“Space Industry & Education Workshop – 2nd Edition”. Empowering Space Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

This research hub program will focus on the design and development of space missions, using real-world applications in the European space sector as a learning framework. Students will explore key areas such as Earth observation, satellite systems, and space-based monitoring, with particular emphasis on sustainable solutions. 

The programme will include a combination of virtual sessions and an intensive in-person workshop at South East Technological University (SETU). During the on-site phase, students will participate in lectures, hands-on design activities, and interactive discussions with academic experts and industry professionals. They will work in multidisciplinary and multinational teams to conceptualise space missions for various applications, including monitoring coastal eco-system. 

Students will collaboratively scope projects, analyse needs, and propose technically feasible and innovative mission concepts with sustainability in focus. Deliverables will include a mission design report and group presentations outlining system architecture, data applications, and expected impact. 

The programme fosters skills in systems engineering, research, and teamwork, while providing practical insights into how space technologies support various societal needs and support sustainability, environmental monitoring, and climate adaptation strategies in Europe. 

General learning outcomes

• Develop foundational knowledge of space technologies, sustainability concepts, and mission design principles. 

• Understand the European space ecosystem, policy landscape, and sustainability drivers in the space sector. 

• Gain insight into industry practices, innovation pathways, and entrepreneurship in the space sector. 

• Develop technical understanding of space systems and their applications in sustainability 

• Develop communication, teamwork, and critical evaluation skills through presentation and peer feedback. 

• Consolidate learning through structured reporting, reflection, and dissemination of results.