20/03/2024
Solar System lightshows to be probed by Leicester astronomers
A team of Leicester astronomers have been given observation time on the James Webb Space Telescope. Their successful proposals were among 1,931 submissions.
A team of Leicester astronomers have been given observation time on the James Webb Space Telescope. Their successful proposals were among 1,931 submissions.
Dr Cristina Ruiz Villena from Space Park Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation was awarded Gold in the 2024 STEM for BRITAIN poster competition for Physics – proudly sponsored by AWE as part of its commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists.
The creators of a shoebox-sized laboratory which enables experiments to be carried out in space are now working with Space Park Leicester.
Space Park Leicester is delighted to announce the success of its inaugural "Showcase" event, held on Friday in celebration of International Women's Day.
An organisation helping to accelerate the expansion of UK space technology around the world has opened its headquarters at Space Park Leicester. Meridian Space Command – also known simply as Meridian – helps space sector organisations to secure funding for, and complete technology demonstration missions which
A professor who has been the driving force in advancing space research and exploration at the University of Leicester for more than four decades has handed over the reins of the newly named Space Projects and Instrumentation Group.
A University of Leicester facility that has measured tremors from earthquakes, glaciers, and even football matches, has received new funding to continue its work. They will be using a suite of satellite and ground-based telescopes to rapidly hunt gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and analyse the massive
A team from the University of Leicester has been set up to ‘chase’ some of the Universe’s most powerful explosions to probe the extreme physical forces that form them. They will be using a suite of satellite and ground-based telescopes to rapidly hunt gamma-ray bursts (GRBs)
The achievements of Space Park Leicester came under the spotlight at the Leicestershire Innovation Festival in the presence of Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur, the official representative of His Majesty The King for the County and City of Leicester.
Scientists at the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), hosted at Space Park Leicester, have welcomed news that a satellite for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide to help tackle climate change has completed assembly and qualification in the UK, and is now ready for launch.