N° 48–2022: Media invitation: ESA ESRIN opens its doors for European Researchers’ Night

European Researchers’ Night is targeted at people of all ages who want to know more about science, research and space exploration. Its aim is to highlight the incredible possibilities that science can achieve through the collaboration between researchers and citizens.

Communicators and representatives from the scientific world will welcome participants to talk about the ESA universe, its activities and programmes, and how these can benefit everyone in their daily lives.  

Main activities and events

Discover ESA Live

A spectacular LED wall in the Big Hall will catapult the participants into the world of space described by live narration, through the new interactive platform Discover ESA Live.   

Event with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano

In the Big Hall, starting at 17:00 CEST, guest speakers including ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, will present will discuss the importance of space in our daily lives. During this event, media will have the opportunity to learn more about the implementation of the new 'IRIDE' constellation for Earth observation. The satellite constellation will be built in Italy within five years with the support of ESA and the Italian space agency ASI, thanks to the resources managed by the Italian Digital Transformation Department as part of Italy’s recovery and resilience plan. The new IRIDE logo contest will be launched in this occasion.

Astronomical observation and rocket launches

Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe real celestial objects in the September sky on the Uliveto Terrace, with ATA’s powerful telescopes. Rocket launches will also be demonstrated to the public in front of Building 14 thanks to the BIS Italia team.

Earth Observation multimedia centre

Another big attraction will be the opportunity to visit the Phi Experience, Memorabilia and Heritage Missions Walkthrough.

https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Earth_observation_multimedia_centre

Didactic laboratories

Hands-on laboratories hosted in the canteen area will give children aged between 8 and 13 years the opportunity to drive their own Moon rover, discover spacecraft materials and learn more about plant chlorophyllin fluorescence and its importance when monitoring the health of the planet.

Media registration

Media representatives are requested to register via the registration form, at the latest by Thursday 29 September at 16:00 CEST

https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form/

Registration to the event is mandatory.  This is to ensure visibility on the number of people physically onsite.

Contact

For further information, please contact media@esa.int.

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About the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space.

ESA is an intergovernmental organization, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

ESA has 22 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Slovenia, Latvia and Lithuania are Associate Members.

ESA has established formal cooperation with five Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.

By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes as well as with Eumetsat for the development of meteorological missions.

Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int

For further information:

ESA Newsroom and Media Relations Office – Ninja Menning

Email: media@esa.int

Tel: +31 71 565 6409