Space Sciences & Technologies Lab

Space Sciences Lab

Space Sciences students showcasing their design model

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Space Sciences students working in the lab with professor

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Space Sciences students and professors in the lab

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Student Spotlight

I am a 2nd-year Computer Science major and co-president of the Space Science club. My academic interests are primarily in AI and Computer Science and their applications, specifically in high impact fields such as Space Science and Economics. My strongest technical experience is conducting research with a professor at Claremont McKenna College, where we are developing a deep-learning model that analyzes the collective movement of an amazonian caterpillar species (Amazonian Lepidoptera larvae). This year, Space Science club is building a CubeSat (a miniaturized, low-cost satellite) capable of capturing satellite imagery. The goal for this project is to give students hands-on experience with satellite development from planning to testing. This project will especially help students become more competitive for internships in this field. ETI has helped significantly by providing mentorship, support, and even the facilities needed for our project, and without them, this club project would not be possible.

Madhav Shukla

What is Space Sciences?

Space sciences explore the universe beyond Earth and the technologies that enable us to study, navigate, and explore it. This interdisciplinary field combines astronomy, planetary science, physics, engineering, robotics, remote sensing, and aerospace technologies to investigate the origins of the universe, the evolution of planets, and the potential for life beyond Earth. From designing satellites and autonomous spacecraft to analyzing data from telescopes and planetary missions, advances in space sciences are expanding our understanding of the cosmos while driving innovations that benefit life on Earth. As new technologies make space more accessible than ever before, this rapidly evolving field is inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers to push the boundaries of discovery.

Possible future careers utilizing these technologies

ETI Space Sciences Lab Location

ETI Room 4204

Projects in the Space Sciences Lab

Information Coming Soon

A student holds a model rocket upright while standing with teammates in a grassy field.

What You Can Do in the Lab

Explore space science technologies and discover how the tools used in astronomy, planetary exploration, Earth observation, and satellite systems advance scientific discovery.
Experiment with hardware and software related to space sciences, including telescopes, imaging systems, remote sensing technologies, data analysis platforms, and simulation tools.
Support coursework, research, and interdisciplinary projects in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, aerospace engineering, satellite technologies, and other space-related fields.