AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpace Ambitions: Arizona has formed a steering committee to compete to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy, bringing together state leaders, universities and aerospace partners. Lunar Science: NASA selected the GIMLI mission, which includes Arizona State University, to investigate whether a lunar pit opens into a lava tube—a possible shelter for future astronauts. Research and Culture: Kitt Peak National Observatory honored Tohono O’odham ties to the mountain by renaming a science center. Solar Manufacturing: First Solar is suing JA Solar and a Corning subsidiary, alleging infringement of a patent for TOPCon solar-cell manufacturing; Corning operates a module plant in Arizona. University Research: ASU says it follows U.S. law after federal officials accused it and eight other universities of misusing research visas. The probe puts international talent and research staffing in the spotlight.
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