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

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

Latest News

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April 17, 2026

The IAC takes its space technology to Space Symposium 2026 and signs a collaboration agreement with LASP at the University of Colorado

by Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
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April 8, 2026

What scientists hope to learn from Artemis II’s moon mission

by NPR

April 1, 2026

Six ways LASP is leading in lunar science and enabling exploration

March 27, 2026

NASA names CU Boulder-LASP planetary scientist Paul Hayne to Artemis geology team

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