Rocket and Balloon Experiments for University Students

Curious about launching your experiment to the edge of space?

Join this information session to learn more about the REXUS/BEXUS Programme, offering students the opportunity to fly their experiments on a sounding rocket or stratospheric balloon launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden.

What to expect:

Introduction to the REXUS/BEXUS Programme and its organisers
Overview of the vehicles, flight phases, and experiment interfaces
A clear walkthrough of the application process, including what documents are needed and how to submit via the ESA Academy Learning Management System (LMS)
Practical tips for building a strong proposal
A look into what makes a suitable experiment idea
An overview of other opportunities available via ESA Academy
Live Q&A session

This session is purely informative — there is no obligation to apply, and attending will not affect the selection process.

More information about the programme can be found on the REXUS/BEXUS Website:

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