As Artemis II reignites global fascination with human spaceflight, Dr James Aitcheson explores why space still captivates us — and why understanding its cultural and human impact is more important than ever.
British scientists including a team from Space Park Leicester have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel — and support ambitions to reach the Moon and beyond.
Space scientists at the University of Leicester are eagerly awaiting the launch of a new satellite that promises to reveal the inner workings of the Earth’s ‘magnetic shield’ that protects us from our Sun’s radiation.
Businesses will discover how they can support young people and the environment – including helping to remove plastic pollution from the River Soar – during an inspirational free talk at Space Park Leicester.
A NASA astronaut who captivated Leicester space fans with his expertise has led the communications between the Artemis II space crew and mission control.
Experts at Space Park Leicester are running a series of competitions to celebrate the wide-ranging contributions of researchers to society.
Leading figures from the UK’s space science community will take part in an event in Leicester next month that will help create a roadmap to guide the future of the sector.
The face of some of the UK’s most high-profile science television shows will visit Space Park Leicester to give a free talk exploring the history and material culture of space exploration.
Eleven years ago to the day, the King’s remains would make their final journey to be reinterred at Leicester Cathedral. But the journey to confirm that these were definitely the remains of the last Plantagenet King of England was not a simple one.
A new platform developed by Space Park Leicester will help students and graduates to connect with organisations offering exciting space science, engineering and technology internships.
