22/04/2026
Space Park Perspectives
From a tense landing in 2012 to over a decade of discovery, Professor John Bridges reflects on Space Park Leicester’s role in one of humanity’s most ambitious planetary missions.
From a tense landing in 2012 to over a decade of discovery, Professor John Bridges reflects on Space Park Leicester’s role in one of humanity’s most ambitious planetary missions.
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the people and projects turning environmental science into real-world impact. Professor Heiko Balzter and Dr Nezha Acil from the National Centre for Earth Observation at the University of Leicester, are leading pioneering work to help protect Africa’s forests using Earth
As global space missions capture attention, Space Park Leicester is creating opportunity much closer to home—connecting research, innovation and community to drive impact across the University and beyond.
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.