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The Institute for Earth and Space Exploration

We aim to launch Western into space and bring space down to Earth. Our mission is to enhance our understanding of space, from our Solar System to the Universe, and tackle humanity’s biggest challenges.

Western Space fosters a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research teams and our partners, encouraging collaborative research, innovation and growth in the space field. As a leader in Earth and space innovation, we advance space technology, develop new data analysis methods, create remote health-care solutions and shape space policy.

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112

members, including 47 faculty, 44 trainees & 21 partners, collaborators and staff

Western faculties represented through our members

prestigious awards, including 8 Research Chairs, 4 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, 2 Distinguished University Professors & 4 Faculty Scholars

Our members

Western Space brings researchers together from across Western and beyond to foster collaborative research and advance growth in the space field.

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Research & innovation

Western Space fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and research to explore frontiers on Earth and in space, enhancing our understanding of the Universe.

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Partnerships

Through mutually beneficial partnerships, Western Space helps advance technology, commercialize innovations, and address major societal challenges.

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Training

To equip early career researchers with the skills needed to shape their field's future, Western Space hosts and supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students.

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