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NASA science head tours Space Park Leicester, says ‘inspiring the hearts and minds of the next generation of STEM students is paramount’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/nicola-fox-space-park
Space Park Leicester hosts Dr Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate following visits strengthening links...
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Mercury-bound spacecraft with Leicester-built instrument set to fly by Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/08-bepi-flyby
Space scientists at the University of Leicester are preparing to bid a final farewell to the BepiColombo spacecraft on Friday as it passes close...
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The innovative technology that will explore planet Mercury in unprecedented detail
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/the-innovative-technology-that-will-explore-planet-mercury-in-unprecedented-detail
Leicester researchers will be showcasing the innovative space instrument they have developed which will be used to help provide the most complete...
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Leicester space pioneers return to unveil new Space Research Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/space-research-centre
Two of Leicester’s first space scientists have returned to open the region’s state-of-the-art Space Research Centre, more than 60 years on.
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Discover Leicester's mission to Mercury at New Scientist Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/23-new-scientist-live
Visitors to New Scientist Live next month will have the opportunity to learn about Leicester’s contribution to the current ESA/JAXA mission to...
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Royal Astronomical Society award for Leicester space scientist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/ras-fowler-award
A researcher from the University of Leicester has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for her ‘significant contribution’ to...
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Mercury probe unveiled at the Science Museum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/mercury-probe-unveiled-at-the-science-museum
The latest mission to the planet Mercury – or rather, a near-exact replica of the probe that will be sent there later this year - touched down at...
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RAS lists Leicester professor as one to watch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/royal-astronomical-society-lists-leicester-professor-as-one-to-watch
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been listed as one of 21 female fellows to watch in the 21st...
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University of Leicester announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/british-science-festival
British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of globally renowned experts from the University of Leicester.
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Leicester researchers design and build instrument to explore the surface of Mercury
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/leicester-researchers-design-and-build-instrument-to-explore-the-surface-of-mercury
An instrument designed and built by Leicester researchers, which will help to unlock the secrets of Mercury’s surface, has been shipped from the...