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

On May 10-12, 2024, an extreme geomagnetic storm created aurora visible at lower latitudes than normal, including this one in Longmont, Colorado. Credit: Sean Hsu

September 13, 2024

LASP scientists make unprecedented observations of the ionosphere and thermosphere during May solar superstorm

August 29, 2024

NASA Awards Intuitive Machines Lunar South Pole Research Delivery

by NASA

August 26, 2024

ARCSIX Analyzes Arctic Sea Ice Loss

by NASA Earth Observatory
Scott Tucker has been named director of engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Credit: LASP

August 26, 2024

LASP appoints Scott Tucker director of engineering

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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At LASP, we are committed to creating an environment that is respectful and inclusive. 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 equity and inclusion and to educate the next generation of diverse 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