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
🎥 Produced by: The SpaceInfo Club
👉 Subscribe for Parts 2 and 3, where we’ll explore the Habitable Worlds Observatory, the UK’s role in it, and what it means for the search for life beyond Earth.
