About Us

Aerospace Research & Education at UH Hilo

The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) is an aerospace research and education program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s College of Natural and Health Sciences. Founded in 2007, we develop innovative products and strategies to help humans live and work beyond Earth. Our projects and programs offer opportunities for students to get hands-on STEM education, work skills, and research experience.

Our Vision

We envision thriving settlements on the Moon, Mars, and beyond, enabled by aerospace research and development in Hawai’i. These technologies and initiatives help create high-paying jobs while cultivating a skilled workforce capable of succeeding in the 21st-century economy.

Research & Programs

Applied Research

Research on In-Situ Resource Utilization technologies with applications for Earth and space.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in flight

Aerospace Development

Aerospace development to diversify and expand Hawaiʻi’s economy.

Student programming a robot using a laptop

Education & Outreach

Student education opportunities through research internships, STEM programs, and community outreach.