collaboration ignited by wonder.
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.
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UF BY THE NUMBERS
A prestigious history of multidisciplinary success paired with a region famous for space research and innovation
150+
UF Faculty Members Involved in NASA-funded Research Projects
$1.26B
$1.26 Billion Conducted in Research for FY 2024
#1
The Most Research Space for Science and Engineering Since 2015
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COMING SOON
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 23
Astraeus Special Launch Event
Mark your calendars for an exciting afternoon event to launch the Astraeus Space Institute right here on the University of Florida campus on October 23rd! This event is open to all UF students, faculty, and staff, so be sure to spread the word.
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October 16
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet the Leadership
[@ First Magnitude] UF Astraeus will host a 30-minute public seminar at First Magnitude Brewery on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The goal of this is to help us meet, connect, and better understand the full scope of space-related work being done here in Gainesville. These talks will be open to all who are interested in space.
October 21
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Seminar with John Grunsfeld
[@ Malachowsky Hall] Join Astraeus for an inspiring talk with former NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld. A veteran of five space flights, Grunsfeld is a tireless advocate for the role of telescopy in expanding our understanding of the universe.
October 23
1:00pm – 5:00pm (tentative)
Astraeus Space Institute Launch Event at the Champions Club
mark your calendars now for an afternoon event to launch Astraeus here on the UF campus. Please share this date with other students, faculty and staff who may be interested. Event will require pre-registration (no cost) and will be open to all UF participants.
FLORIDA BY THE NUMBERS
A prestigious history of multidisciplinary success paired with a region famous for space research and innovation
$732 Billion
Estimated Global Space Market by 2030
$214 Billion
Private investment in spaceport infrastructure since 2012
300+
Aerospace companies moving to Florida since 2022
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.
FEATURED INVESTIGATORS
Astraeus research leaders in the news.
Blue Origin Mission
University of Florida Distinguished Professor Rob Ferl will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew on an upcoming mission of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
Leading the way
Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit
Making advances in space engineering
UF engineers collaborate to develop the next generation of space exploration
Exoplanet habitability
UF Astronomy professor Sarah Ballard expands on her research