Space Science Stories
Space science at UCalgary goes beyond the launch pad—explore the research, technology, and student achievements making headlines.
The Sky is No Limit: UCalgary’s Legacy of Space Science Innovation
The University of Calgary’s Space Science Group has been involved in more than 20 space missions since the 1970s and its research is internationally recognized and celebrated.
Team set to launch city’s first student-built satellite into orbit to study STEVE
CalgaryToSpace wants to establish contact and operate FrontierSat for the next three years.
UCalgary Students Study Space with Remote Sensing Lab Tools
Scientists and engineers collaborate to investigate near-Earth space environments and give students real hands-on research experience through lab work and specialized learning.
UCalgary Space Weather Network Watches Northern Sky
High-frequency sensors in Canada’s North collect space weather data with dual-use capability, supporting scientific discovery while contributing to essential northern defence and monitoring.
More Space Science Stories
Explore more discoveries, missions, and breakthroughs shaping space science at UCalgary.
UCalgary's Dr. Jo-Anne Brown and a team of researchers have published two papers in The Astrophysical Journal and The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. Their discoveries include a complete dataset, which will be used by astronomers globally, and a new model that will inform theories for how the magnetic field of the Milky Way evolved.
Funded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), UCalgary scientists are using data from the AstroSat satellite to study ultraviolet and X-ray signals — shedding new light on galactic phenomena and the cosmos.
A dedicated group of UCalgary students prepares to launch Calgary’s first student-built satellite, marking a major milestone in the city’s growing role in aerospace exploration and innovation.
UCalgary students are gearing up to study the mysterious purple ribbon in Earth’s atmosphere known as STEVE — using a nano-satellite to unlock the secrets of this unusual aurora-like glow.
A new international initiative involving UCalgary researchers will launch a swarm of tiny satellites aimed at tracking and helping manage the growing threat of space debris orbiting Earth.