8legs: Florida space grant research consortium

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Space consortium holds skull session at Cape Canaveral to boost aerospace industry

Florida’s FSRC brings together eight universities to boost space research and workforce development.
Universities involved include Embry‑Riddle, UF, FSU, UCF, and UF’s partner schools across Florida.
Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro framed the effort as expanding Florida’s aerospace opportunities.
Participants discussed researching smarter spacecraft, satellites, propulsion, and communications.
Researchers examined growing food in Moon- and Mars-like conditions and weather observation.
UF research leader David Norton emphasized broad university collaboration and scale.
Drew Dixon authored the piece and provided context on the Florida space collaboration.
Space Florida CEO Robert Long highlighted Florida’s growing space sector.
FSRC links researchers, students, and industry partners across Florida.
The Cape Canaveral event featured NASA officials and university leaders as part of planning.

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