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Matter detected falling into a black hole at 30 percent of the speed of light
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/21-matter-falling-into-a-black-hole
A team of astronomers led by our Department of Physics and Astronomy report the first detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30% of the speed of light, located in the a distant galaxy.
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Expert opinions cover Jupiters composition air pollution and bees
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-jupiter-and-air-pollution
Dr Leigh Fletcher from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has written a Staff Blog discussing our understanding of the giant planet Jupiter and its bulk composition.
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The Space Environment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa3603
Module code: PA3603 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in spacecraft dynamics and space science.
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Spaceflight Dynamics and Propulsion
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa7013
Module code: PA7013 In this module we will explore the fundamental physical and engineering principles appropriate to astronautics, with a specific emphasis on rocket propulsion, and the ways this is applied to rocket engines.
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Electronics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa3243
Module code: PA3243 The Physics Skills Electives are designed to help you improve your skills and enhance your career options in industry, education, research and/or business.
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The Space Environment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa3603
Module code: PA3603 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in spacecraft dynamics and space science.
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Electronics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa3243
Module code: PA3243 The Physics Skills Electives are designed to help you improve your skills and enhance your career options in industry, education, research and/or business.
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Spaceflight Dynamics and Propulsion
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa7013
Module code: PA7013 In this module we will explore the fundamental physical and engineering principles appropriate to astronautics, with a specific emphasis on rocket propulsion, and the ways this is applied to rocket engines.
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Spaceflight Dynamics and Propulsion
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa7013
Module code: PA7013 In this module we will explore the fundamental physical and engineering principles appropriate to astronautics, with a specific emphasis on rocket propulsion, and the ways this is applied to rocket engines.
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The Space Environment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa3603
Module code: PA3603 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in spacecraft dynamics and space science.