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Groundbreaking research using data from NASA’s?Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer?(IXPE) mission has revealed new insights into the shape and properties of a black hole’s corona, a key structure surrounding black holes. Led by USRA postdoctoral researcher, Lynnie Saade, at USRA’s Science and Technology Institute, these findings were recently published in?The Astrophysical Journal?and represent a significant advance in our understanding of black hole environments. The work was conducted at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. https://lnkd.in/e-N4J7ku

USRA was pleased to support the 2024 "Evening with the Stars" as an Astronaut Candidate Sponsor.?Thank you to Ohio Aerospace Institute, Parallax, and NASA Glenn Research Center for an inspiring evening and opportunity to catch up with friends across the NASA family!?Congratulations and thanks to the Stars: Tim Smith, Nikki Welch, and Carlos Garcia-Galan and all the supporting staff for your incredible contributions to make the world a better place.??

We are not done yet - We have an exiting side event on this Thursday (11/21). Come and join us the conversation at COP29 Azerbaijan! ? COP29 Official Side Event:?Co-creating Action-ready Climate Monitoring and Mitigation Information using Earth Observations 11:30-13:00 (Baku time), Thursday November 21 at Side Event room 7 Mariko Harada, JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Frank Martin Seifert, European Space Agency - ESA David Lang, Andrew Davis, Optica Toshi Kamei, Teppei Sato, RESTEC Muri Soares, Hercilo Odorico, the Government of Mozambique Tomohiro Oda, USRA ?? Theme:? Earth observations (#EO) are critical tools in tackling #climatechange, driving #adaptation, #mitigation, and #financial mechanisms. This event invites key #national and #subnational EO data users, #stakeholders, and the private sector to showcase practical #applications of EO for effective mitigation actions. The discussions will focus on identifying #challenges, #opportunities, and paving the way for co-creating #actionable and impactful #solutions via #collaborative efforts using EO. ?? Opening Remarks:? Dr. Jeffrey A. Isaacson, President and CEO, #USRA ?? Session 1 – Use of EO for climate monitoring and mitigation - Sami Izutsu, Development & Intelligence Team Leader, Carbon Solution Business Unit, Sumitomo Corporation - Muri Soares, National Fund for Sustainable Development (FNDS), Mozambique - Raoni Guerra Lucas Raj?o, Director, Department for Deforestation and Fire Control Policies, Extraordinary Secretariat for Deforestation Control and Territorial Planning, Brazil - Zouh Isabella, Head of GEOMATICS/RS&GIS Department, l'Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques (ONACC) ?? Session 2 – Panel discussion: Cocreation of action ready information from EO? - Anumita Roychowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment - Angeline Ondeng'e, CPA, MBA, University of Strathclyde, UK - Stuart Brocklehurst, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Business Engagement and Innovation, University of Exeter, UK; Director, Green Futures Solutions #COP29 #unfccc #climate #environment #climatechange #SDGs #sustainability #humanity #innovation #technology #science #optics. #photonics #space #remotesensing #earthobservation #sensing #imaging #observation #monitoring #ghg #co2 #ch4 #global #local #cocreation #action #forest #GEMM

The White House recently announced that President Biden intends to appoint Jeffrey A. Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association, to the prestigious National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation (NSF). https://lnkd.in/eDcqrC7f

Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit organization advancing space and aeronautics-related science and technology, announced the retirement of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey A. Isaacson, after ten years of distinguished service to the organization. https://lnkd.in/eTePjNsM

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) announced the formation of its wholly owned subsidiary, E Street Technologies LLC (ESTech), located at the corner of 3rd and E Street, SW, in Washington, D.C. This strategic move underscores USRA’s commitment to expand its service offerings and enhance customer satisfaction in the ever-evolving marketplace. https://lnkd.in/eYg-euE8

?Universities Space Research Association's (USRA)?Davide Venturelli, Fellow and Associate Director, Quantum Technology, and Bernie Seery, USRA Vice President, Science and Technology, participated in a workshop called “Quantum and Space,” offered by the Quantum World Congress – a program of the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center.?The workshop was co-organized by NASA and USRA. This immersive workshop explored use cases, applications and technologies at the intersection of Quantum & Space, including using of quantum science and technologies for the advancement of space exploration and our understanding of the cosmos, using the environment of space to advance quantum science and technology discovery and applications, and enabling the development of new and improved capabilities that can service new opportunities for commercialization of space. https://lnkd.in/eB_b_t2f

USRA’s Ernie Wright?at NASA’s Science Visualization Studio is the lead author of a paper recently published?in?The Astronomical Journal?entitled, “A Raster-oriented Method for Creating Eclipse Maps.”?The paper delineates a process to generate extremely accurate eclipse maps, which plot the predicted path of the Moon’s shadow as it crosses the face of Earth. The paper also shows for the first time, exactly how the Moon’s terrain creates the umbra shape—the true shape of the Moon’s central shadow. https://lnkd.in/eNQf_vnM

Congratulations to USRA's Renee Dotson! https://lnkd.in/eCA7H5jr

The Council of Institutions of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), comprising 121 esteemed universities, announced the appointment of Christopher J. Damaren to the USRA Board of Trustees.? Dr.??Damaren is currently Professor and Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies. https://lnkd.in/ePAyRxyd