10 Imperial moments that were out of this world in 2021
From uncovering what killed the dinosaurs to exploring rocky terrains on Mars, here are 10 moments from 2021 when Imperial took on the final frontier.
I-X: Imperial searches for 13 new leaders of the digital revolution
A new Imperial College London initiative, I-X, is recruiting 13 academic staff to lead the next wave of the digital revolution.
MPs question Imperial academics on the government's new strategy for space
Last week, two Imperial academics gave evidence to MPs about satellite infrastructure following the publication of the new National Space Strategy.
Imperial and Cyprus launch new space partnership to inspire next generation
Imperial and the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) have launched a new partnership to inspire the next generation of space scientists.
Imperial to build instrument for new NASA mission to study the solar wind
A new mission, called the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), will carry a magnetometer built by Imperial physicists.
First images from latest Mars rover show ancient river delta in Jezero crater
The NASA Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February, has sent back its first images of a 3.7-billion-year-old ancient river delta.
When the solar wind hits Earth’s magnetosphere, a surprising stillness ensues
Energy from the solar wind interacting with the magnetospheric ‘bubble’ around Earth creates waves of energy that appear to stand still.
Unlimited digital sensing unleashed for imaging, audio, and driverless cars
A new technique could unleash the potential for digital sensors like cameras to sense all light intensities, and microphones to sense all audio ranges
Launch of free ‘Spacescapes’ exhibition: Tour the Solar System from Piccadilly
A new photo exhibition is bringing the Solar System to Central London, with support from Imperial’s Department of Earth Science and Engineering (ESE).
Mini space mission launches with Imperial kit on board
The European Space Agency RadCube mission has launched with the aim of testing new technologies for monitoring potentially devastating space weather.
