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MSU continues UAS research, testing and evaluation for U.S. Homeland Security with $18.7 million contract

Mississippi State University tapped to lead a major uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) research, testing and evaluation project on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Registration open for Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium

A late June symposium in Starkville is kicking off a new effort to unite the state’s aerospace and defense sectors.

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Premo named interim director of MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Lab

Rob Premo is now leading Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, one of the country’s leading academic research centers dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed aircraft systems.

Image Alternative Text: Southern Company and MSU representatives stand with TigerShark.

Southern Company and MSU flight lab partnership reaches new heights

Southern Company’s Aerial Services and Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Lab reach a milestone on a joint research project.

Image Alternative Text: MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the unveiling of Teros, MSU’s newest uncrewed aircraft system. Capable of flying for 24 hours without refueling and carrying a 600-pound payload, it is the largest UAS at any U.S. academic research institution. (Photo by Megan Bean)

MSU showcases future of UAS technology with unveiling of Teros

Mississippi State marked another milestone Thursday [Dec. 1] in the university’s history of innovation in aviation.

Image Alternative Text: MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, and Raspet Flight Research Lab Director Tom Brooks discuss Teros

Next-generation uncrewed aircraft system lands at MSU flight lab

The newly designed, remotely piloted Teros—with a nearly 40-foot wingspan and 600-pound payload—positions Raspet as only the second entity in the world to secure this autonomous aircraft, according to the manufacturer. Raspet officials also are expected to add another one this fall.

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MSU, Mississippi Highway Patrol and Delta State partner on research flights

Mississippi State University teams up with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Delta State University on a series of research flights.

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University, industry collaboration allows liquid hydrogen-powered UAS to take flight

An uncrewed aircraft system powered by liquid hydrogen fuel made its maiden flight in Eastern Oregon recently, an important step toward a future of using the clean energy source in aviation and other industries and potentially reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Image Alternative Text: A TigerShark UAS flies through the sky.

MSU’s Raspet Flight Lab to bring TigerShark UAS to Greenville’s Aviation Days

A Mississippi State flight lab will display one of its TigerShark uncrewed aircraft systems during portions of Aviation Days July 15-16 at the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport.

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