The University of Florida, through the Astraeus Space Institute, has joined the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global network of 32 universities across four continents working to advance microgravity research, technology development and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit. The alliance brings together researchers, engineers and students to expand scientific discovery and strengthen international collaboration in space research.
The partnership aligns with Astraeus’ mission to accelerate interdisciplinary space research and expand opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.
“Becoming part of the Axiom University Alliance fosters collaboration among our space research faculty, Axiom and its partners in areas of UF expertise, including space agriculture, cryogenics, in-space manufacturing and more. The Alliance plays a critical role in Axiom’s ability to support space research, and we are delighted to play a role,” said Dr. Rachael Seidler, director of the Astraeus Space Institute.
Within the University Alliance, Axiom Space officials said institutions contribute to the research community by collaborating on international strategic scientific initiatives.
“Axiom Space is delighted to partner with the University of Florida to collaborate on a number of important research areas around human spaceflight, microgravity-enabled research and fundamental discovery science,” said Dr. Lucie Low, Axiom Space chief science officer. ” The University of Florida is one of the world’s leading universities. We look forward to working together, helping shape the future of research in space to benefit everyone on Earth.”
The partnership further strengthens Astraeus’ role as the University of Florida’s hub for interdisciplinary space research, bringing together expertise from across the university to address challenges in human spaceflight, space health, engineering, agriculture and other fields. By connecting UF researchers with global partners, Astraeus is helping expand opportunities for innovation that benefit both future space exploration and life on Earth.