Applied Physics and Materials Science

Space Missions, Satellites, and Instrumentation

Space missions both robotic and crewed play a vital role in scientific discovery, Earth observation, and exploration beyond our planet. Agencies like NASA, ESA, ISRO, and others have launched missions to study planets, stars, comets, and the edges of our solar system. Each mission provides valuable data and insights into space environments.

Satellites serve many purposes, including communication, weather monitoring, GPS navigation, and space science. Instrumentation aboard these spacecraft includes spectrometers, imagers, and particle detectors, designed to function in extreme conditions. Continued innovation in these tools expands our ability to observe and explore the universe.