Space Exploration Themes and Working Groups
The Texas A&M Research Enterprise Strategic Plan (2023-2030) identifies space exploration as one of its six broadly defined themes, segmented into three specific subthemes, each paired with areas of strength or opportunity within the research enterprise:
Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Earth science
- Astrophysics
- Astrobiology
- Planetary science
- Exoplanets
- Space domain awareness
- Remote communications
- Near-Earth Object (NEO) detection tracking and deflection
Human Space-Flight Research
- Mission operations
- Human factors and behavioral performance
- Space-domain awareness
- Human-health countermeasures
- Space radiation
- Exploration medical capability
- Food and nutrition
- Space governance/humanities
Planetary Surface engineering and Construction
- Aerospace power and energy storage
- Robotics
- Sensors and autonomous systems
- Robotics space flight
- Materials and manufacturing extraterrestrial construction
- Space food systems
- Spacecraft and satellite launches
Working Groups
With this in mind, the university has established the following working groups