Space Medicine & Bioastronautics at U-M
We stand at the advent of a new era in human exploration and research in space. Michigan Space Medicine was created with the goal to collectively arm ourselves in facing this challenge.
Our Mission
University of Michigan Space Medicine is a communications, engagement, and research vehicle for students, academics, clinicians, and the public to explore the benefits and challenges of space medicine and interplanetary health. With momentum growing in both the exploration and commercialization of space, we stand at the advent of a new era in human exploration and research. We recognize that new health related questions will emerge in this endeavor, and we seek to overcome these challenges through inter-departmental research, innovative application, and collaborative engagement.
It is predicted that the global space industry will be worth over $1 trillion by 2040, and this amount of growth will necessitate innovation and open the door to domains uncharted and unexplored. We aim to proactively take on the challenges that will inevitably arise in this new era through a diverse plethora of interdisciplinary researchers and academics.
The University of Michigan has a long-standing tradition of excellence in engineering, medicine, business, the humanities and the arts. This distillation of varied excellence can be found and tapped at Michigan Space Medicine.
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U-M Space Medicine Headlines
- U-M Space Institute Supports Space Medicine at ResearchPalooza and Wins Service Award
- CLAWS Student Member Shares Lessons from the NASA Suits Challenge
- Pursuing Passion-based Electives During Medical School
- U-M BLiSS Teams Win Two NASA Projects
- Matula Brings Career Experience to Spaceflight Course
Get Experience in Space Medicine at U-M
Explore our current and upcoming offerings at the University of Michigan, from course electives and new programs to extracurricular activities, which include opportunities to design prototypes, space suits, and new technologies for future spaceflight missions.
Study at University of Michigan Medical School
The University of Michigan Medical School works to transform lives through a combination of ground-breaking research, expert clinical care and leading-edge medical and scientific education. Take a look at our programs, including those for master’s, postbac and non-degree students.
Join a Student Organization
Students at the University of Michigan are invited to participate in a variety of student organizations and clubs that offer hands-on experience in space medicine, human factors in space engineering, and high-profile competitions, such as the NASA space suits and Artemis mission challenges.
- CLAWS (Collaborative Lab For Advancing Work in Space) — The University of Michigan CLAWS team is a multi-disciplinary group of students open to various majors that works on research, design, business, and development for space exploration. Join CLAWS.
- BLiSS (Bioastronautics and Life Support Systems) — The Michigan Bioastronautics and Life Support Systems team develops vehicles and technologies for deep space transit with a focus on sustaining life and health. The team routinely wins competitions and challenges to design prototypes for NASA spaceflight missions. Join BLiSS.
- SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) — Students for Exploration and Development of Space is an international organization with the mission to promote and advance space exploration. SEDS@UM, achieves this goal in the greater U-M community through multidisciplinary technical project teams, professional development opportunities, and K-12 outreach events. Join SEDS.
Enroll at the University of Michigan
Ready to enroll at the University of Michigan and study at a Tier 1 research institution? Learn more about our programs, admissions requirements, tuition and Life at Michigan.
Courses relevant to human spaceflight and space medicine can be found in a number of departments, including the U-M Medical School, IOE, Aerospace Engineering, and U-M Climate & Space.
Contact Us!
Call for Space Medicine Presenters
Regardless of whether you work in academia or the industry, we are seeking experienced researchers, faculty and space medicine community members who are interested in presenting Michigan Space Medicine seminars! We would be thrilled to host interested presenters.
Email Us
For general inquiries about space medicine at the University of Michigan please email us at michiganspaceinstitute@umich.edu. Please include your interests, background and other relevant information. Get involved in Space Medicine at U-M by joining our working group.