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On November 11, 2023, U of T Engineering students gathered in the basement of the Sandford Fleming Building — known to many as The Pit — to witness the deployment of HERON Mk. II into space. The 3U CubeSat satellite, […]
U of T Engineering researchers have partnered with Siemens Energy to tackle a key challenge in the energy sector: sustainable energy conversion for propulsion and power generation – such as developing gas turbine engines that can run on sustainable energy […]
For aviation, the path to reduced climate change impact and eventually net-zero carbon dioxide emissions is clear. We must replace fossil fuels with net-zero energy sources, and improve aircraft energy efficiency. The latter is essential given that future energy sources […]
Faculty Spotlight
Professor R.E. Zee
Space Flight Lab: Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Missions
Research Focus
• The SFL pushes the envelope in its design and construction of some of the world’s most successful Nanosatellites and Microsatellites
• Research and development in disruptive space technologies
Current Projects
• Developing customizable separation systems called “XPODs”
• Lowering the entry barrier to space for companies, research institutions, government, and end users in order to enable more productive use of space for the next generation
