Space Systems
Next Generation Space Systems
Space Systems are essential to communications, navigation, environmental monitoring, economic growth, scientific discovery, and national security. NSII advances capabilities that support a resilient and innovative space enterprise, including satellite systems, space communications, remote sensing, autonomous operations, cybersecurity, and space-based information systems. By connecting these capabilities across the university and with emerging opportunities in the space sector, NSII supports solutions for an increasingly complex and contested space environment.
Key Capabilities
- Satellite systems and technologies
- Space communications and networking
- Remote sensing and earth observation
- Space cybersecurity and digital resilience
- Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems
- Data analytics and space-based information systems
- Advanced materials and manufacturing for space applications
- Positioning, navigation, and timing technologies
- Resilient space infrastructure and operations
- Modeling, simulation, and digital engineering
- Sensors, instrumentation, and situational awareness
- Space domain awareness and environmental monitoring
- Commercial space innovation and technology development
- Workforce development and talent pipeline growth
- Industry, government, and academic partnerships
- Technology translation and transition
