The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university involved in the space industry through its engineering programs and research initiatives. UVA's Aerospace Research Laboratory focuses on areas like hypersonic aerodynamics and air-breathing propulsion, often partnering with NASA and the Air Force. UVA is also a member of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, which supports various space-related projects and scholarships. Key activities include CubeSat development, hypersonic research, and STEM education programs related to space exploration.
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Raphael Baer-Way is a third-year Ph.D. student in astronomy at the University of Virginia and the lead author of the SN 2023fyq study.
Maryam Modjaz is a professor of astronomy at the University of Virginia, a co-author of the SN 2023fyq study, and an expert on massive star death and supernovae.
Ben Bailey earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia and is completing a master's in systems engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Ben Bailey, 38, is a U.S. Army chief warrant officer 3 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia.
Leo Basola received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
Perrone Robotics has an established history of working with institutions of higher learning including the University of Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Johns Hopkins University, University of Hawaii, University of Virginia, Eastern Michigan University, and Drexel University.
Katherine Gizinski is a graduate of the International Space University’s Executive program and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia.
University of Virginia Seed Fund participated in Astraea’s $6,500,000 Series A round as an existing investor.