DARPA Eris Marketplace Awardable Solution
ASTRA Lab is proud to announce that our solution, THRIVE: Thermal Healing for Radiation resilience of In-space Vehicles and Electronics, has successfully
passed a competitive technical review and has been designated “Awardable” in the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) ERIS Marketplace.
The ERIS Marketplace is a transformative digital platform designed to accelerate acquisition velocity for
the Department of War. It houses innovative solutions that are post-competitive and available for rapid
selection, negotiation, and award. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with government
customers to help them achieve their mission objectives. To learn more or view our solution, authorized government users with a .mil email address can visit the ERIS portal.
SPACEU Early Career Space Achievement Faculty Award 2026
ASTRA Lab’s Director recently was awarded the SPACEU Early Career Space Achievement Faculty 2026 Award. This award was received during the 2026 SPACE week at the University of Central Florida.
NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) Fellow
One of ASTRA Lab’s Graduate Students, Andrew Dean, was recently awarded the NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) Fellowship. As one of the most prestigious fellowships, Drew will complete internships at several NASA centers throughout the US, and work on his Ph.D. Research focusing on Lunar Power through nuclear fission.
AIAA 30/30 Award
ASTRA Lab’s Director was recently awarded the AIAA 30/30 Emerging Aerospace Leaders Award. This award spotlights young professionals in aerospace, focusing on technical achievement, future potential, and overall excellence. Keep an eye out for Dr. Pereira’s recognition in an upcoming issue of Aerospace America (expected October-December 2026).
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