Hawaii's portal to space

Researching and developing aerospace in the Aloha State while providing hands-on learning to the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers.
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what we do

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Hands-on work opportunities for Hawaii’s future scientists, engineers and explorers.

APPLIED RESEARCH 

Researching & developing sustainable technologies for Earth and space exploration.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Supporting aerospace initiatives to diversify Hawaiʻi’s economy and increase jobs.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

Inspiring youth through outreach  programs and events focused on STEM education.

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latest news

Water Discovered In-Situ on Moon for First Time 

Above: Chang'E-5 landing site where water was detected. Credit: CNSA/CLEP An international team of scientists including a planetary geologist at the...
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UH-Designed Sensors on James Webb Telescope Will Provide Deepest Views of Universe Yet

Above: Artist rendering of the James Webb Space Telescope fully deployed in space. Credit: NASA Astronomers around the world had an especially exciting...
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New Composite Material Could Make Manufacturing on the Moon and Mars More Efficient

Above: An experimental composite material for the Moon/Mars cures inside an acrylic vacuum chamber.  NASA has plans to put humans back on the...
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Hawaiʻi Plays Key Role in NASA’s Next-Gen Space Comms System

Image courtesy of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Since the dawn of space exploration, spacecraft and astronauts have communicated using radio frequency...
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The Moon’s top layer alone has enough oxygen to sustain 8 billion people for 100,000 years

Image: NASA This article was originally published by The Conversation. Author: John Grant, Southern Cross University Alongside advances in space exploration,...
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our mission

PISCES is an aerospace development center under the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Through initiatives in workforce development, applied research and economic development, we offer hands-on work experience to the next generation of explorers, scientists and engineers, preparing them to meet the demands of a highly competitive industry while improving the local economy through job diversification, innovative products and new industries. 

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