A Galaxy of UF Stars

The UF Astraeus Space Institute serves as a gateway for individuals sharing a passion for exploration. The institute supports interdisciplinary seed projects, recruits world-class leaders in space science and technology, and promotes its capabilities in space mission innovation.

“There has been no real structure at UF to collaborate on space research in ways that would be useful to science, to industry and, indeed, to humanity.

The Astraeus Space Institute is changing that. “

– Rob Ferl, Director, UF Astraeus Space Institute



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150+

UF Faculty Members Involved in NASA-funded Research Projects

$1.26B

$1.26 Billion Conducted in Research for FY 2024

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The Most Research Space for Science and Engineering Since 2015



$732 Billion

Estimated Global Space Market by 2030

$214 Billion

Private investment in spaceport infrastructure since 2012

1.1 Billion

Expected average annual economic impact over the next 5 years

INDUSTRY COLLABORATORS

Capitalizing on the University of Florida’s proximity to the world’s premier launch site, Astraeus will encourage growth of Florida’s commercial space sector as they strengthen existing collaborations with notable organizations.


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