The space University of Sweden

Welcome to Sweden's space university. Learn more about our research; the building of miniaturized satellites and development of space technology, and how our researchers are involved in looking for life on Mars.
Luleå University of Technology has Sweden's only Master Programme in Space Engineering, as well as several popular Master's level programmes within the space field.

Water on Mars – how our researchers found the clues

The issue of life on Mars has long fascinated humanity. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology made the amazing findings of traces of water on Mars. Much indicates that there may be, or has been, life on the red planet. And the exploration continues – the future is closer than we think.

Scientists at Luleå University of Technology on their part in the exploration of Mars

HABIT, Luleå University of Technology Photo: European Space Agency

HABIT closer to Mars

The HABIT instrument, developed by the research group in Atmospheric Science at Luleå University of Technology, is one step closer to Mars. The instrument has now been approved and installed on the platform that will be sent to the red planet this summer.

Team ASTER, Luleå University of Technology

Student experiment on sounding rocket

Space students at Luleå University of Technology will develop an attitude control system for free falling experiments from sounding rockets. This within the framework of the REXUS/BEXUS student programme.

Oxygen fluctuations on Mars a mystery for Scientists to solve

"There are still photochemistry processes in the atmosphere of Mars that are unknown", says Javier Martin-Torres, Professor of Atmospheric Science at Luleå University of Technology.

Luleå University of Technology and GKN Aerospace develop 3D-printing for space rockets

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, using metals for components in engines, satellites and other products has the potential to transform the aerospace industry, says Christo Dordlofva, Luleå University of Technology.

Project APTAS, Luleå University of Technology

Space students build satellite

Students on the Master Programme in Space Engineering will build a satellite, a CubeSat. The satellite will contain two scientific instruments and will eventually be launched into space. – Now the really exciting phase of the project starts: designing and building the satellite, says Theresia Hestad, space student and project manager.

Graduate School of Space Technology

They experimented with weightlessness

Fly Your Thesis! Luleå University of Technology Photo: ESA

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Space Engineering

300 Credits, bachelor's - master's level

Theresia Hestad, Luleå University of Technology Photo: Linda Alfredsson

"Space technology is a unique programme"

Atmospheric Science, Luleå University of Technology

Glaciers are more prone to changing climate than anticipated

Research at Luleå University of Technology establishes that Himalayan glaciers are more affected by climate change than previously anticipated.

Onboard Space Systems

Research with focus on concurrent methodologies for the design and development of systems for control, observation, instrumentation, communication and manipulation in the upper atmosphere, in space and on the small extraterrestrial bodies and planetary surfaces.

Atmospheric Science

Research focusing on instrument development and the atmosphere. The HABIT instrument will be sent to Mars with ExoMars 2020.

Programme, master's level

Master Programme in Spacecraft Design

120 Credits

Programme, master's level

Master Programme in Space Science and Technology

120 Credits