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 behind-the-scenes account of Leicester’s role in one of the most innovative missions to explore life on Mars has been released online just days before the mission landing’s 20th anniversary.
University of Leicester space scientists are marking the anniversary of a space telescope that aims to create the most accurate and detailed 3D map of our galaxy.
Space Park Leicester is establishing a new collaboration with AWE which will explore manufacturing development, testing and qualification methods to support future space science and exploration missions. The collaboration will bring additional employment opportunities to Leicester.
Space Park Leicester is thrilled to invite the public to join an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the landing of the Beagle 2 Mars Lander on Christmas Day 2003, an extraordinary mission that captivated the world's attention.
The National Space Centre has announced that British European Space Agency astronaut reserve Meganne Christian will be joining them and a huge array of speakers and special guests at this year’s UK in Space Festival on 02 July as their keynote speaker.
