We are hiring a Space Systems Engineer! The Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory is looking for a small satellite systems engineer. Applications will be accepted until COB on September 30, 2024. What makes this position unique is that it is 100% State-funded and, after the required probationary period, permanent. The position is open to experienced applicants that have a relevant BA
HSFL has established initial contact with HyTI and commissioning of the spacecraft has begun. Stay posted for updates monitoring HyTI mission progress!
HyTI will be deployed from the International Space Station early Thursday morning (4/18). Shortly following deployment, the HSFL and HyTI Operations Teams will work to gain communication with the satellite as it begins to orbit Earth. Watch the livestream provided by Voyager Space here!
On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will make its way northeast across the continental United States, becoming visible in the path of totality for several states. At the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, Dr. Shadia Habbal and her team of researchers, the “Solar Wind Sherpas”, will be conducting observations and research of this eclipse corona from locations in
The HyTI satellite launched on March 21, 2024, aboard the SpX-30 Dragon Crew Resupply Mission to the International Space Station! The UH News team has been following HSFL throughout the launch journey of HyTI. Check out this recent UH News article describing the HyTI mission and included interviews of HSFL team members at the launch in Florida!
Check out this recent article by KHON2 News on the HyTI launch yesterday! The article includes interviews with members of the HSFL team who were present for the launch in person at the Kennedy Space Center yesterday. HyTI was launched aboard the SpX-30 Dragon CRS-2 mission to the International Space Station at 10:55 am HST on March 21, 2024. Read
A recent news video by KITV Island News on the HyTI launch yesterday! The video includes interviews of members of the HSFL and HIGP teams. The HSFL team was spread out during the launch, with a virtual watch party at UH Mānoa and several HSFL team members in Florida, observing the launch in person. HyTI was launched aboard the SpX-30
Check out this recent article written by UH News, on the upcoming and highly anticipated launch of HyTI!