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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

ASTRA Students Showcase Research at Bulls Family Fest and Prepare for Engineering EXPO

Diego Munoz and Shubha Dixit with help from Dr. Takshi showcased ASTRA work at Engineering Zone at Bulls Family Fest on March 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event to help promote showcase research activities in an engaging way tuned to a high school audience. They will set up an experience for Engineering EXPO for K-12 students in April.

March 1, 2026Recent News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

One Mechanical Engineering Capstone teams received $750 in extra funds from the Florida Space Grant Consortium to complete a project related to a lunar rover.

One Mechanical Engineering Capstone teams received $750 in extra funds from the Florida Space Grant Consortium: Student Programs – Florida Space Grant Consortium to complete a project related to a lunar rover.

March 1, 2026Recent News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Researchers Publish New Study on Gravity’s Impact on Human Respiration in Space

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino and colleagues published a paper titled, Gravity and human respiration: biophysical limitations in mass transport and exchange in spaceflight environments | npj Biological Physics and Mechanics

March 1, 2026Recent News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Florida Space Research Consortium

USF is now an official member of the Florida Space Research Consortium along with UF, UCF, and Embry-Riddle.

March 1, 2026Recent News

Student Capstone Projects

Student Capstone Projects

Two Mechanical Engineering Capstone teams are developing grading and compaction attachments for the RE-RASSOR 3D printed research and education lunar robot.

February 1, 2026Recent News

Dr. Joseph Dituri presenting “Optimizing Astronaut Health in Extraplanetary Space Travel: Evaluating the Efficacy of Mild Hyperbaric Environments.”

Conference Presentations

Congratulations to Dr. Mathyk and Dr. Dituri for presenting at ASGSR in Phoenix in Dec. 2025.

February 1, 2026Recent News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Welcome New ASTRA Students

Welcome New ASTRA Students: Diego Munoz, Shubha Dixit, and Ajay Kumar Kukkala.

February 1, 2026Recent News

Group of students posing in front of poster board demoing their product.

NASA’s Micro-g NExT

A team of engineering students and recent alumni from USF showcased their innovative skills at NASA’s Micro-g Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (Micro-g NExT) challenge held at Johnson Space Center in Houston

June 9, 2025Recent News

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Welcome to ASTRA's news, visitors can expect updates on research breakthroughs, student and faculty achievements, upcoming events, and collaborations with industry. The content often highlights innovations in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems, showcasing USF’s role in shaping the future of intelligent technologies.