University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a research-intensive university with significant involvement in space-related activities, particularly in astronomy, astrophysics, and aerospace engineering. UBC researchers utilize major observatories globally and in space, and have built facilities like the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) radio telescope. UBC also supports student-led initiatives like UBC Orbit, a satellite design team, and collaborates with organizations like the European Space Agency. Key areas of focus include planet formation, exoplanet studies, and space mission design, contributing to the training of future space scientists and engineers.