ESA Education

👩‍🔬 Ready to design your own satellite? 🛰️ Join ESA’s Design Booster programme and take your mission from concept to reality with direct support from ESA: 🚀 Work with ESA specialists 🚀 Get hands-on training & tailored feedback 🚀 Access cutting-edge test facilities 🎓 We’re looking for multidisciplinary student teams from universities and tertiary institutions across Europe and Canada. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, business strategist, legal specialist, communications or outreach expert, every role is vital to mission success. Gain real-world space project experience, strengthen your team's capabilities, and bring your mission closer to launch. ✨ 👉 Find out more at: esa.int/Education/Educ…

🚀 How can space help tackle some of society’s biggest challenges? 🌍 Three ESA-sponsored places are available for tertiary students to attend the ESPI Space Policy Summer School 2026, taking place in Florence, Italy, from 2–4 September 2026. ✨ 🛰️ Under the theme "Space beyond space: the impact of space integration across sectors", participants will explore how space capabilities are increasingly integrated into key areas of the economy and public policy, supporting innovation in energy systems, digital services, and natural resource management. 🤝 Through interactive seminars, real-world case studies, and group exercises, participants will collaborate with peers and explore how space-enabled solutions can support policy and create impact far beyond the space sector. 🎓 The scholarship covers the registration fee and includes a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses. 🔗 Find out more about the ESA scholarship: #scholarships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">espi.eu/espi-space-pol…

✨ We are excited to share the official aftermovie of the 5th SSEA✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making the 5th SSEA a successful event: speakers, organizers, partners, volunteers and attendees. @TU_Muenchen @ESA__Education

👩‍🎨 Ready to send your artwork to space? ✨ We’re launching Plato’s Find-a-New-Earth Art Challenge to decorate the rocket that will send Plato into space! 🖌️ 🪐 Plato is an @esa mission that will explore terrestrial exoplanets up to the habitable zone of Sun-like stars. 👽 Together with @Paxi_ESAKids, we’re inviting children up to 12 years old to join this exciting challenge by creating an illustration inspired by the Plato mission. Let your children’s imagination take flight and become part of a real space mission. The winning creation will fly to space with Plato! 🚀 🔗 Find out more: esa.int/kids/en/things…

🚀 How is AI taking space missions to the next level? 🤖 From on-board autonomy and data-driven mission operations to Earth observation, planetary exploration and space safety, artificial intelligence is transforming how we design, operate and understand space missions. 🛰️ Join ESA’s #SPAICE2026 Conference and connect with experts shaping the future of AI-powered space exploration. 🗓️ 21–23 October 2026 📍 ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands 🎓 Student opportunity: 4 sponsorships are available, covering student registration fees and contributing to travel and accommodation. To be eligible, applicants must have an accepted contribution at the conference. 🔗 Find out more and apply: spaice.esa.int/2026/esa-acade…

🚀 Join the 3rd European Summer School on Electric Propulsion for Spacecraft with an ESA scholarship! This 3-day Summer School offers a comprehensive programme of expert-led lectures on electric propulsion and its applications in space missions. Topics include fundamental principles, propulsion technologies, numerical simulations, diagnostics, and real mission case studies. 🛰️ 🗓️ 6–8 October 2026 📍 ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands 🎓 3 scholarships are available, covering the registration fees and contributing to travel and accommodation costs. 🔗 indico.esa.int/event/642/page…

Join the 14th European Space Power Conference with an ESA sponsorship! 🚀 ⚡ From power management and solar generators to energy storage and nuclear power, this conference covers all key aspects of electrical power for space applications. The 2026 edition offers a comprehensive technical programme alongside a dynamic industrial exhibition. 🗓️ 5–9 October 2026 📍 Estoril, Portugal 🎓 3 sponsorships are available, covering the student registration fee and contributing to travel and accommodation costs. Apply by 31 May 2026. 🔗 atpi.eventsair.com/cmspreview/esp…

🚀 Are you ready to take your interest in the space sector to the next level? ✨ ESA Education is offering European tertiary students the chance to attend the International Space Education Board (ISEB) Student Programme, held alongside the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026 in Antalya, Turkey this October. Why apply? The IAC is the world’s leading annual event for the global space community and as a student participant, you will: 🎓 Network with leading space professionals 🌍 Connect with fellow students who share your passion for space 🛰️ Gain first-hand insight into the international space sector The ISEB Student Programme runs from one day before the IAC opening ceremony through to the closing ceremony. ISEB is now federating educational efforts from @csa_asc, @esa, @JAXA_en, @NASA, @CNES, KARI, @VSSEC, AEM and @Azercosmos1. 🚀 The sponsorship includes IAC early bird registration fee, accommodation, and a contribution towards travel expenses. Application deadline: 25 May 2026 at 23:55 CEST. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: esa.int/Education/Enga…

👀 Have you seen @Paxi_ESAKids's latest post? 🌟 It looks like an extra-special surprise is on the way… ✨

🌍 Want to learn how Earth observation satellites are designed in the real world? Applications are now open for the 4th Earth Observation Satellite Systems Design Training Course! 📅 28 September–2 October 2026 (onsite) 📍 ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium 💻 5–9 October 2026 (online) Participants will explore the full design process of an Earth observation mission, from mission objectives and orbit selection to payloads, satellite architecture, operations, and testing. 🛰️ 📡 Through a hands-on team project, students will develop their own EO satellite concept with guidance from ESA experts. 🎓 This two-week programme brings together students from Europe, Canada, and Africa, including 15 participants selected through the African Union–European Union strategic partnership, supported by ESA and the African Space Agency. Explore the training course and apply: 🔗 esa.int/Education/ESA_… 📸: ESA/ATG medialab

⚡ Sponsorships available for RADECS 2026! The RADiation and its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS) Conference is a leading international forum for students and professionals interested in radiation effects on electronics, photonic materials, sensors, circuits, and space systems. 🗓️ 28 September–2 October 2026 📍 Prague, Czech Republic 🎓 3 sponsorships are available, covering the early-bird student registration fee and contributing to travel and accommodation costs. 🔗 radecs2026.org/grants/esa-aca…

🌍 How can observations, models, and theory be combined to turn complex measurements into robust products for ionospheric research and real-world applications? 📡 The DISPEC Training School offers the opportunity to explore these challenges through an advanced programme focused on the Earth’s ionosphere and space weather. 🗓️ 21–25 September 2026 📍 Chania, Crete, Greece ☁️ Participants will explore the physics and dynamics of the ionosphere across multiple scales, including irregularities and space-weather processes often overlooked in standard models. 🎓 Up to 5 scholarships are available to attend, contributing to travel costs. 🔗 dispec.eu/activities-res…

🚀 What are the key challenges shaping the future of space propulsion? The 10th International Space Propulsion Conference will explore topics such as industrialisation, scale economics, and reusable propulsion for more cost-effective solutions. 🗓️ 18–21 May 2026 📍 Bari, Italy 🌍 As a leading international forum in the field, the conference covers both technical and programmatic aspects of space propulsion, supporting the development of future roadmaps for spacecraft and space transportation systems. 🎓 3 sponsorships are available, covering the early-bird student registration fee and contributing to travel and accommodation costs. 🔗 3af-spacepropulsion.com/programme

✨ New opportunity: work on real ESA challenges through ESA Academy Case Studies ✨ 🎓 Open to STEM and non-STEM tertiary education students, the programme gives student teams the chance to tackle real ESA-originated topics over 2 to 6 months, with guidance from ESA experts. Case Studies can be: 🔹 Integrated into a university course or project by university professors and coordinators 🔹 Run by recognised student associations as a structured team activity 🚀 A unique way to apply knowledge, gain experience, build new skills, and work on real space-related challenges. 🛰️ Find out how universities, student associations, and students can get involved 👇 🔗esa.int/Education/Enga…

ℹ️ The deadline has been extended to 30 April 2026.

🎓 Sponsorships available for tertiary students to attend the Φnnovation Summit 2026 ESA Education will sponsor up to 12 students who apply for the Pitch Hour session under the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship programme to attend the Summit at ESA ESRIN (Frascati, Italy), 23–25 June 2026. The event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore disruptive technologies shaping the future of Earth Observation. 🌍🛰️ 🎤 Students will have the opportunity to present 5-minute pitches showcasing their ideas and research. Each day, a Pitch Hour winner will be selected and, on the final day, invited to join ESA Φ-lab as a Visiting Researcher. 🚀 The sponsorship includes the student registration fee and a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses. Deadline for applications: 15 March 2026 at 23:59 CET 🔗 Learn more and check eligibility criteria: #students" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">philab.esa.int/phinnovation/#…

ℹ️ The deadline has been extended to 3 May 2026.

🌍 Ready to turn innovation into impact? 🚀 Applications open for the Disruptive Innovation and Commercialisation in Earth Observation Training Course. 🎓 📅 6–10 July 2026 📍 ESA ESEC, Belgium The training will dive into artificial intelligence in Earth observation, deep tech, and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning. 🛰️ 🚀 Working in teams, you'll brainstorm and prototype innovative Earth observation applications. Throughout the week, you’ll explore both the technical and business sides of turning an idea into a real project, combining creativity, strategy and real-world impact. The experience culminates in pitching your business plan to experts and receiving their feedback. 🔗 esa.int/Education/ESA_…

🚀 Want to design cleaner space missions for a more sustainable future? 🌍 Applications are now open for the 2026 Clean Space Training Course, organised collaboration with ESA’s Clean Space Office. 📅 14–17 July 2026 📍 ESA ESEC, Belgium ♻️ Over four days, 30 selected university students will explore how sustainability can be built into space missions through expert-led lectures and hands-on group work. Topics include EcoDesign, end-of-life management, in-orbit servicing, and debris removal. 🛰️ Participants will work in teams to design their own “clean” satellite mission and present their solution at the end of the course. ✨ A great opportunity to gain practical insight into sustainable space engineering and strengthen your profile for a future career in the space sector. Explore the training course and apply: 🔗 esa.int/Education/ESA_…

ℹ️ The deadline has been extended to 30 April 2026.

🤖 Sponsorships available to explore AI for space applications and composite materials 🛰️ ESA Education is sponsoring up to 3 students to attend the 6th International Symposium on Dynamic Response and Failure of Composite Materials and contribute to the International Workshop AI-driven Approaches for Space Applications, held on the island of Ischia, Italy. 🌍 The symposium will cover the latest research on composite materials and sandwich structures. During the workshop, you’ll explore how machine learning is enabling more autonomous space missions, from navigation to data analysis and beyond. 🚀 The sponsorship includes early‑bird student registration fee and a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses. Deadline for applications: 30 March 2026 at 23:59 CEST 🔗 drafconference.com/2026/03/10/esa…

🌌 Are we alone in the Universe? 🦠 ✨ Join the International Summer School of Astrobiology ‘Josep Comas i Solà’ to dive deep into different aspects of the search for life beyond Earth in our Solar System and to explore the challenges, methods and instruments of searching for extraterrestrial life. 🧫 📅 29 June–3 July 2026 📍 Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Palacio de la Magdalena, Santander, Spain The week includes expert-led lectures, discussions, student projects, a field excursion, and opportunities to connect with an international group of researchers and peers. 👩‍🔬 🎓 5 sponsorships available, covering registration fees and contributing to travel costs. 🔗 cab.inta-csic.es/en/uimp/xxii-i…