ASU NewSpace Space Technology and Science Initiative

Meet Swift Coat, an Arizona State University spinout taking space technology to new heights.

They're developing an anti-fog agent for NASA's new xEMU spacesuit helmet, a vital innovation for the upcoming Artemis missions to the moon.

Read the full story below about their journey and the science behind their work.

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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

ASU spinout company blasts off Swift Coat, a startup founded by an ASU faculty member and alumnus, is developing an anti-fog coating for NASA’s xEMU spacesuit for Artemis moon missions.

Take SES 494 to explore tech commercialization in the multi-billion dollar space industry and:
- develop a commercial space startup
- learn the business canvas model
- develop pitch experience
- meet w/leading entrepreneurial space companies

Register: https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classes/classlist?keywords=96781&searchType=all&term=2237 =96781

Congratulations to Arizona’s own Spirit Electronics on expanding capabilities with their acquisition of Insight Analytical Labs.

Insight Analytical Labs has been in operation for 30 years, providing electronics analytical services including DPA, failure analysis, reverse engineering and IP litigation support. Spirit Electronics will leverage DPA to provide construction analysis that offers in-depth internal inspection of an electronic component to detect production defects. Aerospace and defense programs require DPA to prevent component failures in high-reliability applications.

Spirit Electronics will maintain and operate the DPA lab operations in Colorado Springs. Spirit will seek qualification for the new Colorado Springs facility to bring Insight Analytical’s lab services under the Spirit Electronics quality management system and lab suitability. An invitation for customer site-audits and qualification will be announced soon.

ASU graduate lands dream job at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab This spring, Aditya Khuller is graduating from ASU with a PhD in planetary science and geology. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering in 2019 and a Master of Science in 2021 here.

ASU NewSpace actively seeks new and exciting connections that will foster the partnership between academic science and commercial space.

Get in touch with ASU NewSpace by clicking the link:
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We're thrilled to announce that ASU NewSpace is attending the 38th Space Symposium, the premier global event for the space community! 🚀🪐 As we gather to discuss critical space issues and explore exciting opportunities, we invite you to join us at Booth number 538 to learn more about our work and engage with us. 💡

Whether you're a student, industry professional, or simply passionate about space exploration, this is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the field. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Space Foundation

For more information and to register, please visit: https://spacesymposium.org

Last year's Artemis 1 launch was an incredible experience, and our Associate Director of Science and Research, Jim Rice, was there to witness it.
For those who missed it, check out Jim's fascinating take on the event here: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-sls-launch-space-exploration-moon-mars-1849792520/amp.

In celebration of Geologist Day earlier this week, we're thrilled to give a shoutout to one of our favorite team members, the brilliant Associate Director of Science and Research at ASU NewSpace and planetary Geologist, Jim Rice!

For those of you who are curious about the exciting world of space exploration, we highly recommend checking out his interview where he shares his firsthand experiences of working on "Mars time" and provides fascinating insights into his field of expertise. Don't miss it!

Follow the link to watch the full interview:

ASU NewSpace Interview Series: Dr. Jim Rice What's it like working on "Mars time"? How do researchers at Arizona State University get to pair up with NASA? Our new interview series launches with Dr. Ji...