apollo launch leading up to and through NASA’s historic Moon landings and…
Walton’s Lee Atwood played role in Apollo program; ‘Apollo 11: First Steps Edition’ at Cinci Museum
The recent opening of the Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center brings a connection to…
Our Rich History: One small step for NASA, one regional leap for discovery — the local connections
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Apollo missions boosted American pride. Did you realize, though, that NASA programs have also…
‘Apollo 11: First Steps Edition’ lands in OMNIMAX Theater on July 20 at Cincinnati Museum Center
The Cincinnati Museum Center will show Apollo 11: First Steps Edition in its Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater on…
Climate Change: A look at the latest National Climate Assessment report — and a heads up
Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change…
NKU’s Steely Library to host free workshop for teachers on energy, environment, space on March 6
Northern Kentucky University’s W. Frank Steely Library will host a free workshop for teachers. “Exploring Energy, Environment, and Space: Resources…
UK students testing two high-altitude weather balloons to livestream total solar eclipse in August
A team of University of Kentucky students, led by College of Engineering Professor Suzanne Smith, is preparing to launch two…
Exomedicine Institute, doing cutting edge biomedical R&D in space, names Kyle Keeney exec. director
The Lexington-based Exomedicine Institute today announced its first ever executive director, furthering its mission to advance biomedical R&D in space…
State Tourism Department launches new travel webpage to promote 2017 Great American Eclipse
With one year left before much of western Kentucky becomes the epicenter of the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse,…
Kentucky Aviation Museum to induct Notre Dame grad, Lt. Col. Amy McGrath, into its Hall of Fame
Staff Report Lt. Col. Amy McGrath Henderson, a Covington native and 1993 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, will be inducted…
If you thought it was really hot in July — well, it was — the hottest month on record says NASA
If you thought July was especially hot, you were right. NASA researchers say July was the world’s hottest month on…
Johnathan Gay: IdeaFestival Aerospace seeks to leverage efforts like NKy’s to keep industry soaring
When you think of Kentucky exports, several things probably come to mind, including cars, bourbon and horses. You might not,…