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O’Keefe authors “A space telescope that will look to the origin of the universe.”
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, authored The News & Observer opinion piece “A space telescope that will look to the origin of the universe.” O’Keefe is an expert on space and aviation after working at NASA as…
Wishing On a Star – Webb Telescope Could Detect Ancient Clusters
Launching this month, the James Webb Space Telescope will be one of the most revolutionary space exploration technology tools in modern history. Scientists plans to use the powerful telescope to study planets and other bodies in our solar system to…
NASA Works To Create A New Space Suit Amidst Upcoming Moon Missions
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the BBC for the piece, “Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits.” O’Keefe discussed NASA’s space suit design, saying, “Every variant of every space suit Nasa has…
“NASA treads carefully in politics that determine its fate.”
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle for the story “NASA treads carefully in politics that determine its fate.” O’Keefe, a national security expert and former aerospace industry executive, comments on how human…
Sean O’Keefe writes “SpaceX’s mission: A new chapter in space exploration — and in humanity’s age-old quest”
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for The Hill entitled “SpaceX’s mission: A new chapter in space exploration — and in humanity’s age-old quest.” As a longtime public administrator, national security expert and aerospace industry…
“First commercial space taxi a pit stop on Musk’s Mars quest”
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School of Citizen and Public Affairs, and W. Henry Lambright, Professor of Public Policy at the Maxwell School, were interviewed by the AP for the article “First commercial space taxi a pit stop…
Apollo Anniversary and the Future of Space Exploration
The upcoming 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission is July 20. The moon landing marked the culmination of America’s Cold War human spaceflight program and positioned itself as a global leader in science and technology. Apollo 11, the mission Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin…
Soyuz Spacecraft Scenario Reminds Us Launches Are Still ‘Controlled Explosions’
A Soyuz space rocket headed to the International Space Station with a NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonaut onboard had to make an emergency landing minutes after liftoff today. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of…
The Implications of Finding Water on Mars: Q&A with Professor W. Henry Lambright
Is there life on Mars? New research findings by NASA released Monday show the presence of water and raise the possibility that life could exist in some form on the Red Planet.