🚀 Ready to launch your space engineering career? Apply for the Space Systems Engineering Training Course, open to tertiary education students 🎓 🗓️ 2–6 November 2026 📍 ESA ESEC, Belgium Explore system design, requirements engineering, and mission development, while working in teams on practical exercises guided by ESA experts. 🛰️ Don't miss this chance to discover how space missions are shaped, from concept to operation. ✨ 🔗 Find out more at: esa.int/Education/ESA_Academ…

☄️ A collision with a 10-cm piece of space debris could cause the catastrophic fragmentation of a satellite. Did you know that? 🎓 To raise awareness of the growing challenges posed by space debris, we are launching the 9th edition of the Space Debris Training Course, organised with ESA’s Space Debris Office. 📍 ESA ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium 📅 21–25 September 2026 Selected university students will gain: 🛰️ A deep understanding of the space debris environment and risks to spacecraft 👩‍🔬 Hands-on experience solving real-world space debris challenges 🤝 Case studies, simulations, and collaborative group projects Topics include collision avoidance, satellite constellations, deorbiting, and passivation technologies. 🚀 A unique opportunity to explore one of the biggest challenges facing space sector today. Apply now and contribute to space sustainability: 🔗 esa.int/Education/ESA_Academ…

🚀 Want to present your space project? ✨ ESA and CNES have launched the Student Poster Challenge as part of the Space Cost Engineering Conference 2026, taking place on 1–2 October 2026 at ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. This is a unique opportunity for students passionate about space engineering, space economy, systems design, CubeSats, mega-constellation deployment, and cost reduction strategies to showcase their ideas to leading experts in the space sector. 🛰️ 🎓 Authors of the best poster submission will be invited to present their work in person at the conference. Two scholarships are available to support travel and accommodation costs, in addition to free conference admission. 🔗 atpi.eventsair.com/esa-cnes-…

🚀 Want to work in the space industry someday? 🎓 Applications are now open for the Access to Space Training Course, taking place from 19–23 October 2026 at ESA ESEC in Belgium and organised in collaboration with the ESA Space Transportation Directorate. From Ariane 6 and future launch systems to sustainability, innovation, and commercial space opportunities, this is your chance to learn directly from ESA experts and discover how Europe is building its future in space. ✨ What makes it exciting? 🛰️ Hands-on team projects 📡 Direct exposure to real space transportation challenges 🌍 Networking with students passionate about space & engineering 🚀 A behind-the-scenes look at rocket launches and future space missions 🔗 esa.int/Education/ESA_Academ…

Jour 099, orbite 1532 – Dans ce timelapse, on me voit en train d’installer le matériel pour Astro Pi Mission Space Lab de @ESA__Education au niveau d’un hublot appelé WORF (World Observation Research Facility); il s’agit de l’un des endroits préférés des astronautes pour prendre des photos de la Terre 🌍. Mission Space Lab met au défi des élèves : il s’agit de calculer, avec la plus grande précision possible, la vitesse à laquelle la Station spatiale internationale se déplace. Cela nécessite d’analyser les données des capteurs ou de la caméra des Astro Pi que nous avons à bord pour déterminer l’orientation et le mouvement de la Station alors qu’elle orbite autour de la Terre. 👏 Félicitations à toutes les équipes qui ont travaillé sur ce défi — et tout particulièrement à celles dont les programmes ont été déployés à bord de la Station ! Il n’y a jamais d’obligation d’installer un timelapse lors d’une activité – le temps est compté, impossible de vérifier qu’il est parfaitement net après quelques images, du coup celui-ci est un peu flou 😅… Désolée… 🎥 @ESA / @NASA #εpsilon • @esaspaceflight • @esa_fr • @Space_Station • @NASA_Johnson • @CNES

🚀 Are you a student attending #COSPAR2026 with an accepted abstract for the ELGRA Symposium? 🎓 ESA and ELGRA will sponsor up to 4 tertiary education students, 2 from ESA and 2 from ELGRA, to attend the 29th ELGRA Symposium and the 46th COSPAR Scientific Meeting. Check your mailbox and apply for this sponsorship opportunity by 7 June 2026. ✨The 29th ELGRA Symposium will be taking place in August 2026, in Florence, Italy, for the first time in cooperation with COSPAR.

What really happens after launch? 🚀 🛰️ Spacecraft operations are the behind-the-scenes activities that keep missions running successfully once a spacecraft is in orbit. 🎓 Join the Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Operations Training Course from 7–11 September 2026 at ESA ESEC, Belgium, and discover how mission teams monitor spacecraft health, optimise performance, and respond to anomalies throughout a mission. 🔗 Find out more and apply here: esa.int/Education/ESA_Academ…

🚀 Are you part of a student association active in space or space-related fields? Bring ESA Academy opportunities closer to your community! 🛰️ 🎓 With the new Student Associations Outreach Initiative, you can collaborate with us, share exciting ESA Academy opportunities with your members, and increase your association’s visibility. Designed to be flexible, the initiative adapts to your association’s size, activities, and outreach capacity, so you can make the most of your impact. ✨ 👉 Find out more and apply by 5 October 2026: esa.int/Education/Engagement…

👀 What is Plato looking for? ✨ 🔭 Hey explorers, Paxi here! Discover what @esa’s Plato is going to explore on its exciting adventure in space! 🛰️🪐 👇 esa.int/kids/en/learn/Our_Un… Available in 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 ✨ Got inspired? Then it’s your turn! 🎨🖌️ Join Plato’s Find-a-New-Earth Art Challenge and create your very own artwork inspired by Plato’s journey. And the best is, it could even travel to SPACE! 🎉 👇 esa.int/kids/en/things_to_do… New worlds are waiting… what will yours look like? 🤩

👩‍🔬 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/Educationa…

🚀 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: espi.eu/espi-space-policy-su…

✨ 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_to_do…

🚀 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-acad…

🚀 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/pag…

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/cmsprevie…

🚀 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/Engagement…

👀 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_Academ… 📸: ESA/ATG medialab