Space Science Center
Two UNH Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the Sun
After years in the making, two UNH space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor space weather, which can impact satellite communications and power grids on Earth. VIDEO: LEARN MORE Read More
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08/26/25In Memoriam: Eric Lund
Eric Lund, a UNH research scientist who recently passed away, is being remembered as a dedicated space scientist and valued colleague. -
07/23/25Closing the Gap in a Global Space Weather Monitoring System
UNH students and researchers help bring neutron monitor back online in Maui, filling a crucial gap in the global space weather monitoring system. -
07/07/25N.H. Space Grant Trains Next Generation of Scientists
With $800,000 in funding for the first year of its four-year grant cycle, N.H. Space Grant continues its commitment to STEM education and workforce...
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03/20/24 - Predicting Solar Weather With Machine LearningNew grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation further UNH research into magnetospheric processes. Read More -
01/09/24 - UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar EclipseOn April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across the U.S. The northern part of New Hampshire will be among the portions of the country in the path of totality, when the... Read More -
10/31/23 - Earth’s atmosphere plays major role in creating space stormsNew research indicates that the Earth’s atmosphere plays a larger role in the creation of space storms than previously thought. Read More