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Pioneering Commercial Rides to Space

Partnering with private companies for routine trips to the ISS is freeing up NASA to focus on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. "As an agency, we want these companies to be successful in low-Earth orbit, which isn’t easy,” says Dana Hutcherson, ME 00, deputy program manager for the Commercial Crew Program.

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The Astronauts of Georgia Tech

Yellow Jacket astronauts have explored the final frontier for more than 60 years and traveled more than 500 million miles.

Visions of the Solar Eclipse

Ramble Across the Globe

With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Senior Travel Program Director Martin Ludwig shares five travel tips for your next trip.

Wayne (center) and friends who spearheaded support efforts after his accident.

Against All Odds

Wayne Mote, CE 90, wasn’t expected to recover after a major medical emergency stopped his heart for 22 minutes.

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Back to the Moon and Beyond

In 2017, NASA announced that it would be sending humans back to the surface of the Moon through the Artemis mission. From leading NASA's CADRE project to leading the program that will design new spacesuits for Artemis, Yellow Jackets have been integral in returning humans to the lunar surface.

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Exploring Deep Space

With a new class of premier telescopes, Yellow Jackets are searching for clues about black holes, dark matter, and the origins of the universe.

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Space 101

Ever wondered what a black hole looks like or how GPS knows exactly where you are? We asked Georgia Tech’s experts to explain some of the great mysteries of space. Yes, this is rocket science, but this time you don’t have to read a 1,000-page textbook for the answers.

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Nothing Plain About These Airplanes

We’re on the verge of a new era of aviation that promises faster, quieter, and more sustainable aircraft than ever before. Of course, Yellow Jackets are key players behind many of the innovative designs that are revolutionizing the industry.

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Shooting for the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander became the first commercial lunar lander to successfully touch down on the Moon in March 2025. Meet the Yellow Jackets behind the project.

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Tech's AstroJackets

Starting in 1965 with John Young, AE 52, HON PhD 03, there has been a Yellow Jacket in space every decade since the beginning of human spaceflight.

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Halftime AeroHeroes

The Yellow Jacket, a control-line plane, was a halftime sensation during Georgia Tech Football games in the 1940s through the 1960s.

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Ice-Cold Yellow Jackets

Only about 1,000 people reside in McMurdo Station during the summer in Antarctica. These four adventurous Georgia Tech alumni worked at the station together, contributing to the station's scientific research activities that range from astrophysics to geology.

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If These Walls Could Talk: Extraordinary Tales from Georgia Tech

Tech is not just an institute of higher education. Rather, it’s a cultural landmark that’s served as a launchpad for more celebrated careers and relationships. Here are just a few of the many anecdotes, which continue to resonate across the Institute’s walls today.

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The Writing On The Walls

Renovations to the D.M. Smith Building uncovered 100-year-old signatures of Tech students. Who were they?

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Home Sweet Home

Sometimes, a house is more than just a roof overhead. Here are stories of places Yellow Jackets have called home for four—or more—years

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The Oasis Inside an Oasis

While the President’s House on 10th Street is no longer lived in by Tech presidents and their families, its story and memories have not faded.

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Campus Maps

A nostalgic look at Georgia Tech dorm life—from pranks and open-door camaraderie to iconic traditions—paired with a quick tour of campus growth and architecture, from early shacks to Brittain, Van Leer, Tech Green, and today’s modern, collaborative spaces.

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Tech Talent On and Off The Screen

Technology has transformed the entertainment industry over the years. With imagination, ingenuity, and Tech-earned perseverance, these alumni shine on and off the screen.

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Entertainment Through the Decades

Whether at the YMCA building, Junior’s Grill, or a Greek life dance, students knew how to take advantage of what little free time they had.

Eva Erickson

Tech Alumna Takes on Survivor

“I can’t fully explain my time on the island without giving away too much information, but I can say that I had a very powerful experience out there,” says Eva Erickson, Phys 22, who is a contestant on Season 48 of Survivor.

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Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

The great intrastate football rivalry between Georgia Tech and "that other school" is also the seed that sprouted several favorite fan traditions.

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Georgia Tech Super Fans

With a reputation for excellence, a history rich in quirky traditions, and an unparalleled sense of community, it’s easy to see why Georgia Tech is swarming with fans. For the truly devoted, their fandom knows no bounds. Meet these unmatched supporters who showcase school spirit in the most unexpected and creative ways.