Events

ESA cordially invites you to the 6th ESA Mission Operations Hands-On Experience at ESOC, Darmstadt. Mission Operations at its best! For the sixth time, ESA offers this unique 4-day course to bring to life the fascinating world of spacecraft operations with its unique challenges and need for excellent teamwork. This course provides an insight into the secrets of ESA Space Mission Operation’s success, covering operations concepts, architecture and interfaces, the roles and responsibilities of the different teams, the mission planning and scheduling processes and the different challenges encountered in each mission phase. Finally, how to effectively manage spacecraft anomalies and contingency recovery operations will be discussed and later practised.

The Space Camp Program will carry out in the training facilities of the ESBAŞ Space Camp in İzmir. The residential educational program will take place from August 24 to 30, 2025, with a total of 96 participants, including 2 teachers and 10 students aged 9–15 from each member and observer state of the Organization of Turkic States (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). Each member and observer country will also select 3 alternate students in case any of the 10 designated students are unable to attend the program. The language of education will be English.

The Small Satellite Conference is the leading global event for the small satellite industry, bringing together experts, startups, government agencies, and investors to explore advancements in technology, applications, and market trends. Focused on commercialisation, policy, and innovation, it fosters collaboration across the space ecosystem. For its 39th edition, the CASSINI team will be on-site, partnering with the organisers to support European space companies and strengthen EU-US connections.

Popular awareness of the direct impact that the space sector has on our daily lives is increasing and the UK Space Conference agenda for 2025 will reflect this. In July innovators and experts from a surprising range of sectors are convening because they understand the role that space plays in the next wave of human technological innovation. Join us to understand why working and investing in the UK Space Sector is critical for the next decade of renewal and economic growth. We can all be part in the UK Space Mission, join us in Manchester July 16 and 17 2025 and find out how.

The EU space sector stands at a critical juncture. Expanding international competition coupled with the rapid pace of technological innovation and a shifting geo-political landscape, underscores the need for Europe to bolster its strategic autonomy and develop a more resilient and competitive space industry. Against this backdrop, this year’s event will explore how to best shape a robust and innovative industry capable of competing on the global stage while safeguarding Europe’s strategic interests and future ambitions.

Join us for the final instalment of the space workshop series. The event aims to familiarize participants with regional space industry trends, active programs and strategy of the MENA region (Middle-East and North Africa) and India.

The European Prize for Women Innovators is an initiative powered by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) . It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs from across the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.

As more countries invest in space capabilities for national security and economic benefit, the opportunities for greater international cooperation grow. The U.S. Space Force is publishing an International Partnership Strategy that provides a framework for how the service will cultivate relationships with like-minded nations and produce a combat credible space coalition that is truly Allied by Design. Hear from Air Marshal Godfrey as he discusses the new strategy, trends, opportunities and challenges in our international space partnerships.

At this interactive full-day event we want to raise once again awareness and discuss the current state of play, challenges and risks with regard to EU REACH and related environmental regulations with experts from competent authorities, agencies and industry (including SMEs). In addition, the revised EU political agenda after the 2024 European elections requires attention, as the new European Commission set out to put forward a new chemicals industry package, aiming to “simplify REACH” and provide clarity on “forever chemicals”, or PFAS, in order to boost competitiveness of the EU industry.

With insights on major public programmes like Europe's European Innovation Council, the event will spotlight collaboration between angel networks, crowdfunding platforms, accelerators, and VCs on an international level. Key themes include digital and deep-tech, clean and resource-efficient tech, and bio/med tech.

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, June 10 for Falcon 9’s launch of Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is the first flight for the Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission. This will be the second flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched a Starlink mission.

EXPANDEO, the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)’s annual event, where the market meets, provides a key platform for European Earth Observation companies, institutional actors and various other stakeholders to interact and network, learn about current policies and their impact on the industry, as well as reflect on challenges and explore new horizons.