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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.

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Tuesday, 20 October 2020

The class is pictured here with Dr Annette Froehlich, Senior Research Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute/German Aerospace Center, and honorary member of the SpaceLab faculty:

Successful Conclusion to SpaceLab’s 2019 Space and Society Lecture Week

A new cohort of South African students from a variety of backgrounds has just completed the intensive Space and Society lecture week.

SpaceLab’s Space and Society course forms part of the core curriculum of its MPhil specialising in Space Studies. For more information, please see http://www.spacelab.uct.ac.za/courses

Publication Date:

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 - 14:30

SpaceLab student Barbara Ojur wins prize at top interrnational space conference on small satellites

SpaceLab MPhil student Barbara Ojur was awarded a prize for her paper on a software defined radio ground station at the 12^th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, hosted by the International Academy of Astronautics and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Berlin, Germany, from 6-10 May 2019.

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Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 12:30

Enrollment for MPhil in Space Studies now open

Prepare yourself for an exciting career in space science and technology by doing the MPhil in Space Studies at the University of Cape Town. This multi-disciplinary degree covers the scientific, technical, policy and regulatory aspects of space technology and its societal applications. The programme is designed for working professionals. Click here to apply.

Publication Date:

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 - 00:30

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

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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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