The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive university with activities in the space industry, particularly through its Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS). ISAS develops observing systems for space and atmospheric sciences, including ground-based optical and radar instruments, satellite systems, and remote sensing technology. The university also leads the HAWC (High-altitude Aerosol, Water vapor, and Cloud) satellite mission in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and NASA to deliver data for improved weather, air quality, and climate forecasts. The University of Saskatchewan's Space Design Team works with the CSA and Saskatchewan Polytechnic on projects like the RADSAT-SK CubeSat.
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The University of Saskatchewan received a $436,500 FAST Category A grant for an open-source radiation-tolerant microcontroller using FinFET technology for future space mission control and on-board data processing.