... in 2003, specialises in solar research and leads the Rice Space Institute, whose mission is to become a world leader in space science research and space technology development by fostering interdisciplinary research and education in collaboration...
... enhanced radiation environment around the Earth also increases the hazard for astronauts on board the International Space Station, particularly during spacewalks, and for high-altitude aircraft crews and passengers, particularly on polar flights...
... and Earth remote sensing. He is also responsible for managing all aspects of the growth and development of the Rice Space Institute. He was recently named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the...
... University in Houston, Texas and also serves as the Director of the Rice Space Institute. He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for services to the space industry at home and abroad and to higher education, and designated a GlobalScot in 2017. He is also...
... launched satellites on their own indigenously developed launch vehicles. Professor David Alexander, Director of the Rice Space Institute at Rice University, Houston, Texas said: “As low-earth orbit becomes more accessible, what’s often called...
... Edinburgh Centre of Robotics. The final guest was David Alexander OBE, Professor of Astrophysics and Director of the Rice Space Institute. Prof Alexander said: “I really enjoyed being on the programme because the conversational style is fun and the...