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The Battalion

An A&M grad student’s love for the moon leads her to make a groundbreaking discovery. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Atkin)

Chickpeas show promise of growing in lunar soil

Ayden Castillo, News Reporter February 15, 2024

One small step from a curious graduate student led to a giant leap in the field of space sustainability.  Texas A&M soils and crop sciences graduate Jessica Atkin’s research studying plant growth...

Professor Tatiana Erukhimova explains the logistics of running the  outreach events on Thursday  Nov. 16, 2023.

Scientists look to spark excitement during free Physics & Engineering festival

Cameron Gibson, News Writer January 21, 2024

Texas A&M physics and astronomy students and staff are preparing to connect with the public at the upcoming spring Physics & Engineering Festival, returning for its 22nd free annual event in April. The...

An astronaut suit stands in front of Neil Armstrong's famous quote at an exhibit in the Smithsonians's National Air and Space Museum on Jan. 12, 2024. (Nicholas Gutteridge/The Battalion)

U.S. Space Force selects A&M to lead $37.6 million in-space operations research project

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor January 13, 2024

The United States Space Force tapped Texas A&M to lead its joint-effort Space Strategic Technical Institute for In-Space Operations, or SSTI-IO, researching innovations for in-space operations. On...

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