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LSU astronomer and NASA missions unmask cosmic eruptions in nearby galaxies

A brief burst of high-energy light swept through the solar system on April 15, triggering many space-based instruments, including those aboard NASA and European missions.

UL Lafayette students’ CAPE-3 satellite collecting data for NASA as it orbits Earth

A tiny satellite built by student researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will help NASA develop technology designed to keep astronauts safe. A solar-powered “CubeSat” created by UL Lafayette’s CAPE Satellite Team will measure radiation levels in space.

UL Lafayette biologist’s vegetable research for NASA headed to space today

Radishes will soon enter the realm of asteroids, stars and cosmic dust, thanks to University of Louisiana at Lafayette researcher Dr. Karl Hasenstein. Hasenstein, a professor of biology in the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences, is sending radish seeds to the International Space Station.

Arboretum to hold eclipse event

Weather permitting; the Louisiana State Arboretum will hold an eclipse viewing of the Great American Eclipse on Monday. Viewing of the eclipse will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the nature center. Staff will provide information on eclipses along with games and crafts.