Space Science Center
Research Snapshot: Northern Lights
On a recent night above the Arctic circle in Norway, two rockets carrying equipment designed and built by UNH students and researchers streaked across the sky, cutting through the vivid green aurora — more commonly known as the Northern Lights. These skyward sensations are created when charged... Read More
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10/19/22For the Greater Good
A fellowship abroad helped Michael Coughlan hone his machine learning skills while improving the UK's home energy resilience. -
09/19/22Physics Fellow
UNH physics professor Nathan Schwadron has been elected to the prestigious 2022 Class of Fellows of the American Geophysical Union. -
08/31/22Lunar Launch
A UNH-built instrument will aid NASA's mission to send astronauts safely back to the moon. -
08/24/22Another Leap Forward
UNH researchers have received a $750,000 NASA grant to study gamma ray bursts.
Recent Stories
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03/23/20 - A Leap into SpaceResearchers from the UNH Space Science Center are taking new steps to study gamma-ray bursts in the far reaches of the universe, thanks to a $500,000 grant from NASA. Read More -
03/09/20 - Stellar FellowTerry Forbes, UNH professor emeritus of physics, has been selected as a Legacy Fellow of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Read More -
01/29/20 - Close EncountersUNH researchers are gaining a flurry of insights about the activity coming from our closest star. Read More -
01/28/20 - Leading LightThe University of New Hampshire is heading to the sun with the new Solar Orbiter mission. Read More -
12/04/19 - Space Weather EditorNoé Lugaz, research associate professor of physics and astronomy, is the new editor-in-chief of the journal Space Weather,. Read More -
11/06/19 - Looking NorthwardThe University of New Hampshire has joined the University of the Arctic, marking an official pledge to continue and expand on its polar expertise. Read More -
08/30/19 - NASA Lands at UNHNASA administrator Jim Bridenstine and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen meet with faculty members and students working on space science projects. Read More -
08/19/19 - Space FellowsTwo UNH researchers are recognized for their contributions to space science. Read More -
08/12/19 - Bright MindsStudents work behind the scenes on NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission. Read More -
08/02/19 - A Glimmer of Oceanic HopeIn what’s being hailed as the largest single research contract ever awarded to UNH by NASA, researchers will receive $107.9 million to develop a space-based instrument to study... Read More