The Center for Space Physics (CSP) is a university-based center for research and education in space science and space-related technologies. Faculty, researchers, and students from the Boston University Departments of Astronomy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering collaborate under a common mission to advance our understanding of the atmospheres, magnetospheres, and plasma environments of our solar system. The insights gained through these efforts help us understand how habitable environments evolve in the cosmos, in addition to having practical relevance in a society that is increasingly reliant on space-based assets.