
Research
Space Projects and Instrumentation
Space Projects and Instrumentation
The Space Projects and Instrumentation group performs research which develops new equipment for space-based science projects. We are part of the School of Physics and Astronomy based at Space Park Leicester and include over 70 research, engineering, technical and support staff. Our research delivers equipment to international space missions led by all of the major space agencies and an instrument developed in Leicester has been operational in space every year for over 60 years.