Careers: Space
Agriculture | Black Holes | Electric Propulsion | Sensing from Space
In ECE, we are propelling rockets without traditional fuel systems to launch satellites out of orbit; sending some of the most sensitive antennas and sensors into space on NASA missions; monitoring the soil for effective agriculture; pioneering new techniques for measuring ice and snow to get a bigger picture of our changing climate; and investigating cosmic events that affect our planet.
Beyond Apollo 11
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, U-M ECE takes a look back – and a look forward – to how our professors, students, and alums have made their mark on the field.
Learn more >
Impact of Plasma in Space
Louise Willingale’s research in plasma physics advances many research areas from spectacular astrophysical phenomena to cancer treatment to fusion power.
Learn more >
Cyber-physical Systems in Space
Next-gen space missions require autonomous systems to operate without human intervention for long periods.
Learn more >
Satellite Propulsion
Former grad student Iverson Bell worked on tiny satellites that can be flung into the atmosphere with electromagnetic tethers.
Learn more >
MENU 
