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Welcome to the UCT SpaceLab

SpaceLab is a new platform created to promote multidisciplinary education and research in space science and technology at the University of Cape Town.

MPhil specialising in Space Studies

The University of Cape Town offers a multi-disciplinary Masters degree in Space Studies, with the possibility to upgrade to a PhD. We invite outstanding candidates to apply for this new programme.

Space in South Africa

South Africa has a rich heritage of participation in the Space Age. Now the country is gearing itself to play a more active role in the global space arena.

For information on South Africa's response to COVID-19 please visit the COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal.

Nationalities of SpaceLab students

Important Announcements

Registration for the 2020 academic year is open

Tel: +27 21 650 4659

Email: spacelab@uct.ac.za

Proposed Course Dates for 2020

Core Modules

EEE5124Z Space and Society
Core Lectures: 10 - 14 February 2020

EEE5125Z Space Applications
Core Lectures: 30 March - 3 April 2020

EEE5126Z Space Mission Design
Core lectures: 27 - 31 July 2020

Elective Modules

EEE5127Z Small Satellites
Core Lectures: 6 - 9 April 2020

EEE5134Z Lunar Exploration
Core lectures: 3 - 7 August 2020

EEE5141Z Space Science and Technology for Non-Science/Engineering Students
Core lectures: 3 - 7 August 2020

EEE5142Z Satellite simulation
Core lectures: 3 - 7 August 2020

Exam Dates to be confirmed

If you would like to apply please click here

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Monday, 25 May 2020

Space Mission Design course participants visit Spaceteq

On Thursday the 19^th of July, course participants of the EEE5126Z Space Mission Design course visited the Denel Spaceteq facility in Grabouw.

Publication Date:

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 - 11:30

MeerKAT snaps picture of the centre of our Galaxy

On Friday 13 July, the MeerKAT telescope was officially inaugurated. An amazing panoramic image of the galactic centre was unveiled at the inauguration event. We congratulate the SpaceLab students on the MeerKAT team that have contributed to this remarkable project.

Publication Date:

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 - 09:15

Debbie Singh joins SpaceLab as its new Programme Administrator

Ms Debbie Singh has been appointed with immediate effect as Spacelab's new Programme Administrator.

Publication Date:

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 - 16:30

SpaceLab guest lecturer Ken Davidian receives his PhD

UCT SpaceLab's guest lecturer Ken Davidian has been awarded a PhD by the UCT Graduate School of Business for his work on the nascent human suborbital spaceflight industry.

Publication Date:

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 - 14:45

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"The programme has the ambitious task of being multi-disciplinary. Understanding knowledge is one thing ... understanding how it is embedded within a sociopolitical system is truly invaluable. The MPhil excels at this. ... I have found the work challenging in just the right way - taking my knowledge forward in perfectly measured steps."

MPhil '17 Participant

"My experience during the space studies program at UCT has definitely been much more than I expected. During my studies I got the chance to visit various sites including space companies, astronomical observatories and a satellite testing site. Also, the privilege to present my work at various conferences including the IAC was a lifetime achievement. I would definitely recommend this program to all my friends and colleagues to participate and gain the experience like I did."

MPhil '16 Participant

"I found the Space Studies programme to be perfect for me. I was able to diversify my general knowledge about Space and the Space Industry through the coursework and with the dissertation, I was able to really focus in on one particular aspect that I found fascinating."

MPhil '15 Participant

"Possibly the most interesting, most challenging, and most useful course I’ve ever attended. Being taught by actual space industry professionals not only makes this course world-class, it has also given me insight that I could not have obtained otherwise."

MPhil '15 Participant

There's something for everyone at SpaceLab! Engineering, Law, Psychology, Agriculture, Physics, Economics, Biochemistry, Business Management – all the SpaceLab students' diverse backgrounds have relevance to space, its technologies and applications. It has been a fascinating year, learning about everything from rocket science to international space law from amazing international industry professionals. Most importantly, though, I have discovered where and how my specific background, experience and interests can be combined and can be applied in the global space industry. If you have any interest in space and how you can participate in building our space civilisation, the MPhil Space Studies programme should be your starting point.

MPhil '15 Participant

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