Empowering the University of Michigan to Advance Its World Leadership in Space
The Space Institute is the central focal point of space-related research across the entire University of Michigan campus, where stakeholders are encouraged to collaborate creatively and effectively with colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds.
We Advance Leadership in Space Activities:
- Scientifically (including fundamental and applied research)
- Technically (via engineering and project synergies)
- Socially (emphasizing society’s reliance on space)
- Commercially (through innovation, workforce education and corporate partnerships)
Our Focus is Three-Fold:
- Conduct research from space
- Design systems to operate in space
- Allow humans to live in space
U-M Space News
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U-M Awarded up to $7.5M to Bring Heat-Tolerant Semiconductors From Lab to Fab
Heat-resistant sensing and computing chips made of silicon carbide could advance aircraft, electric and gas-powered vehicles, renewable energy, defense and space exploration—and University of Michigan researchers are leading a multimillion dollar collaborative…
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U-M Astronomy Will Lead Its First Satellite Mission With NASA Grant
The first space mission led by the University of Michigan Department of Astronomy is scheduled to launch in 2029 with the support of a NASA grant worth $10 million. The mission is…
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Witnessing the Birth of Planets
University of Michigan researchers contributed to an international collaboration that’s providing an unparalleled view into how planets are born using the JWST—the most powerful space telescope ever launched. In particular, the team…
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