Brussels Laboratory of the Universe
Embark on a space aventure with us
BLU is a joint initiative of ULB research groups that introduce you to their research in the field of space, in the broadest sense.
Theoretical cosmology, astrophysics, the composition of planetary atmospheres, Earth observation, microgravity and radio-resistant biological organisms, materials, engines used on launchers and spacecraft, are just a few examples of cutting-edge research carried out at our university.
What we do
Discoveries beyond the stars, research that defies gravity.
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Researchers from ULB (Faculté des Sciences de la Motricité, de Médecine and Polytechnique) have recently published two articles in npj Microgravity , studying the effects of microgravity on the cardiovascular…
On December 5th, 2025, the BLU–PandA PhD Day took place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, bringing together PhD students from a wide range of fields, from mathematical and theoretical…
On the border between Albania and Greece, in a sulfidic cave (Sulfur Cave), a gigantic spider web has been discovered by a team of international scientists (including one BLU member).…