Astraeus Space Days
A three-day celebration of space research
The University of Florida’s Astraeus Space Institute is proud to present Astraeus Space Days, September 30 to October 2.
This three-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect, inspire, and build lasting partnerships across academia, industry, and the public.
Join us at the University of Florida as we shape the next chapter of space innovation—together.
Meet Astraeus
DAY ONE | Tuesday, September 30
Marston Science Library Plaza
Stop by the Marston Science Library Plaza between 11am and 3 pm and learn about Astraeus!
Tables hosted by space companies and UF space clubs.
Space Research Day
Day Two | Wednesday, October 1
Prepare for a day of discovery and innovation at Space Research Day! On Wednesday, October 1st, from 8am to 1pm [Agenda], the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom will be transformed into a hub of groundbreaking space research.
This is your chance to explore the cutting-edge work being done by UF faculty and students, showcasing projects that are pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
Rion Ballroom at Reitz Union
SPACE RESEARCH DAY AGENDA
8:00 – 8:30 Check-in, networking, coffee, hang up posters
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & overview
8:45 – 9:05 SRI to external funding
9:05 – 9:40 Large proposal submission panel
9:40 – 10:05 Conducting research with embedded communications staff
10:05 – 10:25 Impactful Paper Presentation
10:30 – 11:30 Posters Session
11:30 – 12:30 Invited speaker, Dr. James D. Polk, NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer
12:30 – 1:00 Poster award announcements & networking
Special Screening: The Martian
DAY THREE | Thursday, October 2
Squitieri Theatre at the UF Phillips Center for Performing Arts
UF Space Days will conclude on Thursday, October 2, with a 10th anniversary screening of Ridley Scott’s landmark 2015 science fiction film The Martian, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The screening will be preceded by a short roundtable discussion of the film’s historical importance and its depiction of real-world space research and travel by experts in science fiction, Martian planetary sciences, and the cultivation of food crops in space.
The event is free and open to the public and will begin at 5 PM in the Squitieri Theatre in UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Ample free parking is available in the garage adjacent to the Center.
Join us for a viewing of the film, followed by a fascinating roundtable discussion with scientific advisors from the book the movie is based on. This is a unique opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes insights into the scientific accuracy of the story and learn how real-world space research influenced the fictional world of The Martian.
[Right: Image copyright ® 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.Image copyright ® 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation]
Sponsors and Support
Partner with Astraeus Space Institute for this year’s Space Days to improve visibility and awareness for not only space research, but for your brand. Interested in sponsoring or corporate tabling options, please contact Jamie Foster at jfoster@ufl.edu