In the News

In a paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, scientists describe the discovery of an intermediate black hole buried in gas and dust in a dwarf galaxy. The discovery of the dust-obscured black hole of a previously undiscovered size is exciting since it may help provide clues about how such black holes were seeded in the very early universe.

Congratulations to Francisco Delgado and Ken Wright, who both won 2022 USRA Manager Awards.

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) scientists at the Science and Technology Institute (STI) in Huntsville, Alabama, are developing, testing, and running the science operations center for Glowbug, a gamma-ray burst (GRB) detector slated for delivery to the International Space Station in 2023.

A detailed 3D study of a massive electrical discharge that rose 50 miles into space above an Oklahoma thunderstorm has provided new information about an elusive atmospheric phenomenon known as gigantic jets.

USRA Software engineers are supporting NASA's SERVIR Program mission by helping developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies to address challenges in critical issues like food security, water resources, weather, climate, land use, and disasters.

STI welcomes new hires Alqamah Sayeed, Christopher Light, Maheshwari Neelam, and Alex Goberna.

Douglas Swartz from USRA’s Science and Technology Institute was awarded the Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA for “Unceasing support of critical NASA X-ray missions including the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Lynx X-ray Observatory concept and the mentoring of future scientists.”