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SUMMARY:Swiss Apollo : de la Suisse à la Lune with Marco Sieber and Claude Nicollier
DESCRIPTION:Le 19 Decembre 2024\, le SwissTech Convention Center aura l’honneur d’accueillir Claude Nicollier\, Marco Sieber et d’autres invités vedettes pour une soirée historique et exceptionnelle. Le SwissTech Convention Center et SwissApollo vous invitent à passer deux heures d’enchantement. \nLors de cette soirée inédite\, nous allons célébrer le 80ème anniversaire de notre héros national\, Claude Nicollier\, en retraçant les points forts de sa vie professionnelle et privée . Le vétéran de quatre vols spatiaux accueillera en personne sur scène son successeur\, Marco Sieber. Ce sera la première apparition de notre nouvel astronaute suisse devant le grand public. Il s’agira aussi de présenter un moment d’échange entre les deux hommes\, une rencontre historique marquée par une passation de témoin symbolique. \n			\n							REGISTER
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/swiss-apollo-de-la-suisse-a-la-lune-with-marco-sieber-and-claude-nicollier/
LOCATION:Swisstech Convention Center\, Quartier Nord EPFL\, Route Louis-Favre 2\, Ecublens\, Vaud\, 1024\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Show/Spectacle
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241121T094755Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Space Sustainability Continuing Education Course - Second Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:How can we make space missions more sustainable? Join us on Tuesday\, December 3\, from 13:00 to 14:00 (CET) for an engaging online info session to explore what space sustainability really means and how it impacts the aerospace industry. \n			\n							REGISTER\n		\n	In recent years\, the exponential growth of spatial activities\, driven in part by the expanding commercial use of space\, has yielded promising business opportunities.However\, this expansion has also left behind a significant challenge – an ever-increasing population of space debris\, with over 28\,000 objects currently observable in Earth’s orbit. How can we secure the long-term usability of space and design space businesses and missions with a focus on sustainability? \nSpace Sustainability is a new EPFL short program designed to: \nUnderstand what space sustainability means (from historical\, geopolitical\,economic\, societal\, and environmental perspectives) and how to measure it \nExplore tools and methodologies for developing more sustainable space missions (ESA’s MASTER and DRAMA suite\, Space Sustainability Rating\, Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Impact Assessment\, etc.) \nInteract with the most recent research developments and explore the potential advantages of incorporating Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies within the space sector \nThis course is organized by EPFL Space Center (eSpace)\, EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) in collaboration with International Space University (ISU)\, IMS Space Consultancy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The program is designed for individuals engaged in space-related roles (engineers\, scientists\, non-technical managers\, policy practitioners\, etc.) and who share a common focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of the space environment. \nThis course will take place March 24-27\, 2025\n\n			\n							Course information
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/information-session2-space-sustainability-continuing-education-course-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Education for professionals,Information session,Space Sustainability
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240822T093107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T093335Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/space-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:HKU Campus\, Pok Fu Lam\, Hong Kong\, China
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240920T070807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T104530Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/space-science-technology/
LOCATION:Rolex Learning Center\, RLC E1 240\, EPFL Route Cantonale\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241104T124057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T124250Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/dr-mazlan-othman-at-epfl/
LOCATION:EPFL Campus room CE 1 4
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241106T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T164648Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session on new ESDI research program: QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY FOR SPACE
DESCRIPTION:ESA’s European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (“ESDI”\, located at PSI) will be starting their research programs with the first call focusing on quantum technologies for space. \nTo learn more about ESDI\, its goals\, the quantum program and other planned programs on data and materials\, there will be a general information session on Nov. 12. at 13:00 at the Epace Copernic at EPFL. \nAgenda:13h00-13h30: Presentation by Johann Richard\, Head of ESDI\, and Jennifer Wadsworth\, Program Manager13h30-14h00: Q&A14h00-16h00: option for individual meetings of 15-minutes. Please indicate on the registration form. Spaces are limited.  \nCoffee and snacks will be served \nWe welcome any researchers in the quantum and/or space fields to attend. Registration is required due to limited capacity. Attendance on Zoom is also possible\, please indicate on the registration form. \n Register here!
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/info-session-esdi-qse/
LOCATION:EPFL Copernic
CATEGORIES:Information session
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240710T140932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T141617Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/scientastic-2024/
LOCATION:EPFL AVP SAO SPS\, Bâtiment GA\, 2ème étage\, Station 5\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241015T084643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T085945Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Quantum for Space
DESCRIPTION:Register here!
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/workshop-quantum-for-space/
LOCATION:ESDI – European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre @ PSI\, Paul Scherrer Institut PARK INNOVAARE/EPIA\, Forschungsstrasse 111\, Villigen\, 5232\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241004T075007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T085610Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Space Hub Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Sustainable Space Hub coffee on November 6th\, 13h00 in PPB 0 19 (EPFL Campus). \nSeptember and October have been intense with several events and conferences that included the topic of space sustainability.\nThe 3rd Workshop on “Life Cycle Assessment of Space Transportation Systems” took place in Stuttgart. 35 experts from politics\, space agencies\, industry and research came together to exchange about the current status and possible approaches to assess the environmental impact of rockets.\nLater\, the CleanSpace Days 2024 at ESTEC\, with technical sessions on LCA/ecodesign\, zero debris\, and in-orbit servicing (IOS) gathered European experts from academia\, agencies\, and industries\, spearheading the research and implementation of these topics. Finally\, the largest annual space-related event\, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) was hosted in Milano\, with its main focus on “responsible space for sustainability”. Many sessions at IAC grouped presentations about space sustainability over a broad range of research projects and technologies from all over the world.\nThe EPFL Space Center staffs that attended one or more of these conferences will take the opportunity of the 4th sustainable space hub coffee to compile lessons learnt and a summary of international research to share with the EPFL community.\nMore info on the Sustainable Space Hub.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/sustainable-space-hub-coffee-4/
LOCATION:EPFL PPB 019
CATEGORIES:Informed public,Round Table,Space Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241015T092834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T093236Z
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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://espace.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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241008T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20241004T123807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T123807Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/moxie-hoffman/
LOCATION:EPFL Campus Room BC 410
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240904T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T153516Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Space Sustainability Continuing Education Course - Second Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Info session objective: This session will provide a high-level overview of what Space Sustainability means: understand how can we secure the long-term usability of space and\, how can we design and operate missions and space businesses with a keen focus on sustainability. \nTarget audience: Space stakeholders (engineers\, scientists\, non technical managers\, policy practitioners etc)\, active in space agencies\, aerospace industries or related fields and concerned about preserving the sustainability and safety of the space environment in the long-term \n			\n							REGISTER\n		\n	In recent years\, the exponential growth of spatial activities\, driven in part by the expanding commercial use of space\, has yielded promising business opportunities.However\, this expansion has also left behind a significant challenge – an ever-increasing population of space debris\, with over 28\,000 objects currently observable in Earth’s orbit. How can we secure the long-term usability of space and design space businesses and missions with a focus on sustainability? \nSpace Sustainability is a new EPFL short program designed to: \nUnderstand what space sustainability means (from historical\, geopolitical\,economic\, societal\, and environmental perspectives) and how to measure it \nExplore tools and methodologies for developing more sustainable space missions (ESA’s MASTER and DRAMA suite\, Space Sustainability Rating\, Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Impact Assessment\, etc.) \nInteract with the most recent research developments and explore the potential advantages of incorporating Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies within the space sector \nThis course is organized by EPFL Space Center (eSpace)\, EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) in collaboration with International Space University (ISU)\, IMS Space Consultancy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The program is designed for individuals engaged in space-related roles (engineers\, scientists\, non-technical managers\, policy practitioners\, etc.) and who share a common focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of the space environment. \nThis course will take place March 24-27\, 2025\n\n			\n							Course information & registration
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/information-session-space-sustainability-continuing-education-course-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Education for professionals,Information session,Space Sustainability
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240710T095231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T061731Z
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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://espace.epfl.ch/event/chasm/
LOCATION:EPFL Polydome\, EPFL Route de la Sorge PO1\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1015\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240904T144648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T091429Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Space Hub Coffee
DESCRIPTION:New semester\, new coffee! \nJoin us for the next Sustainable Space Hub coffee on September 11th\, 13:00 in BC 410 (EPFL Campus). \nThis time\, we will have a short presentation from Niki Sajjad\, a visiting PhD student who has spent one year at EPFL.In her PhD research\, Niki focuses on the feasibility of using computer vision to estimate the 6D pose of very small satellites\, such as PocketQubes\, during conjunctions at distances greater than 1 km\, rather than during proximity operations. Her work has important implications for in-orbit applications like Active Debris Removal and On-Orbit Servicing. The research involves analyzing feasible orbits\, creating an annotated image dataset with realistic blurring artifacts\, and evaluating a machine-learning algorithm for accurate pose estimation.During her time at EPFL\, Niki also created a laboratory setup to simulate conjunctions and close proximity manoeuvrers. The equipment consists of a dark room with a Sun simulator and a robotic arm. Since the setup is located just below BC 410\, the room where the SSH coffee will take place\, we will use the opportunity to visit the lab for a small demonstration after her talk.And of course we will also have delicious cookies by \nMore info on the Sustainable Space Hub.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/sustainable-space-hub-coffee-3/
LOCATION:EPFL Campus Room BC 410
CATEGORIES:Informed public,Round Table,Space Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240904T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240904T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240731T113745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T114215Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are available to post-graduate researchers\, from over 180 other countries\, who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies in any discipline at pre-doctoral\, doctoral or post-doctoral level. \nApplicants must be supported by a host professor. \nThe aim of this online information session is to guide you through the scholarship process and to clarify your benefits and responsibilities as the host professor. \n			\n							REGISTER
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/info-session-swiss-government-excellence-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Information session
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LOCATION:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/info-session-swiss-government-excellence-scholarships/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240419T090146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T091747Z
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SUMMARY:Space Station Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Space Station Design Workshop (SSDW) is a free-of-charge one-week teaching & working seminar. The participants learn and practice Systems Engineering and the concept design of manned space systems in competitive teams. \nThe workshop aim for a public such as students and young professionals from all disciplines and all nationalities with English language skills\, interest in human spaceflight\, ability to work and communicate in an international multidisciplinary team. \nApplications are open until May 15th!\n			\n							More info and register
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/space-station-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Technical University of Munich\, Campus Ottobrunn\, Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240613T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240603T160637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160637Z
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SUMMARY:Key Elements of a Business Plan for a Startup Company - Dr. Asad M. Madni
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM – Registration Opens\n12:00 AM – Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM – Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM – Q&A\n01:00 PM – Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM – Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now – Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup.\nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology.\nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri\nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/key-elements-of-a-business-plan-for-a-startup-company-dr-asad-m-madni/
LOCATION:EPFL Innovation Park\, Buiding D\, Room Uranus
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240603T153646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T153646Z
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SUMMARY:"Seminar Series on Engineering and Society" - Asad Madni
DESCRIPTION:Convergence of Emerging Technologies to address the Challenges of the 21st Century \nThere are numerous “Grand Challenges” facing humanity that will have to be addressed by us as a global society to maintain our well-being from the standpoint of quality of life\, healthcare\, environment\, energy needs\, and manufacturing efficiency\, if we are to continue humanity’s trajectory of progress. Traditional technologies based on classical disciplines and thought processes from the last several decades are no longer viable in addressing these challenges\, and a new approach based on interdisciplinary thinking is necessary. Fortunately\, numerous emerging technologies are advancing at an unimaginable pace\, and it is the convergence of these technologies that hold the potential to alter our lives\, businesses\, government\, society\, and the planet. These emerging technologies are establishing the basis for a new paradigm in the development and commercialization of next generation intelligent\, miniaturized\, highly robust complex systems. This lecture will highlight the 14 Grand Challenges identified by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and will discuss some of the major technologies and their applications including\, intelligent sensors and cars\, smart highways\, tele-health\, clean technology\, next generation AI\, and others. The lecture will conclude with a description of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program that is being widely adopted by academic institutions worldwide. \nBiography\n\nDr. Asad M. Madni served as President of BEI Technologies from 1992 until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. He led the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors\, systems\, and instrumentation for which he has received worldwide acclaim. He developed the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope\, which provided the Hubble with unprecedented accuracy and stability\, resulting in truly remarkable images that have enhanced our understanding of the universe. He also developed the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology\, which is used worldwide for Electronic Stability Control and Rollover Protection in passenger vehicles\, thereby saving millions of lives every year. For his contributions and their widespread impact\, he has received over 100 national and international honors and awards including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame\, the John Fritz Medal\, the IEEE Medal of Honor\, the Royal Academy of Engineering Prince Philip Prize\, and many others. He has also been elected to several academies and societies including the US National Academy of Engineering\, the UK Royal Academy of Engineering\, the Canadian Academy of Engineering\, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts\, and many others.  He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and 7 honorary professorships. In 2019\, the IEEE HKN named its top award “The Asad M. Madni Outstanding Technical Achievement and Excellence Award” in his honor. In 2022\, Tau Beta Pi established “The Asad M. Madni Distinguished Alumnus Award and Student Scholarship” in his honor as well.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/seminar-series-on-engineering-and-society-asad-madni/
LOCATION:EPFL Campus Room SG1
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240506T142022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T142022Z
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SUMMARY:ATD3 Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is organized by the Working Group “ATD3”\, managed by ESA and CNES through the ESA Technology Directorate and the CNES Research and Technology Directorate. \nAs in all the previous editions\, this workshop will be an opportunity for research centres\, universities\, industries\, and space agencies to exchange ideas\, advance knowledge and discuss about the following topics: \n\nFrom free-molecular to continuum regime\nD4D numerical modelling and verification\nAero-thermal modelling of destructive re-entries:\n\nfragmentation\nablation\nsimulation tools and techniques\nuncertainty quantification\nre-entry ground testing\n\n\nTest Cases Collaboration Campaign:\n\ntest cases for the comparison of numerical methods and numerical rebuilding of ground tests\n\n\n\nThe format of the event will be a sequential list of presentations of about 15 minutes each\, with 5 minutes brief Q&A session per presentation. \n			\n							More info and register
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/atd3-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:ESA ESTEC\, Keplerlaan 1\, Noordwijk\, 2201 AZ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240605T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240530T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T154121Z
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SUMMARY:Product safety management in high-tech industry projects
DESCRIPTION:In the context of industrial project\, along with quality and industrialisation\, the product safety is essential to ensure a control over the project cost and schedule and guaranty the delivery of a product with the level of reliability expected. We propose to explain what a safety analysis is and why it is mandatory in any project implementation\, what the company and the product gain out of it. \nCatherine Suppo: with two master university graduations in applied physics and SW engineering\, she has worked for aeronautic projects at the beginning of her career to branch 19 years ago in aerospace projects in France\, UK\, Germany and Switzerland\, for Thales\, AIRBUS\, OHB and Clearspace. She has worked as SW engineer for on small launcher\, then for Scientific Lagrange point and Mercury explorer missions.\nShe is now specialised in Satellite system safety since 2013\, first as FDIR engineer\, then as FDIR lead and FDIR expert across her companies to support different projects. She supported as well actively the elaboration of the ESA FDIR SAVOIR handbook. She has worked on GEO TELECOM\, LEO Earth observation\, Deep space\, Rendez-vous and IOS missions. Her experience is spread over all satellite mission phases from proposal to LEOP.\nStéphane Haïssat is VP Production & Co-Founder of PANAPROD SNC\nStéphane is an Engineer in Electronics\, he started his career with XEMICS\, a spin-off of the CSEM at Neuchâtel.\nDuring thirteen years in the semiconductor area\, he worked for more than six years in the security for PayTV chipset within the Kudelski Group.\nWorking in the Aerospace industry since 2014\, delivering high-end avionics systems\, Stéphane successively lead the test\, industrialisation and production teams\, setting up new strategies in this high-demanding industry.\nIn 2023\, Stéphane co-created PANAPROD SNC\, a small entity providing consultancy services in Aerospace and Space domains.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/product-safety-industry/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240425T071650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T080647Z
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SUMMARY:Space and Global Health Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The Space & Global Health Hackathon\, organized by the Geneva Digital Health Hub (gdhub) of the University of Geneva and the European Space Agency (ESA)\, which will take place on May 31st and June 1st\, 2024 at Campus Biotech in Geneva is still recruiting participants! \nThe hackathon follows the Geneva Digital Health Day (May 30) and takes place during the week of the World Health Assembly (WHA)\, reinforcing the city’s global health activities. \nWith 13 challenges\, the hackathon will explore the integration of space technology with global health\, covering topics from TB screening in remote areas to creating an open-access dermatology image dataset for AI research. Participants will gain invaluable networking opportunities with experts and mentors in space technology and global health\, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. And of course\, there will be interesting prizes to win. \nRegistration is open on the sparkboard\, where more details about the challenges are available. Register before April 30th\, 2024 and choose a challenge to secure your spot within the team! \n			\n							More info & registration
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/space-and-global-health-hackathon/
LOCATION:Campus Biotech\, Chemin des Mines 9\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Competition,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240528T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240528T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240522T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T113731Z
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SUMMARY:Space-Based Solar Power\, the Moon and Switzerland – A Case Study
DESCRIPTION:To address the energy and climate crises\, renewed interest in Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) is being actively pursued in Europe\, USA\, Japan\, South Korea\, and China. The European Space Agency launched its SOLARIS programme in November 2022 to further investigate and mature the feasibility of SBSP through a technology R&D programme. SBSP can deliver clean and sustainable baseload and dispatchable electrical power 24/7\, 365 days a year at an availability of approximately 99.5% and is not influenced by the weather nor by the day-night cycle. Over the coming decades\, Switzerland needs to invest in its energy transition from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy supplies\, but it remains unclear which terrestrial energy systems could best guarantee Switzerland’s energy security. Switzerland has the need\, the technical means\, and the financial resources to be an early user and enabler of SBSP and perhaps lead an international collaborative effort to supply Switzerland and the world with inexhaustible clean energy.  The Swiss company Astrostrom is researching a unique approach to SBSP via manufacturing Solar Power Satellite (SPS) components on the Moon from lunar materials. This approach could reduce the amount of mass for a SPS launched from Earth by 80% or more as well as reducing costs and the related CO2 emissions. \nArthur Woods\, founder and CEO of Astrostrom GmbH\, is an astronautical artist and independent researcher with two art projects successfully flown on the Russian Mir space station. He had the fortunate experience to personally witness the beginnings of the U.S. space program while living in the immediate vicinity of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center (1959 -1970)\, where he held summer jobs in 1967 & 1968 during the Apollo program. He is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/solar-power-moon/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240516T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240502T090555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T090555Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium Research & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:eSpace Executive Director Emmanuelle David will present the center during the Symposium and will introduce the sustainable space projects on going at EPFL. \n			\n							View full programme
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/symposium-research-sustainability/
LOCATION:EPFL Campus room RLC E1 240
CATEGORIES:Space Sustainability,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240430T080612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T083004Z
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SUMMARY:New Space Forum Exploring New Space Business Opportunities and their Environmental Impact
DESCRIPTION:This forum will not only spotlight business opportunities bridging space and Earth industries but also tackle the pressing challenge of controlling the significant environmental impacts of new space ventures. It’s an opportunity to foster sustainable businesses that contribute positively to our planet. \nThe speakers include Dominique Foray\, Professor of Innovation at EPFL; Emmanuelle David\, Executive Director of the EPFL Space Center (eSpace); Maxime Puteaux\,  Space Industry practice leader\, Euroconsult Paris; Luc Piguet\, CEO and co-founder ClearSpace SA; Dr. Peter Guggenbach\, Chief Growth Officer at Swissto12 SA. \n More info and register
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/new-space-forum-exploring-new-space-business-opportunities-and-their-environmental-impact/
LOCATION:IMD-Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center\, Chemin de Bellerive 34\, Lausanne\, 1007\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Forum,Newspace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240408T131927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T091325Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Space Hub Coffee
DESCRIPTION:After a successful first event in March\, we are organising a second sustainable space hub coffee! \nWe will have the opportunity to hear a summary of the PhD that Alexandre Looten recently obtained at LPAC\, on the atmospheric re-entry of composite materials and design for demise of spacecrafts. D4D brings an interesting trade-off to the table: while it’s seen as a solution for reducing the risks of uncontrolled re-entry (thus reducing space debris and the risk of casualties on the ground)\, it generates high altitude emissions (70-100km) that could have unpredictable atmospheric impacts. \nParticipants are then invited to take part in an open discussion over coffee and cookies. \nIn order to unite EPFL’s forces in the domain of sustainability in space\, eSpace has launched the Sustainable Space Hub (SSH). The goal of the Hub is to coherently manage and foster the growth of topics such as space debris risks\, high altitude atmospheric impacts\, and other environmental impacts on Earth. 5 institutes within EPFL are currently involved in research and development projects in the field of space sustainability. The hub is connecting these individual projects in a workflow that rests on three intertwined pillars: measure\, understand\, and act for space sustainability. \nMore info on the Sustainable Space Hub.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/sustainable-space-hub-coffee/
LOCATION:EPFL PPB 019
CATEGORIES:Informed public,Round Table,Space Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240419T124519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T094248Z
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SUMMARY:Setting the Bar for the Replacement of the Probability of Collision Metric in Conjunction Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Professional statisticians can often see issues with\, and propose better solutions for\, statistical methods that are used in industry; but such proposals often remain unimplemented (and therefore unused) because they are not fully sensitive to the particulars of the application.  The Probability of Collision\, a metric used by astrodynamicists to determine whether two satellite are likely to collide\, has a number of problematic aspects that statisticians have properly criticized; but the proposed alternatives also introduce fresh problems or ignore other aspects of the operational situation.  The present colloquium introduces this statistical problem and summarizes its shortcomings and some of the proposed remediations\, but then proceeds to outline philosophical aspects of the operational situation that both exclude certain approaches and push towards particular ways in which proposed alternatives must be evaluated in order to be shown to be both operationally superior and viable. \nDr. Matt Hejduk is Senior Project Leader at the Aerospace Corporation and also presently serves as chief engineer for the Satellite Conjunction Analysis and Risk Assessment (CARA) project for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.  His research interests include the satellite conjunction assessment problem\, satellite characterization and modeling from sensor signature data\, estimation theory\, and sensor and network simulation.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/probability-of-collision-metric/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240424T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240307T075135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T081009Z
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SUMMARY:Swissnex Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Swissnex’s annual meeting puts the spotlight on planetary thinking\, featuring researchers\, innovators\, and artists who are unveiling new ways of looking at the relationship between humans and the planet. \n\n		Programme\n	\n	\n\n1:30pm – Registration\n2:00pm – Welcome remarks\n2:05pm – Keynote\n2:15pm – Panel discussion\n2:30pm – Lightning talks\n2:55pm – Fireside chat\n3:10pm – Closing remarks\n3:20pm – Networking apéro\n6:00pm – Event ends\n\n\n			\n							REGISTER
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/swissnex-day-2024/
LOCATION:Gurten Pavillon\, Gurten-Park\, im Grünen\, Köniz\, 3084\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240412T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240410T122047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T122442Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Near-Earth Space. Space Debris and Space Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held in English at Istituto Svizzero in Rome and online. Free entrance. \nIstituto Svizzero invites experts from different fields and institutions to a one-day symposium where they share and discuss their professional outlooks on near-Earth space’s potential development until 2050. The goal of the symposium is not only to get scholars from different fields into conversation with each other but also to get more disciplines involved and to translate expert knowledge into public awareness. \nManaging the Future of near-Earth Space \nThere are many different actors concerned with the future of near-Earth space. This panel presents different approaches to how the pollution beyond the atmosphere might be brought under control. It discusses the possibilities of active debris removal\, how international dialogue on near-Earth space can be fostered across geopolitical tensions\, and how satellite operators might be moved towards greater sustainability. \n			\n							More info and register
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/the-future-of-near-earth-space-space-debris-and-space-sustainability/
LOCATION:Istituto Svizzero\, Via Liguria 20\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240312T130122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T123644Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Life cycle engineering of Space Systems into the Concurrent Design Process
DESCRIPTION:The application of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) within the concurrent engineering process presents a viable method for assessing environmental\, social and economic impacts of space missions. Despite the importance of this for embedding sustainability principles into spacecraft design\, the novelty of the concept within the concurrent engineering process has meant that the approach has not yet been widely implemented. In this presentation\, Dr Wilson will discuss his experience and the challenges of applying LCE within a concurrent design setting. Drawing upon examples and case studies\, he will outline the progress being made within this field\, and present key findings that are important takeaways when including LCE as an engineering discipline within concurrent design studies of space systems. \nDr Andrew Ross Wilson is a Lecturer in Environmental Management at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). He holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management from GCU and a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. \nAndrew specialises in space sustainability\, with a particular focus on life cycle assessment\, carbon accounting and energy systems of engineering projects. However\, Andrew’s technical background is in environmental management\, and his work is extremely interdisciplinary. In this regard\, Andrew’s services are often consulted by external parties with regard to the assessment\, mitigation and communication of sustainability issues. This can often vary from being very specific and technical-facing\, to being broad and societal-facing\, and the range of risks\, impacts and decision-making processes in between. Ultimately\, his work aims to inform how society can transition towards a future that is truly sustainable\, as envisaged through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nDue to his contribution to science and technological development\, Andrew was awarded the 2018 Young Scot Environment Award\, designated one of Junior Chamber International’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Scotland in 2019\, won the ESA-EISC Space for Sustainability Award 2021\, and was named GCU Alumni of the Year 2022.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/lca-engineering/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240222T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240222T181500
DTSTAMP:20260426T215758
CREATED:20240219T150302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T141511Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Flare X-ray Observations with a Cubesat
DESCRIPTION:The X-ray imaging spectrometer STIX onboard ESA’s flagship mission Solar Orbiter was designed and build with a Swiss lead at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). STIX is now in its fourth year of operation and has recorded so far over 45’000 solar flares. The STIX detectors designed by CEA\, France\, work extremely reliably with all 32 detectors still working nominally showing only minimal degradation due to radiation damage. We still have over 50 STIX flight spare detectors available\, and four of those will fly on a NASA cubesat mission called PADRE lead by UC Berkeley (PI J.C. Martinez-Oliveros). In this talk\, Säm Krucker will introduce the science of solar flares and the STIX instrument and then show how STIX X-ray detectors are used in the PADRE cubsat mission. \nSäm Krucker’s main scientific interests are in problems of plasma astrophysics\, especially solar and heliospheric physics\, from an observational and experimental point of view. He has a strong background in space hardware and I have been the PI of NASA’s Small Explorer mission RHESSI and NASA’s sounding rocket program FOXSI. He is currently the lead of the hard X-ray imaging spectrometer STIX onboard ESA’s Solar Orbiter mission.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/solar-flares-cubesat/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Conference,eSpace Seminars
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