@TAMUSpace

Connecting Texas A&M expertise with industry & government partners to advance space research, talent & mission-ready testing for Texas and beyond.

 Houston, Texas
Joined August 2023
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What does it take to prepare for the Moon and Mars? A lot of testing. The Texas A&M Space Institute is being built to expand U.S. surface testing capabilities and help researchers put new technologies to the test.
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Massive alien landscapes are being built at Texas A&M’s new $200 million Space Institute as the state defends its stake in NASA and the budding spaceflight industry. 🚀 We got an exclusive first look: texasmonthly.com/news-politi…

A Trip to the Moon—and Mars— Under One Roof in Houston

Massive alien landscapes are being built at Texas A&M’s new $200 million Space Institute as the state defends its stake in NASA and the budding spaceflight industry.

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Thank you, Texas, for supporting the development of the Texas A&M Space Institute. 🤝 We’re proud to build on that investment and are committed to creating lasting value for the state and nation.
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A new chapter is taking shape in Houston. Texas A&M University (@TAMU) is building the Texas A&M Space Institute to advance research and innovation in space exploration. Follow along as we approach our grand opening! 🌌 space.tamu.edu/institute
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The Texas A&M Space Institute is the future of space exploration. Opening this fall, the $200M facility will feature the world’s largest indoor lunar and Martian landscapes, giving experts a place to test technology for future missions. @chron: tx.ag/CHRON030726
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