During this open day, the public will have the opportunity to discover how science and space exploration contribute to expanding our knowledge of the Universe and improve our lives on Earth.

Through talks, workshops and meetings with specialists from ESA, the AEE, the CAB and various companies in the sector, visitors will be able to learn about some of the Agency’s  most significant missions, as well as the opportunities the space sector offers to the younger generation.

Media programme ( all times in CEST )

12.00 Arrival and media registration

12.30 ‘Spain in Space’

A discussion open to the public on the main stage about Spain’s growing role in European space activities, its scientific leadership and the future of exploration, featuring:

• Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science and Head of ESAC
• Representatives from the Spanish Space Agency
• Sara García Alonso, ESA reserve astronaut

13.15 Meeting with the spokespersons and interview opportunities

14:00 End of the media programme.

Members of the media are invited to attend at 12:00 to cover this session. However, the Open Day will be open from 10:00 to 18:00 and you may remain on the premises for as long as you wish to explore and cover the rest of the activities.

Accreditation and interview requests

Media representatives wishing to attend must register by 12 noon on Friday 2 October via https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form/

Requests for individual interviews should be sent to , comunicacionesac@esa.int  or once accreditation has been completed, and will be confirmed subject to availability.

How to get to ESAC:

https://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESAC/Como_llegar_a_ESAC

ESA's Photo Library for Professionals: https://www.esa-photolibrary.com/ 

Terms and conditions for using ESA images: www.esa.int/spaceinimages/ESA_Multimedia/Copyright_Notice_Images

For questions or more information related to ESA images, please contact directly spaceinimages@esa.int 

ESA's Video Library for Professionals: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos 

Terms and conditions for using ESA video: www.esa.int/spaceinimages/ESA_Multimedia/Copyright_Notice_Images

For questions or more information related to ESA videos, please contact directly spaceinvideos@esa.int 

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

ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, 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 23 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia are Associate Members.

ESA has established formal cooperation with three other 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.