Delivering the future of space science

We've received

$ 1 billion+

in research revenue

As CU Boulder’s highest-budget research institute, LASP has received over $1 billion in research revenue since 2013.

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planets

LASP is the world’s only academic research institute to send instruments to all eight planets, Pluto…and beyond.

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university students

CU Boulder undergraduate and graduate students are integral team members in all LASP departments.

Latest News

April 17, 2025

NASA’s Space Science Budget: Major Cuts Loom Large

by Sky & Telescope

April 3, 2025

Toxic dust on Mars would present serious hazard for astronauts

by CNN

April 3, 2025

What happened to all the water on Mars? Here’s why the debate continues

by Space.com

March 13, 2025

Weighing in on a Mars water debate

Cultural Innovation

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At LASP, we are committed to creating an environment that is respectful. We believe this is fundamental to enabling peak creativity, innovation, and curiosity. Our unique individual experiences and points of view drive discovery. We strive to advance cultural innovation and to educate the next generation of leaders in space research.

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Mailing address:

Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
1234 Innovation Drive
Boulder, CO 80303

Phone: (303) 492-6412
Fax: (303) 492-6444