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Earth Observation research detects methane over Poland’s coal mines

Scientists from the University of Leicester have used data – generated by the University of Bremen – from the Tropomi instrument onboard Sentinel-5P to observe methane concentrations associated with key mining regions across Poland and demonstrate whether the satellite can capture coal mining emissions.

Space City Leicester Schools Competition

On the 14th March 2022, British astronaut Tim Peake will open Space Park Leicester, our city’s new hub for space teaching, research and enterprise. We challenge you to get creative and make a piece of art to show what Space City Leicester might look like.

Person on the SPRINT programme

Accessing Leicester’s space talent

Space Park Leicester is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Richard Ambrosi as its new Executive Director. Professor Ambrosi is an expert in space instrumentation and space nuclear power systems and will lead the development of the innovative research, enterprise and education cluster.