A GLASGOW-BASED RESEARCH TEAM
Addressing global challenges. Working at the boundaries between disciplines. A track record of delivering innovation and value through collaboration. We are delivering a step-change in the democratisation, exploration and exploitation of space.
Our Focus
Space is an increasingly accessible and valuable frontier. It is witnessing a surge in interconnectedness and competition. We are spearheading efforts to interconnect natural sciences, engineering, and technology to create highly connected, efficient, and sustainable space systems. With a proven track record of fostering innovation through partnerships, we are pioneering new technologies and algorithms in space and related sectors.
Learning Made Useful
Supporting historic firsts.
- First Scottish spacecraft and first UK commercial CubeSat
- UKube-1, 2014
- First spaceflight collaboration between Mexico Space Agency and NASA
- AzTechSat-1, 2019
Delivering capacity building
We have aided development of satellite technology and applications around the world.
- “the University of Strathclyde’s research on nano-satellite technology and space mission analysis, conducted by Prof Malcolm Macdonald and his team, has been instrumental in informing NASA’s approach to small spacecraft.”
- from the Associate Chief Technologist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Applying our research on network systems, astrodynamics, spacecraft constellations, novel inter-satellite data routing, and on constellation management and ground station selection in the €19.7Mn xSPANCION Pioneer Partnership Project to develop and deploy an innovative satellite constellation service.
Prime Contractor: Clyde Space
Sub-contractors:
•Bright Ascension
•University of Strathclyde
•D-Orbit
•Satellite Applications Catapult
•Alden Legal UK
We worked with the Lifeboat service at Nith Inshore Rescue to support safe navigation in tidal flats, using satellite imagery to detect changes and plot safe navigation channels to aid lifeboat crews during rescues.
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LET’S WORK TOGETHER!
Space Technology
Networked Systems
