BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EPFL Space Center - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://space.epfl.ch X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EPFL Space Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T120811Z CREATED:20260423T142213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T120811Z UID:18365-1780401600-1780405200@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Horizon Europe & ESA Funding Opportunities for Space DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 02 Jun 2026 to discover how to fund your projects\, during this webinar for all swiss-based researchers and innovators in the field of space! \n \nEuresearch\, in collaboration with the EPFL Space Center and Space Exchange Switzerland (SXS)\, will present the most relevant calls by ESA and by Horizon Europe. \n12:00 – 12:05\nWelcome – Martine Harmel\, EPFL Space Center\n12:05 – 12:25\nFunding opportunities by ESA – Julien Bonnaud\, SXS\n12:25 – 12:50\nHorizon Europe funding opportunities in Space – Matthew Whellens\, National Contact Point\, Euresearch and Eva Servoli\, EPFL Euresearch Office\n12:50 – 13:00\nQ&A\nParticipation is free of charge but registration is mandatory. \nThe event is open to Swiss-based researchers and innovators. The link to attend the webinar will be sent to registered participants few days before the event. \n \n Register URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/horizon-europe-esa-funding-opportunities-for-space/ LOCATION:GE CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/horizonESA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260512T133156Z CREATED:20260512T133156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T133156Z UID:18524-1779388200-1779395400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Conférence publique UNIGE-EPFL: "100 ans d'astrophysique stellaire" - Voyage au centre des étoiles DESCRIPTION:Au début du 19ième siècle\, quelques esprits brillants pensaient que la nature des étoiles resterait à jamais au-delà de notre compréhension. Cette croyance fut balayée au milieu de ce même siècle quand il fut possible de décoder les messages contenus dans leur lumière. En résultèrent de grands progrès\, et le cœur des étoiles se dévoila. Le livre d’Arthur Eddington\, paru il y a 100 ans\, « La constitution interne des étoiles »\, a synthétisé de manière magistrale les connaissances acquises à cette époque. Cette conférence évoquera quelques étapes de cette aventure intellectuelle. Elle se poursuivra par l’exposé de quelques découvertes récentes et se terminera par une brève présentation des défis d’aujourd’hui. Au final\, les étoiles apparaîtront comme des structures très paradoxales\, à la fois simples et complexes\, lointaines et très proches\, familières et incroyablement étranges.\n\nIntervenant: Professeur honoraire Georges Meynet \nDate: 21.05.2026 / 18:30\nLieu: EPFL Campus\, BCH 2201 URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/conference-publique-unige-epfl-100-ans-dastrophysique-stellaire-voyage-au-centre-des-etoiles/ LOCATION:BCH 2201 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1440x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T120453Z CREATED:20260302T090433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T120453Z UID:18269-1778230800-1778259600@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EPFL Space Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:EPFL Space Day 2026 – “From Classroom to Cosmos”\nBringing the EPFL Space Community Together \nEPFL’s space ecosystem blends education\, research\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship\, from student projects to orbital missions\, across disciplines. United by a passion for exploration and sustainability\, we aim to inspire the next generation of space pioneers. \nJoin us for exciting presentations during the day with an exhibition area\, including EPFL startups\, student associations and PhDs. \nThis event strengthens connections\, highlights achievements\, and reflects the EPFL Space Center’s mission: to educate\, innovate\, lead in sustainability\, and engage with society. \nLet’s bring the EPFL Community together\, from Classroom to Cosmos! \n  \nProgramme\n9:00-9:15 – Welcome Address\nFrom the EPFL Presidency\, Prof. Anna Fontcuberta i Morral\n9:15-9:30 – Opening Remarks\nEmmanuelle David\, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Introducing “From Classroom to Cosmos”\n9:30-10:15 – Keynote\nDaniel Neuenschwander\, Director of Human and Robotic Exploration\, European Space Agency (ESA) & EPFL Prof. of Practice in the School of Engineering (STI)\n10:15-10:45 – Coffee Break & Networking\nExhibition area open\n10:45-12:15 – “From Classroom to Cosmos”\nStudent teams present satellite projects\, analog missions\, and more\n12:15-13:15 – Lunch & Networking\nExhibition area open\n13:15-13:45 – Presentation of EPFL Minor in Space Technologies\nCurriculum\, student stories\, career pathways\n13:45-14:15 – EPFL Startups Showcase \n14:15-14:45 – EPFL PhD Lightning Talks\nCutting-edge research with mission or startup potential\n14:45-15:15 – Coffee Break & Networking\nExhibition area open\n15:15-16:45 – Roundtable: “Let’s Talk Space! Charting EPFL’s Strategic Vision – From Classroom to Cosmos” \n16:45-17:00 – Closing Remarks\nEmmanuelle David\, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Reinforcing collaboration and innovation\n \n REGISTRATION URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/epfl-space-day-2026/ LOCATION:Rolex Learning Center\, RLC E1 240\, EPFL Route Cantonale\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,Exhibition,Round Table,Space Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/space-day-epfl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T141500 DTSTAMP:20260427T071421Z CREATED:20260312T134912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T071421Z UID:18324-1774962000-1774966500@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EPFL Space Center – Seminar series: Exploring the Uncommon for the Common Good – Space Biology\, Medicine and Technology DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 31 March 202613:00-14:15EPFL Campus\, room BC 420Online: zoom link A presentation by the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA) \nThe Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA) is an alliance born in 2024 from 11 large space and aviation institutions across two countries\, including a Civil Research Flight Facility with aircraft handling and operations. Connected to the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf\, it forms an end-to-end ecosystem for space research and technology operations. \n  \nOverview of the Presentation\nOliver Ullrich will introduce the CSA and its institutional foundations. \nMarcel Egli will cover the major physiological changes in the human body under microgravity\, highlight related research conducted at partner institutions\, and introduce the newly established ESA ground-based facility SHARF\, dedicated to space farming research. He will also describe the ESA User Support and Operations Centre BIOTESC and its role in enabling scientific activities aboard the International Space Station. \nCora Thiel will present how human cells can sense and adapt to changes in gravity within seconds\, pointing to a possible “genomic code of gravity.” She will also highlight her research on patient-derived organoids in microgravity\, which enabled the first scalable production process for functional human tissues in space – with strong potential for translational and personalized medicine. \nLorenz Herrmann will give an overview of space-related research activities at Empa\, closing with an outlook on future collaboration opportunities based on Empa’s core competences. \n  \nAbout the Presenters\nProf. Dr. Marcel Egli serves as Head of the Institute of Medical Engineering at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and of the National Center for Biomedical Research in Space at the University of Zurich. He directs ESA’s User Support and Operations Centre BIOTESC and leads the ESA ground-based facility SHARF\, an analogue platform dedicated to research in space farming and bioregenerative life-support systems. His scientific work focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of mechanosensation under microgravity conditions\, employing platforms including parabolic flight campaigns\, sounding rockets\, and the International Space Station. \nDr. Cora Thiel is Vice Director at the University of Zurich’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine and Director of International Relations at the CSA. Her expertise spans cell and molecular biology\, neuroscience\, immunology\, and gravitational biology. She serves on several national and international boards\, is an elected Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics\, and a board member of the Swiss SkyLab Foundation. With 18 years of experience in parabolic flight\, suborbital rocket\, and ISS missions\, she has also served as an ESA Astronaut Candidate\, a Mars analogue astronaut\, and the first female parabolic flight instructor. She led the UZH-Airbus project “3D Organoids in Space.” \nDr. Lorenz Herrmann has been Head of the Department of Advanced Materials and Surfaces at Empa and a member of Empa’s directorate since 2022. He studied physics at the University of Regensburg and the École Normale Supérieure in Paris\, completing a binational PhD in solid state physics in 2010. After joining ABB Corporate Research\, he worked as scientist\, group leader\, and department head on technology development projects. His personal research field is material development and characterization for electrical engineering applications. \nProf. Dr. Dr. Oliver Ullrich is Full Professor of Aerospace Medicine and Director of the Institute of Aerospace Medicine at the University of Zurich\, as well as Chairman of the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein. A physician and biochemist specialized in anatomy\, cell biology\, immunology\, and aerospace medicine\, he also holds a post-graduate diploma in Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University. He is Ambassador of the Greater Zurich Area\, an active supporter of entrepreneurship and public-private partnerships\, and the initiator of the Swiss Parabolic Flight program. He has received numerous national and international research and teaching awards\, including the International Academy of Astronautics Award for the Life Sciences. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/epfl-space-center-seminar-series-exploring-the-uncommon-for-the-common-good-space-biology-medicine-and-technology/ LOCATION:EPFL BC 420\, BC Bulding\, Rue Jean-Daniel-Colladon\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/espace-seminar-banner-CSA-ullrich.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260312T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260218T081609Z CREATED:20260211T140140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T081609Z UID:18218-1773318600-1773324000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:8th Sustainable Space Hub Coffee DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 12 March 2026\n12:30-14:00\nEPFL Campus\, PPB 019\n  \nJoin us for the 8th edition of the Sustainable Space Hub (SSH) Coffee\, an opportunity to connect with the community and explore the latest developments in space sustainability. \nWe are delighted to welcome Prof. Véronique Michaud\, who will present the SLICE doctoral network. The hiring process for the PhDs in SLICE is currently open. SLICE investigates the environmental and climate impacts of space launch systems\, advancing research on emissions\, atmospheric interactions\, and sustainable design. The project provides essential insights to support European policymaking and trains a new generation of researchers committed to shaping a more sustainable future for space transportation.\nThe call for PhD positions within SLICE is currently open!\nDuring the event\, we will also announce this semester’s ClearSpace Prize winner. The prize will be awarded by Jacques Viertl\, Managing Director of ClearSpace.\nThe ClearSpace Prize recognizes an EPFL student whose semester project or Master’s thesis demonstrates excellence and makes a significant scientific or technical contribution to the field of space sustainability.\n  \nAgenda \n12:30 – Welcome\, coffee\, cookies & networking\n13:00 – ClearSpace Prize announcement\n13:10 – SLICE presentation by Prof. Véronique Michaud\n13:45 – Q&A and open discussion\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion and informal networking around the latest advances in sustainable space activities. \n  \nMore information: \nSLICE Doctoral network: https://slice-dn.eu/\nClearSpace Prize: https://space.epfl.ch/education/student-projects/clearspace-prize/ URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/7th-sustainable-space-hub-coffee-2/ LOCATION:EPFL PPB 019 CATEGORIES:Conference,SSH coffee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SSH-coffee-poster-12-03-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251210T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20251211T074644Z CREATED:20251106T094938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T074644Z UID:17803-1765369800-1765375200@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:7th Sustainable Space Hub Coffee: student projects proposed for the spring semester DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this SSH Coffee is to announce the student projects that we will offer for the upcoming spring semester. \nAgenda:\n12:30 – Welcome\, coffee\, cookies & networking13:00 – Summary of recent events and news about space sustainability (MCV2025\, EcoDeltaV spinoff)13:15 –  Announcement of open student projects for spring (semester projects\, master’s theses\, industry internships)13:45 – Q&A and open discussion\nAnd of course\, the now-famous cookies\, baked with love by Marnix Verkammen! \nWe look forward to seeing you\, and having a coffee together! URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/7th-sustainable-space-hub-coffee/ LOCATION:EPFL PPB 019 CATEGORIES:Conference,SSH coffee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SSH-coffee-poster-10-12-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251014T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251014T140000 DTSTAMP:20251016T114011Z CREATED:20250924T130109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T114011Z UID:17673-1760445000-1760450400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:6th Sustainable Space Hub Coffee: Summer 2025 space sustainability conferences recap DESCRIPTION:For this 6th edition of the SSH Coffee\, our team will share key takeaways from three ESA conferences held in September 2025\, where we participated as engineers and scientists from the EPFL Space Center: \n\nESA Space Safety ISAM Days\nEcodesign Days 2025\nAtmospheric Impacts of Spacecraft Launch and Re-entry workshop\n\nAgenda: \n12:30 – Welcome\, coffee\, cookies & networking \n13:00 – Conference highlights & key outcomes \n13:45 – Q&A and open discussion \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there and having an engaging conversation on the latest in space sustainability! \n  \nThe Sustainable Space Hub Team URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/6th-sustainable-space-hub-coffee-summer-2025-space-sustainability-conferences-recap/ LOCATION:EPFL BC 410\, EPFL - BC 410\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,SSH coffee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SSH-coffee-poster-16-10-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20250624T070442Z CREATED:20250624T063959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T070442Z UID:17300-1759104000-1759535999@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:IAC 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 76th International Astronautical Congress is coming to Sydney\, Australia\, from 29 September-3 October2025. This world premier space event brings together global space experts\, industry leaders\, researchers\, and policymakers for an unforgettable week of cutting-edge discussions\, networking\, and innovation. \n \n More info and registration URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/iac-2025/ LOCATION:International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)\, 14 Darling Drive\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IAC-2025-sydney-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20250821T142243Z CREATED:20250821T142243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T142243Z UID:17615-1758672000-1758931199@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium (ESMATS 2025) DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the 21st edition of the European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium (ESMATS) to EPFL! \nDates: 24-26 September 2025\nLocation: SwissTech Convention Center\, Lausanne\nOrganized in collaboration with ESA\, CSEM and Almatech\, ESMATS 2025 will bring together engineers\, researchers\, and space industry professionals from across Europe to exchange the latest advances in space mechanisms and tribology. \nAs a tradition\, prior to the conference\, specialized training courses will also offer attendees the opportunity to enhance expertise in targeted areas of mechanism and tribology. \nFor programme details and registrations\, visit esmats.eu/lausanne. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/european-space-mechanisms-and-tribology-symposium-esmats-2025/ LOCATION:Swisstech Convention Center\, Quartier Nord EPFL\, Route Louis-Favre 2\, Ecublens\, Vaud\, 1024\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1440x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTSTAMP:20250624T064959Z CREATED:20250602T090223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T064959Z UID:17205-1757376000-1757721599@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:12th International Conference on Life Cycle Management DESCRIPTION:The LCM (Life Cycle Management) Conference Series is one of the world’s leading forums for environmental\, economic and social sustainability. \nThe focus is on practical solutions for the implementation of life cycle approaches into strategic and operational decision-making\, whether in science\, industry\, NGOs or public institutions. \nOrganized every two years\, one central goal of the LCM Conference Series is to bring together practitioners and academia. \nLCM 2025 will be organized under the theme “Global to Local”\, setting the stage for showcasing methods\, tools and best practices for an efficient and effective sustainable transition. LCM 2025 seeks to operationalize the concept of participatory approach in sustainability by providing a vast number of topics that resonate with stakeholders at various geographical\, political\, socio-economic and professional standpoints. The ultimate objective is to support ongoing discussions towards a sustainable future while strengthening the case for business. \nRegistration deadline: June 15 \n \n More info and registration URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/12th-international-conference-on-life-cycle-management/ LOCATION:Lumsa University\, Palermo\, Via Filippo Parlatore\, 65\, Palermo\, 90145\, Italy CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/12th-INTERNATIONAL-CONFERENCE-ON-LIFE-CYCLE-MANAGEMENT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTSTAMP:20250602T073729Z CREATED:20241209T171101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T073729Z UID:16583-1751241600-1751673599@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EUCASS 2025 - 11th European Conference for Aerospace Sciences DESCRIPTION:EUCASS\, the European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences\, was created by European scientists and engineers to improve the vitality of their scientific communication\, the quality of their technical activities and to stimulate exchanges between researchers and industry end-users worldwide. On July 6th\, 2006\, it became an International non-profit association under Belgian law. It is a member of the International Astronautical Federation. \nEUCASS is a long-overdue initiative inspired from the “AIAA SciTech Forum” held annually in the USA. Its aim is to provide a unique and attractive forum for all aerospace research players on the European continent\, only a few hours from home. \n Register here URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/eucass-2025-11th-european-conference-for-aerospace-sciences/ LOCATION:Congress Center Auditorium della Tecnica\, Viale Umberto Tupini\, 65 - Viale dell’Astronomia\, 30\, Rome\, 00144\, Italy CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/eucass-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250527T210000 DTSTAMP:20250605T122808Z CREATED:20250425T093330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T122808Z UID:17070-1748370600-1748379600@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Towards a Sustainable Space: Addressing the Challenges of the Final Frontier DESCRIPTION:View Slides\n \n \nSustainability Series with Christophe Bonnal\, Space Debris and Launcher Expert\, MaiaSpace \nSummary of his talk: “Anything that goes up will eventually come down… In the case of launchers and satellites in Low Earth Orbit\, this means returning to Earth through an atmospheric reentry at very high velocity. This generates high heat fluxes\, partially ‘melting’ the objects. Typically\, about 20% survive reentry and pose a risk to people on the ground; however\, the remaining 80% will stay in the upper atmosphere for some time\, leading to unwanted disruptions to the ozone layer and contributing to greenhouse gas effects. How can we solve this dilemma-putting people at risk or damaging the atmosphere?” \nProgramme \n06:00pm: Doors open \n06:30pm: Welcome address by Emmanuelle David\, Executive Director\, EPFL Space Center \n06:40pm: Presentation by Christophe Bonnal \n07:10pm: Round table moderated by the Science Journalist Olivier Dessibourg with: \n\nChristophe Bonnal\nDr Susmita Mohanty\nSpaceship Designer\, Serial Space Entrepreneur and Climate Action Advocate\nProf. Athanasios Nenes\nFull Professor\, Laboratory of Atmospheric Processes and their Impacts\, EPFL\nLiesbeth Casier\nLead\, Public Procurement and Sustainable Infrastructure and Coordinator of the NBI Global Resource Centre at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).\n\n07:40pm: Q&A moderated by Olivier Dessibourg \n8:00pm: Aperitif networking \n \n Register here (free) URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/towards-a-sustainable-space-addressing-the-challenges-of-the-final-frontier/ LOCATION:Rolex Learning Center\, RLC E1 240\, EPFL Route Cantonale\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1440x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250526T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250526T190000 DTSTAMP:20250311T132733Z CREATED:20250311T132310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T132733Z UID:16996-1748277000-1748286000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:ESA 50 Year Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Science\, Exploration\, Inspiration\nIlluminate Europe’s sky! \nOn the Monday 26th of May Space Exchange Switzerland (funded by the Swiss Space Office of the SEFRI)  is very fortunate to host the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the ESA Convention in Lausanne. In 2025\, the 50th anniversary of the signature of the ESA Convention (30 May 1975) provides the opportunity to reflect not only on ESA’s past achievements\, but also on its future perspectives. Come and join us for this celebration! It will be a wonderful opportunity to discover ESA’s past and future achievements\, you will meet major space actors like Josef Aeschbacher and our new Swiss Astronaut Marco Sieber. We have the honor of having Guy Parmelin\, Federal Councillor\, address the audience with a brief opening. Hear what the General Director of ESA-Josef Aeschbacher has to say about ESA’s 2040 vision and listen to exciting interventions about Science\, Exploration and Inspiration in space. Small interludes by the Swiss-led troupe The Blackouts will add a special light to the event. \nThis event is open to everyone and free of charge. Registration is mandatory. If you cannot attend\, please cancel your participation by writing an e-mail to info@space-exchange.ch so that we can give your seat to somebody else. \nEVENT IN ENGLISH ONLY. \n \n Register here URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/esa-50-year-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Swisstech Convention Center\, Quartier Nord EPFL\, Route Louis-Favre 2\, Ecublens\, Vaud\, 1024\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/esa-50-e1741713483407.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528 DTSTAMP:20250318T162837Z CREATED:20250225T134548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T162837Z UID:16913-1748217600-1748390399@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Space Community Days 2025 DESCRIPTION:2-day event of value-added exchanges and opportunities in the space field. Practical and useful insights for space industries and newcomers in the domain. \n! This event is dedicated to Swiss organisations with invited international speakers ! \nThe event will be held at the SwissTech Convention Center on May 26-27 and will offer: \n\nPresentations over 2 days: the agenda might be subject to minor changes.\nPhysical Face-2-Face (B2B) meeting sessions\nCelebration of the 50th anniversary of ESA on Monday evening from 4:30 to 7:00. Wanna participate? Simply register yourself on this platform\, no need to do it separately!  \n\nThe Space Community Days 2025 offer a platform to exchange experiences and to support cooperation. This is a great opportunity to listen to prominent speakers involving ESA program managers\, representatives of Swiss companies and of the Large European System Integrators. \nThe event is intended to learn about future opportunities in select ESA programmes. The community days will also be the occasion to improve the dialogue between space science and industry through dedicated sessions and panels. \nOur goal for these two days is for every participant\, regardless of their sector in the space community\, to leave with a key action they can immediately apply in their daily work. \nIn parallel of the Space Community Days\, we are honored to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the European Space Agency (ESA) on the opening evening – May 26\, 2025. Organized by Space Exchange Switzerland under the mandate of SEFRI\, this event highlights Switzerland’s engagement in the space domain. The celebration will take place at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne\, gathering 1’700 participants\, including space industry professionals\, students\, institutions\, and the large public. Distinguished guests\, such as ESA Director General\, Parmelin and Anna Fontcuberta i Morral\, will also be in attendance. Once again if you want to join us at this celebration.\nNote that our event will be filmed and photographed. If you don’t want to be pictured\, please let us know before!\nThe second day will focus on the presentation of space for business\, following by an engaging afternoon session on Swiss tools designed to support your success. \nYou can optimise your attendance by using this platform in order to book your B2B (1:1) meetings with other participants\, including the speakers\, at your convenience. \nThe Swiss Space Office is organising this event with the collaboration of Space Exchange Switzerland. \n \n Register here URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/space-community-days/ LOCATION:Swisstech Convention Center\, Quartier Nord EPFL\, Route Louis-Favre 2\, Ecublens\, Vaud\, 1024\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,Exhibition,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/space-com-days.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250521T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250521T140000 DTSTAMP:20250521T131230Z CREATED:20250409T154400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131230Z UID:17045-1747830600-1747836000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Sustainable Space Hub Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 21 at 12:30 pm on the EPFL campus\, BM 5202\, for the Sustainable Space Hub’s now-famous “coffee & cookies” session! \nOn the agenda: \n– A summary and conclusions of the ESA space debris conference (~20min)\n– Announcement and presentation of the SSH and ESC student projects open for autumn 2025 URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/sustainable-space-hub-coffee-mai2025/ LOCATION:EPFL BM 5202 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SSH-coffee-poster_21.05.2025-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTSTAMP:20241209T170215Z CREATED:20241209T170215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T170215Z UID:16576-1747612800-1747871999@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Space Resources Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Call for abstracts is open until 8 January 2025\, 23:30 (GMT +1)\n Space Resources Week is hosted annually in Luxembourg\, organized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC)\, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA)\, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the Luxembourg Institute for Science and Technology (LIST). \nWe bring together space agencies\, business leaders\, researchers and early-stage ventures. The event\, like the subject\, is truly multidisciplinary\, addressing the science\, technology\, economic\, legal and regulatory aspects of space resources. \nWe are united by a shared vision: Towards the sustainable and responsible use of space resources for our future in space and on Earth. How we get there remains an open discussion. In this edition of Space Resources Week\, we are interested in actions for the next 5 years and near-term priorities that will enable the realization of space resource utilization. In the coming years\, we need to map resources\, plan future architectures for and with space resources and develop roadmaps for translating ground-based research into space technology. \n \n Submit your abstract URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/space-resources-week-2025/ LOCATION:European Convention Center\, 4 Pl. de l'Europe\, Neudorf-Weimershof\, 1499\, Luxembourg CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lux-space-res.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250416T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250416T180000 DTSTAMP:20250924T142128Z CREATED:20250122T143756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142128Z UID:16762-1744822800-1744826400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:ESA’s Concurrent Design Facility\, an essential tool for studying future space missions DESCRIPTION:ESA’s Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) has now been operating for over 25 years\, contributing to many of ESA’s flagship missions. This webinar aims to introduce you to the concurrent engineering approach and how it can help streamline the initial design phase of space missions. Follow the presentation\, for an insider’s perspective from an ESA trainee and explore how the CDF is contributing to future missions. \nHaving graduated from Delft University of Technology with a MSc in Aerospace Engineering\, Justin Bourgois has worked for two years as a Systems Engineering trainee at ESA’s Concurrent Design Facility\, contributing to the early phase design of many of ESA’s future mission candidates\, ranging from CubeSat missions to Medium Class Science missions and Mars Exploration missions. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/justin-bourgois/ LOCATION:ZOOM CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/espace-seminar-bourgois-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTSTAMP:20241204T151537Z CREATED:20241204T151132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T151537Z UID:16516-1743465600-1743811199@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:9th European Conference on Space Debris DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline for Abstracts Extended: 22 Nov. 2024 \n \n Submit your abstract\n \n The EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SPACE DEBRIS is the largest dedicated gathering on the subject. Internationally renowned scientists\, engineers\, operators\, industry experts\, lawyers and policy makers meet here to discuss different aspects of space debris research\, including measurement techniques\, environment modelling theories\, risk analysis techniques\, protection designs\, mitigation & remediation\, as well linking with policy and regulation. \nThe 9th edition of this leading conference on space debris matters will provide a unique forum for information exchange\, technical discussions and networking between space debris researchers\, engineers & decision takers of industry\, policy makers & space lawyers\, insurance underwriters\, space & ground system operators\, institutional organizations (e.g. space agencies\, EU\, UN\, IAA\, COSPAR)\, academia\, and the defense sector. \n \n Register here! URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/9th-european-conference-on-space-debris/ LOCATION:World Conference Center\, Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 2\, Bonn\, 53113\, Germany CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/32764028372_dfa32dd882_o-ssh-banner-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20250319T103750Z CREATED:20250319T103153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103750Z UID:17023-1742648400-1742655600@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:La Chine sur Mars: la mission habitée qu'elle prépare\, par Par Philippe Coué (Académie Internationale d’Astronautique) DESCRIPTION:Depuis le début du XXIe siècle\, la Chine a beaucoup progressé avec son programme de vol spatial habité. Elle exploite aujourd’hui une station spatiale (Tiangong-3) qui est occupée en permanence. Avant la fin de cette décennie\, la Chine enverra des taïkonautes sur la Lune ; des missions courtes précéderont\, en principe\, la construction d’une base permanente. Cette infrastructure servira de « tremplin » à des expéditions plus lointaines\, c’est-à-dire à des vols habités vers Mars. Cet objectif est devenu officiel en 2021 et semble avoir pris davantage de consistance depuis qu’Elon Musk aux Etats-Unis ne fait qu’en parler\, et fait suivre ses paroles par des actes. Le dernier en date est la récupération spectaculaire sur le pas de tir du premier étage de son lanceur géant Starship\, au mois d’octobre 2024. \nNous présenterons lors de cette intervention\, pour la première fois\, ce qui a pu être détecté au sujet de la version chinoise de l’Homme sur Mars et nous expliquerons pourquoi cet objectif est suivi. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/la-chine-sur-mars/ LOCATION:EPFL Campus room SV 1717 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1440x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250313T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20250312T134918Z CREATED:20250307T080056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T134918Z UID:16931-1741896000-1741899600@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:La durabilité spatiale – état des lieux et projets en cours à l’EPFL DESCRIPTION:Pas un jour ne passe sans que nous utilisions les données spatiales : navigation\, prévisions météo\, et de plus en plus télécommunications\, surveillance\, observation du climat. Depuis quelques années\, l’accès à l’espace est de moins en moins cher\, le nombre de lancements et de satellites en orbite augmente de façon exponentiel. Avec cela\, les risques de collisions et explosions en orbite doivent être anticipés et gérés. Toutes ces activités induisent aussi plus d’impacts sur Terre\, y compris sur le dérèglement climatique.\nEn Août 2024\, un satellite de la constellation Starlink s’est désintégré après être réentré dans l’atmosphère après seulement 3 ans de vie\, et a été visible depuis le sol en Suisse. Cet exemple pose des questions sur la congestion des orbites terrestres\, les stratégies pour réduire les risques de débris spatiaux\, et les impacts (atmosphériques) du secteur spatial.\nLe centre spatial de l’EPFL conduit plusieurs projets couvrant la problématique des débris\, et des impacts environnementaux du secteur. Pour unifier les efforts du centre dans ce thème\, le Sustainable Space Hub (SSH) a été créer en 2023. Le hub connecte des projets individuels autour de trois piliers : mesurer\, comprendre\, agir. Cela inclut des projets d’analyse cycle de vie et éco-conception des futures systèmes spatiaux\, d’observation et caractérisation de la population des débris\, ou de soutien aux missions d’enlèvement de débris (active débris removal). Le centre mène aussi plusieurs initiatives\, par exemple pour un ciel non pollué pour les astronomes (dark and quiet skies)\, et conseille les politiques sur le sujet.\nAyant grandi à Villeneuve et avec de la famille originaire de Monthey\, Mathieu Udriot est très lié à la région du Chablais. Il est ingénieur systèmes au Space Center de l’EPFL depuis la fin de sa thèse de master à l’EPFL et participe activement à des projets de recherche pour l’ESA\, développant des outils logiciels pour une logistique spatiale durable. Il contribue également aux efforts éducatifs du Centre\, en enseignant l’ingénierie spatiale au niveau master et en dispensant des formations sur la durabilité de l’espace à des professionnels.\nEn dehors de ses engagements professionnels\, Mathieu est un des points de contact nationaux pour le Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) et est pompier volontaire. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/la-durabilite-spatiale-etat-des-lieux-et-projets-en-cours-a-lepfl/ LOCATION:Business School And Culture Générale De Monthey\, salle des Combles\, Av. de France 4\, Monthey\, Valais\, 1870\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/conf_Udriot_13mars_25-1086x1536-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250305T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250305T180000 DTSTAMP:20250129T081456Z CREATED:20250129T081456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T081456Z UID:16772-1741194000-1741197600@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Non-Volatile Photonics for Zero-Energy Programmable Optical Networks DESCRIPTION:Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuits provide mutability and versatility to optical networks. The ability to implement non-volatile mechanisms onto a standard platform is instrumental in providing zero-energy consumption during the exploitation of a programmed configuration. In this talk\, we will see the advancements and challenges of two of the most advanced strategies of endowing the highly standardized silicon photonic platform with non-volatility: Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Phase Change Materials (PCM). We will see the work performed at EPFL in order to mature these two technologies with a focus on scalable fabrication. \nHernán Furci is a scientist in Photonics and Nanotechnologies at EPFL. With early career background in Nuclear Engineering and Heat Transfer\, he completed a PhD in Low Temperature Applied Physics at the University of Paris-Saclay in 2015. Subsequently\, he joined CERN\, where he developed micro-engineered superconducting thin film thermometry for sub-2K superfluid helium systems. His passion for microfabrication led him to joining Prof. Quack’s Photonics Group at EPFL in 2019. Since then\, he has conducted research and development in nanotechnology\, both in the fields of superconducting thin film sensors (SNF Ambizione grant) and integrated photonics (ESA-funded projects). The latter research targets the seamless integration with high-volume-compatible fabrication techniques of non-volatile mechanisms onto standard photonic platforms\, aiming at offering a landscape of ultra-low power programmable photonics. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/hernan-furci/ LOCATION:EPFL Campus room MED 0 1418 CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/espace-seminar-furci.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250304T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250304T150000 DTSTAMP:20250219T135834Z CREATED:20250219T135616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T135834Z UID:16901-1741093200-1741100400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:La Chine sur Mars: la mission habitée qu'elle prépare\, par Par Philippe Coué (Académie Internationale d’Astronautique) DESCRIPTION:Depuis le début du XXIe siècle\, la Chine a beaucoup progressé avec son programme de vol spatial habité. Elle exploite aujourd’hui une station spatiale (Tiangong-3) qui est occupée en permanence. Avant la fin de cette décennie\, la Chine enverra des taïkonautes sur la Lune ; des missions courtes précéderont\, en principe\, la construction d’une base permanente. Cette infrastructure servira de « tremplin » à des expéditions plus lointaines\, c’est-à-dire à des vols habités vers Mars. Cet objectif est devenu officiel en 2021 et semble avoir pris davantage de consistance depuis qu’Elon Musk aux Etats-Unis ne fait qu’en parler\, et fait suivre ses paroles par des actes. Le dernier en date est la récupération spectaculaire sur le pas de tir du premier étage de son lanceur géant Starship\, au mois d’octobre 2024. \nNous présenterons lors de cette intervention\, pour la première fois\, ce qui a pu être détecté au sujet de la version chinoise de l’Homme sur Mars et nous expliquerons pourquoi cet objectif est suivi. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/la-chine-sur-mars-la-mission-habitee-quelle-prepare/ LOCATION:EPFL Campus room SV 1717 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mars-china.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109 DTSTAMP:20250311T121704Z CREATED:20241015T091856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T121704Z UID:16215-1736121600-1736380799@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Swiss Space Sustainability Research Days DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Swiss Sustainability Research Days.\nThis engaging event aims to bring together all the experts from major Swiss research institutions and industries with high R&D needs on the topic.\nThe topics that will be addressed during our 3-day event are: \n\nImpact of space activities on the Earth and space environments\nTechnologies for space sustainability\nUse of space technologies for Earth sustainability\nSpace weather implications on space sustainability\nImplications of space activities on astronomy (Dark and Quiet Skies)\nLaw and policy\, Ethics\, and Economics of space sustainability.\n\nWe expect that the event will gather more than 50 experts (PhDs\, postdocs\, senior researchers\, professors\, R&D specialists\, industries)\, who will spend 2 days discussing the latest developments in the field of space sustainability. The agenda will be defined by the scientific committee based on submitted abstracts and will include presentations\, discussions\, and a roundtable. \nSpace Sustainability should not be a side topic within main Swiss research activities\, but a priority! \nOur confirmed invited speakers include:\n\n\nLudovic Monnerat (Swiss armed forces)\nEmmanuelle David (EPFL)\nLucia Kleint (Unibern)\nProf. Jean-Paul Kneib (EPFL)\nDr Natalia Archinard (Space portfolio at Swiss FDFA)\nJosef Koller (Amazon)\nCamilla Columbo (Politecnico di Milano)\n\nWho can participate? \nAny researcher with an affiliation with a Swiss university\, a Swiss organisation\, or with a strong connection to Swiss researchers. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/swiss-sustainability-research-days/ LOCATION:Glacier Hotel (Eurotel Vicoria)\, Le Vernex 3\, Les Diablerets\, Vaud\, 1865\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SSSRD_banner_new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205 DTSTAMP:20240822T093335Z CREATED:20240822T093107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T093335Z UID:16064-1733097600-1733356799@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Space Sustainability Conference DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Space Sustainability Conference\, where the brightest minds in space exploitation\, sustainability\, and technology converge. \nThis multi-day event is a premier international gathering for those who are passionate about the future of space and keeping our low earth orbit environment in particular usable for the future. \nThe meeting offers access to the latest trends\, insights\, and opportunities for space sustainability. \n \n More info and register URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/space-sustainability-conference/ LOCATION:HKU Campus\, Pok Fu Lam\, Hong Kong\, China CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-logo_header4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T160000 DTSTAMP:20241111T104530Z CREATED:20240920T070807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T104530Z UID:16111-1731586500-1731600000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Space\, Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:Join us at EPFL for an exciting event focused on the future of the space sector and explore the future of Astronautics in Europe. Learn how space exploration can drive public-private partnerships in science and technology. With keynotes from renowned Space Icons and panels featuring industry and research experts\, this event is a must-attend! \nSpeakers: \n\nEmmanuelle David – Executive Director\, eSpace\, EPFL Space Center\nMichel Mayor – Astrophysicist\, Professor Emeritus – University of Geneva\nDaniel Neuenschwander – Director of Human and Robotic Exploration – ESA\nClaude Nicollier – Astronaut\, Professor Emeritus – EPFL\nAude Pugin – CEO – APCO Technologies\nMartin Vetterli – President of EPFL\nThomas Zurbuchen – Professor – ETH Zurich\n\nModerator:\n\nChloé Carrière – Science Communicator\, EPFL alumna\n \n Register here! URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/space-science-technology/ LOCATION:Rolex Learning Center\, RLC E1 240\, EPFL Route Cantonale\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SST_Visuel_STD-low.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T190000 DTSTAMP:20241104T124250Z CREATED:20241104T124057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T124250Z UID:16373-1731517200-1731524400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Dr. Mazlan Othman at EPFL DESCRIPTION:Join SPAN and Xplore on Wednesday\, November 13th\, at 17:00 in CE 1 4 at EPFL for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Mazlan Othman\, a world leader in space science and policy! \nDr. Othman isn’t just Malaysia’s first astrophysicist-she’s a global visionary in space exploration! From establishing the Malaysian National Space Agency to leading the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs\, her career has reshaped how we think about space cooperation\, space debris prevention\, and sustainable development. \nWe’re collecting YOUR questions for the live Q&A! Make sure to add them when you register for the event. \n \n Sign up here URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/dr-mazlan-othman-at-epfl/ LOCATION:EPFL Campus room CE 1 4 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mazlan_png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111 DTSTAMP:20240710T141617Z CREATED:20240710T140932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T141617Z UID:16004-1731110400-1731283199@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EPFL Scientastic 2024 DESCRIPTION:Scientastic sera de retour sur le campus lausannois les 9 et 10 novembre 2024 ! \nNe manquez pas cette nouvelle édition qui vous réservera bien des surprises ! \nAlors à vos agendas ! \nScientastic\, c’est: \n\nLa découverte des sciences et des technologies au cœur du campus\, pour les adultes et les enfants.\nDes rencontres avec les scientifiques et chercheurs qui inventent le monde de demain.\nL’occasion de comprendre l’impact des sciences et des technologies sur notre quotidien.\n\n \n More Info URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/scientastic-2024/ LOCATION:EPFL AVP SAO SPS\, Bâtiment GA\, 2ème étage\, Station 5\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mosaique_affiches2015-2023-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241031T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241031T210000 DTSTAMP:20241015T093236Z CREATED:20241015T092834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T093236Z UID:16227-1730403000-1730408400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Dark Matter Day 2024 - Discover the Mysteries of the Universe and the Brain DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Dark Matter Day 2024\, join us at the Science Gateway on 31 October at 7.30 p.m for an immersive evening that will take you on a journey from cosmology and particle physics to neurosciences \nThe most important things are invisible to the naked eye… Did you know that only 5% of the Universe is accessible to us\, the other 95% of it being mysteriously dark and\, dare we say… invisible? \nDiscover evidence of the existence of dark matter in the Universe\, presented by Camille Bonvin\, Associated Professor in Cosmology of the University of Geneva\, such as the rotation of galaxies and the existence of gravitational lenses. \nDive into the world of particle physics alongside three young CERN researchers. Through three fun and interactive pitches inspired by experiments involving MADMAX (Yoann Kermaïdic)\, ATLAS (Baptiste Ravina) and AMS (Erwan Robyn)\, they will all\, each in their own way\, defend their method for exploring this mysterious dark matter. The public will have the chance to vote for the most convincing pitch – who will win? \nEven more amazing is that you will discover how the examination of neurons in our brain resembles the quest for dark matter particles and that there are similarities between these two mysterious worlds\, thanks to a presentation by Denis Jabaudon\, Director of the department of fundamental neurosciences\, University of Geneva. \nJoin us for an evening that promises to stretch the limits of your knowledge and feed your curiosity! \nLanguage: French (with simultaneous interpretation into English). \nThe doors will open at 7pm. \nFree event\, registration required. \n \n Register URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/dark-matter-day-2024-discover-the-mysteries-of-the-universe-and-the-brain/ LOCATION:CERN Auditorium Sergio Marchionne\, Campus du Portail de la science du CERN\, Esplanade des Particules 1\, Meyrin\, 1217\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dark-matter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241008T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241008T163000 DTSTAMP:20241004T123807Z CREATED:20241004T123807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T123807Z UID:16191-1728401400-1728405000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:MOXIE: Mars OXygen ISRU Experiment DESCRIPTION:Operating on NASA’s Mars2020 Perseverance rover between February 2021 and September 2023\, the MOXIE experiment (Mars OXygen ISRU Experiment) produced oxygen at night and in the day during both the annual maximum and minimum atmospheric density periods\, as well as at many other times during the year. MOXIE is the first demonstration of the use of indigenous resources (ISRU = In Situ Resource Utilization) on the surface of another planet. This talk will present a summary of what MOXIE has accomplished\, with an emphasis on what has been learned from MOXIE about operating future solid oxide electrolysis systems on Mars. \nDr. Jeffrey Hoffman is a professor in MIT’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Department. He received a BA in Astronomy (summa cum laude) from Amherst College (1966); a PhD in Astrophysics from Harvard University (1971); and an MSc in Materials Science from Rice University (1988). As a NASA astronaut (1978-1997) he made five space flights\, becoming the first astronaut to log 1000 hours of flight time aboard the Space Shuttle. Dr. Hoffman was Payload Commander of STS-46\, the first flight of the US-Italian Tethered Satellite System. He has performed four spacewalks\, including the first unplanned\, contingency spacewalk in NASA’s history (STS 51D; April\, 1985) and the initial repair/rescue mission for the Hubble Space Telescope (STS 61; December\, 1993). As the Astronaut Office representative for EVA\, he helped develop and carry out tests of advanced high-pressure space suit designs and of new tools and procedures needed for the assembly of the International Space Station. Following his astronaut career\, Dr. Hoffman spent four years as NASA’s European Representative\, working at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. In August 2001\, Dr. Hoffman joined the MIT faculty\, where he teaches courses on space operations and space systems design. His primary research interests are in improving the technology of space suits and designing innovative space systems for human and robotic space exploration. Dr. Hoffman is director of the Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium\, responsible for space-related educational activities. He is Deputy Principal Investigator of the MOXIE experiment on NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission\, which for the first time has produced oxygen from extraterrestrial material\, a critical step in the future of human space exploration. In 2007\, Dr. Hoffman was elected to the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/moxie-hoffman/ LOCATION:EPFL Campus Room BC 410 CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/espace-seminar_moxie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTSTAMP:20240821T061731Z CREATED:20240710T095231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T061731Z UID:15997-1726272000-1726444799@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:CHASM DESCRIPTION:Analogue space missions aims to replicate space missions at reduced costs and risks. They take place on Earth\, underwater or even in zero-gravity flights. Their duration\, equipment\, protocols and crews vary considerably. Space agencies have their own facilities for high-fidelity analogue space missions\, but many analogue space missions were built and run by civilians and companies. \nCHASM exists to provide knowledge to the community as well as to the larger public as to what these missions are and what opportunities and research arise from them. Join us for our workshops and conference on analogue space missions. Use the links on our Wiki to learn more about their habitats\, mission duration and protocols and crew selection for analog space missions. Discuss with our PARACHASM team on the topic of parastronauts. Use our research database to learn more about past and current research. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/chasm/ LOCATION:EPFL Polydome\, EPFL Route de la Sorge PO1\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chasm-log-text_small_16x9-1024x576-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR