UW Space Research (UWRT)

The Waterloo Space Soldering Team Logo is a purple W with star theming

UW Space Research empowers undergraduate students to explore the frontiers of space research through hands-on design, engineering, and experimentation. Our mission is to advance knowledge in aerospace applications, science, and technology while fostering innovation and collaboration. By providing opportunities to build and test impactful projects, we aim to equip the next generation of leaders in space exploration and engineering.

ASTRA (Adaptive Signal Transmission & Real-time Analytics): A stratospheric balloon payload focused on improving cosmic noise interference with real-time filtering for satellite applications. 

WSST (Waterloo Space Soldering Team): Developing a method to improve electronics repair and solder joint quality in microgravity using an automated centrifuge.