Space Research
20 Apr 2010
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​RAL Space undertakes pure research in solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics atmospheric physics, planetary and magnetospheric physics, astronomy and fundamental physics.

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​​Solar storm impacting the Earth's Magnetosphere

 
The research encompasses a wide range of interests, running in close harmony with the space hardware projects and involved collaboration with many university groups in the UK and abroad.  

​Scientists at RAL are currently engaged in creating an experimental magnetic shield to protect astronauts from deadly solar radiation. They are also the COSPAR member institute for the UK.

 


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