A Life Among the Stars: Prof. Martin Barstow – From White Dwarfs to Worlds | Part 1

In Part 1 of our exclusive three-part series, we sit down with Professor Martin Barstow — Professor of Astrophysics & Space Science at the University of Leicester, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Space Park Leicester, and a key contributor to Hubble, JWST, and NASA’s upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO).

In this episode, we discuss:

His early career developing UV space instrumentation and researching white dwarfs

The creation and vision of Space Park Leicester — a powerhouse connecting science, technology, and industry

How he views mentorship and legacy, and what he hopes the next generation of space scientists will take forward

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