Round-SSL-Logo-YellowThe Space Sciences Laboratory

The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is the University of California system’s premier space sciences research facility and one of the preeminent university laboratories in the country for space research.​​

OUR VALUES

Integrity, teamwork, excellence, inclusion, curiosity.

OUR GOAL

Our primary goal is to foster outstanding research in space-related sciences and provide education for the next generation of space scientists.

OUR IMPACT

LEAD principal investigators
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On NASA Explorer Missions

Satellite Projects
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INCLUDING Apollo 15 & 16, SkyLab, Hubble, COBE, IMAGE, RHESSI, NuSTAR, ICON and PSP

Educators
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Trained

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In Memoriam

Misty Willer (1979-2024)

Message from acting director Stuart Bale: Dear SSL friends, I’m very sad to tell you that our colleague and dear friend Misty Willer passed away

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