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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The People Behind SPAR: Eric Viges
As one of the key players the new Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness and Resilience (SPAR) Institute, Eric Viges is taking on the technical leadership role as head of the…
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H3D Detectors Arrive at the International Space Station
Radiation detectors developed by Ann Arbor-based startup H3D, Inc.—founded by University of Michigan researchers—were launched to the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday morning as part of NASA’s latest resupply mission. The…
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New FireSat Set to Transform Wildfire Detection and Response
The first prototype of the FireSat constellation launched into low-Earth orbit in March, paving the way for a large network of satellites that will help enhance wildfire detection, mitigation and response around…
In the Media
Read more about the University of Michigan space community in the news
- “Sunscreen, Clothing and Caves May Have Given Modern Humans an Edge Over Neanderthals When Earth’s Magnetic Field Wandered”
- “NASA’s Parker Probe Just Flew Through Solar Fire at 430,000 MPH”
- “Scientists Discover Smallest Galaxy Ever Seen”
- “Former NASA Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe to Make History as Crew Member on Blue Origin’s First All-Woman Spaceflight”
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