Polaris Intelligence
Polaris
Intelligence
About
Ctrl K
Sign in
© Polaris Intelligence 2026
PrivacyTermsAdmin

University of Washington

US

The University of Washington (UW) is a major research university that plays a significant role in the space industry through its research, educational programs, and partnerships. UW serves as the lead institution for the Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium, offering scholarships, internships, and fellowships to students in STEM fields. Its Aeronautics and Astronautics Department advances space exploration through CubeSat development, sounding rockets, and research in areas like space systems, plasma science, and advanced materials, partnering with organizations like NASA and Boeing. Additionally, the University's Space Policy and Research Center (SPARC) acts as a central hub for space-related activities, uniting researchers, students, and industry leaders.

academic
Seattle, Washington, United States
washington.edu
Admin Edit
0.0-5.0

All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

Mario Juric is a University of Washington professor and the principal scientist for Rubin Observatory’s Solar System project.

GovernanceValue 3.2Apr 26, 2026Osservatorio Rubin scopre oltre 11.000 nuovi asteroidi

Ari Heinze of the University of Washington and graduate student Jacob Kurlander developed the asteroid-detection software used for Rubin Observatory.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Apr 26, 2026Osservatorio Rubin scopre oltre 11.000 nuovi asteroidi

Dan Jablonsky holds a law degree from the University of Washington.

GovernanceLegalValue 0.6Mar 4, 2026Top Leadership Change at Sierra Space

The Alert Production Pipeline Group for NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory is led by Eric Bellm at NSF NOIRLab and the University of Washington.

GovernanceValue 2.6Feb 26, 2026Diffusi i primi alert scientifici del Rubin Observatory

The University of Washington study uses publicly available satellite data collected from 2007 to 2010 to calculate stratospheric methane destruction.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.4Feb 17, 2026Satellite study revises methane loss high in Earth atmosphere

SOC-i (Satellite for Optimal Control and Imaging), developed by the University of Washington, will test an algorithm for autonomous operations using optimization-based attitude guidance methods computed in real time aboard the spacecraft.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Jun 22, 2024Firefly Aerospace Ready to Launch Alpha FLTA005 for NASA No Earlier Than June 26

Matthew McQuinn at the University of Washington in Seattle received a 2024 NIAC Phase I grant for Solar System-Scale VLBI to dramatically improve cosmological distance measurements.

FinancialCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 5, 2024NASA Announces 2024 Phase I Awardees for Innovative Concept Studies

Curt Blake earned a J.D. and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington’s Schools of Law and Business after receiving a B.A. from the University of Washington.

GovernanceValue 0.4Jun 18, 2023Spaceflight’s former co-founder + CEO joins a New Space industry group

The Asteroid Institute and the University of Washington’s Institute for Data Intensive Research in Astrophysics and Cosmology are developing computational tools to detect NEOs in other types of astronomical imagery if those datasets provide five to six views of an area within 15 to 30 days.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.8Jul 22, 2022Mapping the Sky: Finding asteroids requires a combination of tools

The 2022 AAG Honors Committee members include Ronald Hagelman III (Chair, Texas State University), Amy Katherine Glasmeier (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Andrew Sluyter (Louisiana State University), Thomas Baerwald (NSF, retired), Kelsey Ellis (University of Tennessee), Stephanie Zick (Virginia Tech), Kavita Pandit (Georgia State University), Alexandra Ponette-Gonzalez (University of North Texas), and Megan Ybarra (University of Washington).

GovernanceGeneralValue 1.3Dec 17, 2021Eleven geographers honored for groundbreaking work

Astrobotic won a $5,700,000 NASA Tipping Point contract to lead Bosch, WiBotic, the University of Washington, and the NASA Glenn Research Center in developing a product line of lightweight proximity chargers.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 4.6Nov 12, 2020Astrobotic Wins $5.7 million NASA Tipping Point Contract for Wireless Charging on the Moon
Track