The University of Wollongong (UOW) is building space capabilities that span CubeSat development, space radiation protection, and satellite data analysis — turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
- CubeSat Innovation - UOW researchers are designing a reconfigurable CubeSat platform that can be updated after launch. The first mission will carry advanced radiation detectors into orbit, supported by a ground-station on campus that puts students at the heart of space operations.
- Radiation Protection Technologies - The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP), in partnership with the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, is pioneering semiconductor-based microdosimeters and radiation-scavenging materials to protect astronauts and spacecraft electronics.
- Earth Observation & Environmental Data - UOW’s Centre for Environmental Informatics leads globally in satellite data analysis. Its researchers, including members of NASA’s OCO-2 science team, apply advanced statistical modelling to improve our understanding of CO₂ emissions and environmental change.
- Climate & Spatial Science - Through the GeoQuEST Research Centre, UOW combines satellite remote sensing with Earth system science to reconstruct past climates and model future environmental scenarios.
Together, these capabilities position UOW as a leader in space-enabled environmental monitoring, radiation protection, and next-generation small satellite platforms.