Mullard Space Science Laboratory
British university space research group
About
The UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is the largest university-based space research group in the UK. MSSL is part of the Department of Space and Climate Physics at University College London (UCL), one of the first universities in the world to conduct space research. Since its establishment, as of July 2025, MSSL has participated in 71 satellite missions, ten of which remain in operation, and with seven more in development. It has also participated in more than 200 sounding rocket experiments.
It takes its name from Mullard Limited, and is located in Holmbury St Mary in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, near the town of Dorking in the county of Surrey, England.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Marylands
Historic site in Ewhurst, Surrey
1.4 mi awayJoldwynds
House in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey, England
0.3 mi awayHolmbury Hill
Woodland in Surrey, England
0.2 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Mullard Space Science Laboratory
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.