Space and Astronomical Instruments

This section encompasses the specialized instruments designed to operate in the extreme environment of space or to observe the cosmos. It includes the development of ground-based and space-borne telescopes across the electromagnetic spectrum (radio to gamma-ray), as well as instruments for planetary exploration. Topics cover detector technologies for astronomy (CCDs, MKIDs, TESs), spectrographs, coronagraphs, star trackers, and support systems like adaptive optics and cryogenics. Research on the unique challenges of space instrumentation, including radiation hardening, thermal management, and miniaturization, is highly relevant.