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The Aerospace Hub at The University of Utah

 

An interconnected group of a faculty, students, administration, and research infrastructure designed to support highly competitive and cutting edge Aerospace research capabilities, team building, agile proposal development, and workforce development.

Here’s why the nation’s next generation of defense companies keep choosing to build in Utah

Salt Lake Tribune - July 8, 2026

They’re no Lockheed Martin or Northrop Grumman, but these smaller, innovative companies are drawing defense contracts, and Utah is luring them in.

Read the article at sltrib.com

U of U Professor Suhas Prameela
Discusses Artemis II and Artemis III Moon Missions

Dr. Prameela is Co-lead of the Aerospace Hub's Hypersonics Pillar.

SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Aerospace Scholars Program will provide 50 internship opportunities with corresponding scholarships. We anticipate the application process for the inaugural Scholars Program. Graduate School opportunities are also available.
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The Four Main Pillars of the Hub

Convergent Aerospace Research
Closely-coupled, multidisciplinary teams across campus
Education and workforce development to support and promote local industry
Technology transformation for new product development

Spaceport Exploration Committee

The Spaceport Exploration Committee, managed by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), is conducting site assessments and feasibility studies for potential launch locations in western Utah (near Delta or Green River). This initiative aims to take advantage of Utah's high elevation, thin air, and vast, unpopulated terrain to make commercial rocket launches more efficient
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Spaceport America Cup Competition

University of Utah mechanical engineering student, Kian Arian Ben-Jacob, wins the Lone-Ranger Award at the world’s largest Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition.

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Resources

  • The Utah Division of Aeronautics is planning for the implementation and growth of drone package delivery, aerial taxis, and electric aircraft in Utah.

    Learn More at udot.utah.gov

  • The University of Utah (UU) proposes to enhance medical care superiority for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through advanced medical engineering research and the development of field-ready products through the Applied Medical & Engineering Laboratory (AM&E Lab).

    Visit amelab.utah.edu

  • 47G is an ecosystem comprised of over 100 members and 20 academic institutions serving three national sectors.

    Visit the 47G website

  • Explore Utah’s Spaceport Exploration Committee—featuring meeting agendas, materials, member information, and details on legislative context, application processes, infrastructure plans and orbital launch tracking.

    Learn about the Utah spaceport exploration committee

  • Questions or more information.

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