Space Science Center

Space Science Center
Rocket ship blasts off

At the UNH Space Science Center (SSC), we pursue research excellence in understanding both near-Earth space and the distant universe through mission leadership, data analysis, instrument development, theory, and simulation.

From space plasma physics to rocketship instrumentation, our research and graduate education ranges from the ionosphere to the Earth's magnetosphere, from the local solar system and out to the farthest reaches of the universe. 

Space: Let's explore it together. 

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UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse

UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse

UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse

April 8 total eclipse will be last to cross North America until 2044

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Orange flares of light erupt from the surface of the sun.

Earth’s atmosphere plays major role in creating space storms

Earth’s atmosphere plays major role in creating space storms

Research findings will help improve predictions of storms that disrupt technology, power grids

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Lynn Kistler smiles in front of a medieval town.

Physics Professor Honored for Magnetospheric Research

Physics Professor Honored for Magnetospheric Research

Lynn Kistler selected as the 2023 James Van Allen Lecture recipient

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