Space Science Center

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. 

 

100+ partnerships on NASA missions

 

60+ years of space research

 

Top tier R1 Carnegie Classification

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UNH Awarded $24 Million to Build Solar Wind Sensors for NOAA

UNH Awarded $24 Million to Build Solar Wind Sensors for NOAA

Sensors will monitor space weather that has potential to impact Earth’s infrastructure in minutes

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UNH Makes Space Technology Available to Industry

UNH Makes Space Technology Available to Industry

Space Technology Hub opens testing facilities, expertise to commercial space businesses

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