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University at Buffalo (UB)
Center for Embodied Autonomy and Robotics

Eleonora Botta

PhD

Eleonora Botta.

Eleonora Botta

PhD

Eleonora Botta

PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Research Interests

Dynamics and control of space tethers and large flexible space structures, active debris removal, collision detection and avoidance, spacecraft dynamics

Biography Publications Teaching Research Latest News

Latest News

  • Can an Inflatable Bag pave the way for asteroid mining and tackle space debris?
    11/13/25

    The Economic Times and Indian Express reposted a CNN article featuring UB faculty members Eleonora Botta and John Crassidis commenting on TransAstra’s efforts to capture asteroids and space junk in giant inflatable bags. 

  • A giant inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk
    11/13/25

    A CNN article quoted Eleonora Botta and John Crassidis in a story about a company’s efforts to capture asteroids and space junk in giant inflatable bags.

  • Eleonora Botta named Young Professional of the Year
    5/29/24

    Eleonora Botta was selected as the Young Professional of the year by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Niagara Frontier Section.

  • Eleonora Botta receives distinguished teaching and mentoring award
    2/15/24

    Botta is the recipient of the President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring.

  • 10 engineering students recognized for exemplary research
    8/31/22
    Ten exceptional engineering students have been recognized with awards from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • How do we minimize the threat of space collisions? This engineer might have the answer
    8/23/21
    Wonderful Engineering reports on the research of Eleonora Botta, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, in a story on the issue of space debris.
  • Engineer studies net-shooting robots that corral space debris
    8/18/21
    An article in Technology.org features the research and grant of Eleonora Botta, who studies how to prevent space debris from crashing into each other or from falling uncontrollably down to Earth.