We are used to considering space as an infinite resource. We could not be more wrong. Decades of space exploration have led to tremendous technological progress, bringing crucial services, such as weather forecasting, climate monitoring, global positioning and communications, contributing to economic and social development globally. However, the rising number of satellites launches to already crowded orbits has amplified concerns about preserving the sustainability and safety of the space environment in the long-term. This situation could precipitate as a cascade of collisions would result in orbits being unusable for many generations, thus losing all the vital infrastructure providing services central to sustainable development and economic growth on earth. The goal of the course is to give the students a sense of what space sustainability means and how they can design, operate missions and how to manage space business with a sustainability perspective.
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We are used to considering space as an infinite resource. We could not be more wrong. Decades of space exploration have led to tremendous technological progress, bringing crucial services, such as weather forecasting, climate monitoring, global positioning and communications, contributing to economic and social development globally. However, the rising number […]
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Designing modern space systems means dealing with unprecedented complexity, tight budgets and demanding stakeholders. This one-week course, organised by the EPFL Space Center, provides a rigorous yet practical foundation in systems engineering, grounded in leading standards and illustrated with real missions. Is your organisation interested in securing seats for the […]
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From 8–10 April 2026, the EPFL Space Center took part in the 5th Symposium on Space Educational Activities (SSEA), contributing two student presentations and sharing an exhibition stand with fellow Swiss institutions. Hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in collaboration with ESA and its partners, the event drew […]
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A resounding success! With 175 registered attendees, the EPFL Space Day 2026 brought together the entire EPFL space community on 8 May at the Rolex Learning Centre, for a full day running from 9:00 to 17:00. Organised by the EPFL Space Center, the event set out to unite all facets […]
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Lumartix SA Sunlight, at your service This internship will involve the development of a next-generation solar simulator designed to reproduce the AM0 spectrum for high-efficiency triple-junction (3J) and quadruple-junction (4J) solar cells. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the full development cycle of the system, with a strong […]
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The Swiss Space Office (SSO) recently presented the outcomes of the ESA Ministerial Council (CM25), outlining major programmatic decisions and new opportunities for the Swiss space ecosystem. With a record €22.3 billion subscribed (+31% compared to CM22), ESA is entering a new phase marked by long-term program stability, increased private […]
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Great networking event at the SwissTech: EPFL Engineering Industry Day!
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A call for proposals at the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) awarded five projects for their first Quantum x Space call. One of the selected projects, LINQS, is from EPFL researcher Christophe Galland and the Swiss company CCRAFT. What if every satellite could carry a quantum sensor the size […]
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The EPFL Rocket Team on the hunt for a launch pad As the EPFL Rocket Team prepares the next steps of its ambitious spaceflight projects, “reach space” one critical question is taking center stage: where could an EPFL student rocket safely and efficiently be launched? To explore potential answers, Emmanuelle […]
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Slice is a MSCA doctoral network with 17 PhD researchers who will look into Space Launch Impact on Climate and Environment. There is now the possibility to apply for doctoral positions on the topic of Launchers and Sustainability. Applicants must be eligible for admission to EPFL doctoral school, or already […]
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