Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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CAPS Seminar: Science Data Processing for the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory

Apr 3, 2026   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
NCSA 1040
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Seminar/Symposium
Picture of the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory in orbit
Sponsor
Center for AstroPhysical Surveys
Speaker
Heather Filippini
Contact
Karolina Garcia
E-Mail
ktgarcia@illinois.edu
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Center for AstroPhysical Surveys
The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory is the first NASA satellite mission led by the University of Illinois. It is also the first mission dedicated to observing the Earth’s exosphere, which is a vital component in understanding space weather. Launched on September 24, 2025, we are now receiving and analyzing the first science data. As the Science Data and Operations Center (SDOC) manager, I will be presenting an overview of our data-processing pipeline and data-management strategy, along with the challenges of designing for space mission. I will also show some of our early data and the surprises we’ve discovered. 


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