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Aerospace

January 20, 2026 U of T researchers say their lightweight sensor tech could eliminate need for toxic aircraft de-icing fluid

January 15, 2026 U of T space company launches largest Canadian satellite fleet: Globe and Mail

January 19, 2024 With the launch of its first satellite, student team charts a course to new knowledge

Astronaut David Saint-Jacques

August 18, 2021 U of T engineering and life sciences students to test how changes in gravity affect human genetics

April 26, 2021 High-flying U of T alumna helps pioneer all-electric personal aircraft

May 27, 2020 At age 18, U of T's youngest grad has accomplished more than most – and she's just getting started

Astronauts brushing their teeth on the Space Shuttle Discovery

December 13, 2019 Why do astronauts get cavities? U of T students drill into the data

photo of Saanjali Maharaj and astronaut Yvonne Cagle

July 23, 2019 Expanded horizons: U of T student Saanjali Maharaj interns at NASA, seeks to inspire women in STEM

Photo of Jeffrey Osborne and Mina Mitry

March 15, 2019 A place for space? U of T startup builds out a global satellite network – from downtown Toronto

photo of the DX-3 Vanguard drone and the team behind it

January 11, 2019 From paper aircraft to the real thing: U of T graduates develop next-gen drone

Aerial photo of Downsview Airport

June 21, 2018 Bombardier invests in Toronto aerospace hub, creates U of T research centre on aircraft noise

Photo of Kepler staff

March 24, 2017 Less satellite, more data? U of T startup will connect the world from space

September 26, 2016 U of T engineering student to represent Canada at International Astronautical Congress

March 21, 2014 Turbulence: new research ends decade-long physics debate