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UCL Department of Space and Climate Physics

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Research

MSSL delivers a broad, cutting-edge science programme, underpinned by a strong capability in space science instrumentation, space-domain engineering, space medicine, systems engineering and project management.

Our scientific research ranges from cosmology and the study of extra-galactic objects, to studies of the Sun, the planets and their moons, the Earth, and humans working and living in space. We also research and develop the next generation of space instrumentation. Our research is supported through UK research councils, the UK Space Agency, European and other grants and contracts.

Astrophysics

Astrophysics

In synergy with space science missions, members of the astrophysics group actively work on a wide range of astronomy and astrophysics.

Solar System

Solar System

Using data from spacecraft thoughout the solar system, our solar system groups lead ground-breaking research into the Sun, Earth and planetary bodies.

Instrumentation/Technology Innovation

Instrumentation/Technology Innovation

New technologies and advances in instrumentation through research enable us to build the next generation of scientific space instruments.

UCL Centres

UCL Centres

MSSL has key roles in a number of inter-disciplinary UCL Centres, putting our researchers and engineers with other experts throughout UCL.

Resources

Astrophysics Research
Astrophysical Theory
Computational Astrophysics
Cosmology
Cyrogenics
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
High Energy Astrophysics

Solar System Research
Climate Extremes
Imaging
Planetary Science
Solar Physics
Space Plasma Physics

Head of Astrophysics:
Prof. Mark Cropper
01483 204 155
m.cropper@ucl.ac.uk

Head of Solar System:
Prof. Andrew Coates
01483 204 145
a.coates@ucl.ac.uk