Wichita State University (WSU) plays a significant role in the space industry through its extensive aerospace research and development programs. As a leading research institution, WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) specializes in areas like computational design, materials testing, and advanced manufacturing, contributing to advancements in aerospace technologies. WSU partners with organizations like NASA, the Department of Defense, and various industry stakeholders such as Spirit AeroSystems and Airbus, focusing on joint research projects and workforce training to support the aerospace sector.
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SNAPPY is a 3U CubeSat funded by NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program and led by Wichita State University.
SNAPPY is a 3U CubeSat operated by Wichita State University and NASA to demonstrate a space-based neutrino detector.
Wichita State University developed SNAPPY in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Marshall Space Flight Center.
Altair and the NIAR at Wichita State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to innovate in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Wichita State University in Kansas will receive NASA funding to develop a compact, more efficient thermal management system for electric motors for vertical takeoff and landing vehicles.