The increased capability and low cost of micro-satellites are fueling the way to easy access to space for a wide range of new space explorers. Dr. Reed will describe experiences in creating interdisciplinary teams of students, with industry and government partners, to engage in design-build-fly of operational small satellites that advance new technologies and feed into national initiatives. Combining industry practices with the learning environment of a university helps drive the next generation of space exploration. Involving more than 1,000 students over the years, Dr. Reed’s teams have launched four small satellites with the U.S. Air Force and NASA and partnered on many other projects.

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Event Parking

Space Frontiers lectures are free and open to the public; seating is limited and available on a first come basis. Visitor parking is available at several locations on campus.

Founder’s Court Lot – closest visitor parking to Duncan Hall
Use Gate 1 or Gate 2 on Main Street, just south of Sunset Blvd.
$1 per 1/4 hour

West Lot 1 by the Shepherd School of Music
Use Gate 8 on University Blvd.
$1 per 1/2 hour
Shuttle service available every 10 minutes

Greenbriar Lot (west of Rice Stadium) on Greenbriar Boulevard
Use Gates 13A and 13B
$1 flat rate
Shuttle service available every 10 minutes
ALL PARKING MUST BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD.