Space Plasma Missions

The group has a long history of involvement in space missions making in-situ observations of our magnetosphere and the near-Earth space environment.

The Space Plasma Physics group at MSSL has a long history of involvement in space missions making in-situ observations of our magnetosphere and the near-Earth space environment. Our instrument speciality is in particle detectors, most recently electrostatic analysers for studying electrons up to energies of around 30 keV

Current Mission

Details on missions currently operating or selected for build

Past Missions

Details on missions previously operated and supported by the Space Plasma Group

Mission Proposals

Details on mission concepts that have been submitted for consideration for flight

Resources:

Space Plasma Outreach:
Beginners guide to space plasma physics
Public Engagement

Space Plasma Meetings:
All Meetings
Seminar Series

Group Contact:
Dr. Daniel Verscharen
+44 (0)1482 204100
d.verscharen@ucl.ac.uk