BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EPFL Space Center - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EPFL Space Center 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260506T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113443Z CREATED:20260427T113443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T113443Z UID:18374-1778083200-1778086800@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EPFL Seminar "From research to space: experiences connecting academia and industry in Europe" DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/epfl-seminar-from-research-to-space-experiences-connecting-academia-and-industry-in-europe/ LOCATION:EPFL BM 5202 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seminar-maria-garcia-vigueras.png 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:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). 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: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:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). 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: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:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/horizon-europe-esa-funding-opportunities-for-space/ 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:20260603T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T095545Z CREATED:20260512T094514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T095545Z UID:18507-1780489800-1780495200@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:9th Sustainable Space Hub Coffee DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/9th-sustainable-space-hub-coffee/ LOCATION:EPFL PPB 019 CATEGORIES:Space Sustainability,SSH coffee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SSH-coffee-poster-03-06-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260618T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260618T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T114734Z CREATED:20260608T114734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T114734Z UID:18627-1781793000-1781800200@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EPHJ – The World of High Precision | Table Ronde « Spatial suisse : les forces d’un écosystème d’innovation au service des marchés de demain » DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/ephj-the-world-of-high-precision-table-ronde-spatial-suisse-les-forces-dun-ecosysteme-dinnovation-au-service-des-marches-de-demain/ LOCATION:Palexpo Genève\, Route François-Peyrot 30\, Le Grand-Saconnex\, Genève\, 1218\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,Round Table ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EPHJ-spatial.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260618T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260618T233000 DTSTAMP:20260519T114151Z CREATED:20260519T114151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T114151Z UID:18562-1781803800-1781825400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:From Earth to the Stars DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/from-earth-to-the-stars/ LOCATION:Uptown Geneva\, 2\, Rue de la Servette\, Geneva\, GE\, 1201\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-19-132132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTSTAMP:20260625T124123Z CREATED:20260625T080712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124123Z UID:18783-1782000000-1799020799@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Des étoiles aux atomes - 1 Observatoire\, 4 lieux dans le canton de Neuchâtel\, 4 expositions DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/des-etoiles-aux-atomes-1-observatoire-4-lieux-4-expositions-a-neuchatel/ CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/atoms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260625T130323Z CREATED:20260625T075142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130323Z UID:18719-1782518400-1790553599@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Zéro Gravité - La conquête spatiale en 70 ans de dessins de presse DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/zero-gravite-la-conquete-spatiale-en-70-ans-de-dessins-de-presse/ CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/zeroGcropbetter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260629T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260703T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T074308Z CREATED:20260608T073939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T074308Z UID:18602-1782723600-1783103400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/european-astronomical-society-eas-annual-meeting/ 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/2026/06/1440x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260702T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T074856Z CREATED:20260608T074856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T074856Z UID:18608-1783018800-1783024200@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Comment le JWST change notre vision de l'histoire de l'univers DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/comment-le-jwst-change-notre-vision-de-lhistoire-de-lunivers/ 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/2026/06/1440x810-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260711T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260711T230000 DTSTAMP:20260707T080046Z CREATED:20260707T075211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T080046Z UID:18852-1783785600-1783810800@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Future Explorers - CERN’s summer science festival DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/future-explorers-cerns-summer-science-festival/ LOCATION:CERN Science Gateway Auditorium\, 1\, Esplanade des Particules\, Meyrin\, GE\, 1217\, Switzerland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indico_FutureExplorers2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260822T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T081639Z CREATED:20260622T081639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T081639Z UID:18692-1787407200-1787441400@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Féérie d'une nuit - 20e édition DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/feerie-dune-nuit-20e-edition/ LOCATION:Combremont-le-Petit CATEGORIES:Conference,Show/Spectacle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/affiche_2026-725x1024-1-e1782115220345.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260825T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260825T201500 DTSTAMP:20260608T075518Z CREATED:20260608T075518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T075518Z UID:18615-1787682600-1787688900@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:The exoplanet revolution and life in the Universe - Public Lecture & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/the-exoplanet-revolution-and-life-in-the-universe-public-lecture-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:EPFL CE 1 6 CATEGORIES:Conference,Round Table ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1440x810-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260922T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260623T141505Z CREATED:20260623T141113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T141505Z UID:18705-1790083800-1790100000@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Journées de la Technique 2026 DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/journees-de-la-technique-2026/ LOCATION:Palais de Rumine\, Place de la Riponne 6\, Lausanne\, VD\, 1005\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Conference,Round Table ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-155943.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260608T114031Z CREATED:20260608T114031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T114031Z UID:18622-1791158400-1791590399@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) | Antalya\, Türkiye DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/77th-international-astronautical-congress-iac-antalya-turkiye/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/banner-IAC-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260714T135330Z CREATED:20260714T135330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T135330Z UID:18878-1795392000-1795823999@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Systems Engineering DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/fundamentals-of-systems-engineering/ LOCATION:Campus UNIL-EPFL\, Switzerland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/issContEducation-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270703 DTSTAMP:20260427T115213Z CREATED:20260304T083340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T115213Z UID:18308-1814140800-1814572799@space.epfl.ch SUMMARY:EUCASS 2027 DESCRIPTION:The aerospace industry in Europe is growing to meet a new demand for services in connection to Space\, be it analytics rendered from data collected by satellites in orbit\, transporting cargo beyond the atmosphere or building the necessary equipment or instruments to carry out experiments or tasks in Space. Switzerland and Spain\, both members of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, can create interesting synergies to design and produce new systems that can compete in this new environment. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Isabel PÉREZ GRANDE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Head of the Directorate for Science\, Technology and Innovation at the Spanish Space Agency. \nDeputy Director of Research and doctoral studies at ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio (Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space of the Madrid Technical University) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mrs. Pérez Grande has been teaching and researching at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid Technical University) since 1994. Currently\, she is a Professor at the Fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion department. She carries out her research at the Ignacio Da Riva Microgravity Institute\, where she heads the Aerospace development and testing research group since 2005. Her research focuses on heat transfer\, thermal design and thermal control of space systems. She has contributed to the design of numerous onboard instruments such as NOMAD in ExoMars 2016 (ESA)\, Sunrise I and II\, SO/PHI and EPD in Solar Orbiter (ESA)\, as well as TIRS and ATS in MEDA in Mars 2020 (NASA). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n She served as member of ESA’s Physical Sciences Working Group (2013-2017) and ESA’s Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee (2015-2017). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miguel BELLÓ MORA \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Director of the Spanish Space Agency (since April 20\, 2023) \nDoctor in Aerospace engineering (Technische Universität Braunschweig). Aeronautical engineer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Belló Mora has been CEO of Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) since the year 2000. Additionally\, he has presided over the Eureka research and innovation network in 2021 and 2022. \nHe founded the aerospace corporation DEIMOS in 2001 and was its CEO until 2019. He was the main force behind the launching of the first Spanish satellites to observe Earth\, DEIMOS 1 and DEIMOS 2. DEIMOS has branched out in Spain (DEIMOS Space\, DEIMOS Aplicaciones Tecnológicas\, DEIMOS Imaging)\, as well as in the rest of Europe (DEIMOS Engenharia\, DEIMOS UK\, DEIMOS Romania and DEIMOS Italy). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Before that\, between 1985 and 2001\, Mr. Belló worked in the Spanish aerospace firm GMV as well as in the European Space Agency (ESA) in Darmstadt\, were he was Business Director\, Director of mission analysis and engineering and Director of institutional space programs. \nHe is a member of the International Astronautical Academy\, the Astrodynamics committee of the International Astronautical Federation and President of the Constellation and Mission design session of the International Astronautical Congress. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pablo GALLEGO SANMIGUEL\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Senior Vice President for Sales and Customers at PLD Space \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Mr. Gallego Sanmiguel has a wide experience in the aerospace sector. He has served as mission manager in institutions such as SpaceX (2015-2018) or ESA’s VEGA mission (2008-2012). He has participated in the launch of Ariane 4\, Ariane 5\, Soyuz\, Dnepr\, Vega\, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy crafts from Kourou (French Guyana)\, Yasny (Russia)\, Vandenberg (California)\, Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) and El Arenosillo (Spain). \n\n \n\n\n \n \n He has been a consultant and business development manager at firms such as DEIMOS (2012-2015)\, ISDEFE (2007-2008)\, Hisdesat (2003-2007)\, Ariane Space (1997-2003) or CASA Espacio (1990-1997). URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/eucass-2027/ LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\,Glasgow\, Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://space.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/eucass27.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR