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Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL)

KU Explorer

July 18, 2025

The Space Technology and Innovation Lab is propelling Khalifa University to the forefront of space exploration, one CubeSat at a time. 

In the heart of the United Arab Emirates, a team of visionary researchers is pushing the boundaries of space technology and innovation. Khalifa University’s Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL), led by former NASA scientist Professor Sean Swei, is spearheading projects that promise to revolutionize space exploration. From conquering the removal of space debris to taking previously earth-based activities, such as pharmaceutical research, into space, KUSTIL is tackling some of the most pressing challenges in space science with ingenuity and determination.Â