Sponsors 2026
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Premium sponsor
About EUMETSAT – Trusted in Space. Essential on Earth.
Since 1986, EUMETSAT, Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, has monitored weather and climate from space. From its headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, it operates fleets of satellites observing the Earth system and delivers real-time, 24/7 data and imagery to its 30 member states to help protect communities and support critical sectors of their economies.
As it marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, EUMETSAT looks back on four decades of achievements in Earth observation for weather and climate. Today, it plays a central role in the international meteorological satellite system, contributing observations that support forecasting and climate monitoring in its member states and beyond.
Four Meteosat satellites in geostationary orbit deliver continuous observations of fast developing weather events over Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Two polar-orbiting Metop satellites provide data critical for forecasts up to 10 days ahead.
EUMETSAT also supports European policies aimed at strengthening Europe’s sovereignty. It operates and disseminates data under the Copernicus programme and leads the development and management of the data lake for the Destination Earth initiative.
EUMETSAT’s 30 member states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Gold sponsors
Telespazio Belgium, a Leonardo (67%) and Thalès (33%) company, has 40 years of experience and uninterrupted collaboration with space agencies and Satellite Operators. Our specific areas of activity span from Satellite Technology to Telecommunications, from Information Technology to Users' Application Development & Services. Working at Telespazio Belgium is participating to the development of ambitious projects aiming to better serve human on Earth.
Aerospacelab is a Belgium-born, globally deployed satellite manufacturer built for scale. Specializing in high-volume production for telecom and Earth observation, its fully vertically integrated model covers everything from design to in-orbit operations.
Silver sponsors
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SPACEBEL contributes to a safe and sustainable planet and inspiring space exploration by engineering solutions for the global space ecosystem.
SPACEBEL is a long-established European leader in systems and software engineering, operating in the space, defence and Earth observation applications sectors.
We design, develop, integrate and validate innovative software solutions based on state-of-the-art technologies in combination with a solid expertise in AI for both civil and defence space ecosystem purposes.
Reaching into space TOGETHER...!
Antwerp Space designs cutting-edge satellite communication technologies that connect the world from orbit. Based in Antwerp, we develop advanced telecom and signal processing solutions for next-generation space missions. Our engineers and researchers tackle complex, real-world challenges every day. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. It's a unique opportunity to explore how your passion for space can translate into real impact.
BELGOSPACE is the Belgian association of space industry, gathering the majority of Belgian companies and research centers active in the field of space technology. BELGOSPACE was created in 1962 at the request of the Government to satisfy the need for coordination of the ELDO and ESRO activities. Since Belgospace has become the industry forum where common business problems and the main options relative to the strategy that Belgium should adopt in the space domain, are discussed. In 2004, the members decided to widen access to the association to educational institutions in Belgium that are active in close relation with the space sector and have significant technological assets. Through this opening to the academic world, Belgospace is the only association, at the federal level, that wants to promote the dialogue between the academic world and industry while defending the interests of the sector at the same time.
Bronze sponsors
With 470 employees across its sites in Charleroi, Leuven and Hasselt, Thales Alenia Space in Belgium is a European Centre of Excellence for Power Electronics for space applications. For more than 60 years, our teams have developed critical technologies for satellites, launchers and orbital infrastructure, with expertise spanning power generation and distribution, electric propulsion, avionics, satellite communications and photovoltaic assemblies.
Today, more than 170 satellites in orbit carry technologies developed in Belgium. Our teams have contributed to major programs including Ariane, Vega, Galileo, Copernicus, ExoMars and Hera, as well as telecommunications constellations such as Globalstar, O3b and Iridium NEXT. Our technologies also support Europe's ambitions in lunar exploration through programs such as Artemis/Orion, MPH, Argonaut and Moonlight.
ConstellR is Europe's leading provider of thermal intelligence for precise monitoring of the planet's temperatures. Through its constellation-as-a-service (CaaS) model, ConstellR harnesses the value of high-precision Land Surface Temperature (LST) measurements captured from space, providing on-demand insights to enable the early detection of trends and anomalies across natural, urban, economic and strategic domains. ConstellR Belgium serves as the group's center of expertise for data platforms and cloud infrastructure, where the team develops and operates the thermal infrared processing chain to transform raw satellite data into actionable insights and analytics.
Space Applications Services delivers cutting edge systems, products, and services for manned and unmanned spaceflight and defence, combining deep engineering expertise with decades of operational experience. As a strategic partner in the Starlab commercial LEO space station, we play a key role in building the future of commercial space stations. Furthermore, the company is engaged in two lunar rover projects. LUVMI-M is a commercially driven lunar mobility solution designed to provide flexible mobility and payload delivery services on the lunar surface. The other rover project is ESA's Lunar Prospecting & Scouting Rover (LPSR) initiative, a mid-class logistics driven rover.
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space.
Moon sponsors
The University of Liège is a public university committed to the scientific, cultural, and economic development of its region. With campuses in Liège, Gembloux, and Arlon, it occupies a strategic position at the heart of Europe and collaborates with nearly 1,000 institutions worldwide.With a community of nearly 30,000 students, ULiège offers a wide range of academic programs covering the humanities, health sciences, and science and technology. It combines a strong educational program with cutting-edge research in fields such as biotechnology, the environment, life sciences, engineering, agronomy, and space sciences. With nearly 6,000 employees, ULiège makes a significant contribution to Wallonia's economic vitality and global influence.Founded in 1817, the University of Liège is firmly focused on the future and aims to play a major role in society.
The University of Namur (UNamur) is committed to delivering high-quality education that places strong emphasis on reflecting on the meaning of humanity and the values that underpin our society. This education is grounded in cutting-edge research that is firmly rooted in contemporary realities and combines scientific excellence with a long-term vision. UNamur also promotes interdisciplinary approaches and fully integrates the human, ethical, and societal dimensions of science and technology. This commitment to excellence is also evident in the field of space. UNamur is highly active in both research and education related to space topics across a wide range of disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and social sciences. In particular, it has recognized expertise in celestial mechanics, astrodynamics, space sustainability, cosmology, atmospheric spectroscopy, planetary geology, onboard artificial intelligence, space economics and outreach. Its researchers conduct experiments aboard the ISS and participate in several space missions (e.g., BepiColombo, JUICE, and PLATO).UNamur is a member of UNIVERSEH, the only European university alliance entirely dedicated to space. This alliance develops innovative educational programmes and ambitious research initiatives addressing the challenges and opportunities of the space sector. Among UNIVERSEH's key objectives are the creation of interdisciplinary and intersectoral learning opportunities, the development of innovative pedagogical models, the strengthening of mobility and multilingualism across Europe, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion both within the alliance and throughout the wider European space ecosystem.
Mercure sponsors
The Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is very active in space-related research. UCLouvain contributes to large-scale international projects in the field of space and collaborates closely with partners whose expertise in this field is well established. The space domain at UCLouvain is essentially transversal. It concerns almost all research institutes of the science and technology sector (among the various topics : telecommunications, instrumental design, cosmology, aeronautics, planetology, astrophysics,...) but also some institutes from health science and humanities sectors. UCLouvain has set up an internal network bringing together the active forces in the space field and called "Louvain4Space".
The Advanced Master of Space Studies delivers a unique 360-degree perspective designed to shape interdisciplinary bridge-builders for the global space sector.
Open to applicants from any Master’s background, the curriculum features a foundational common core that introduces students to all facets of space-related activities.
Students then deepen their expertise by selecting domain-specific electives across space law, policy and business management, space sciences, or space technology and applications.
The programme culminates in a complex, real-world master thesis, alongside hands-on extracurricular networking visits to major aerospace hubs like the European Astronaut Centre and ESA/ESTEC.
This comprehensive approach ensures that over 75% of graduates successfully launch careers in the space industry, research institutions, and governmental policy bodies.
At ULB, space research is driven by hands-on projects conducted across several faculties and closely connected to major international missions. Researchers at the Brussels School of Engineering work on, among other topics, rocket propulsion, vibration control for space telescopes, onboard electronics, and satellite communications. They also design microgravity experiments carried out during parabolic flights, aboard sounding rockets, and on the International Space Station.
Within the Faculty of Sciences, ULB researchers analyse data from the Gaia and IASI satellites, study meteorites and Mars, investigate Antarctic ice melt, and monitor changes in the Earth's atmosphere.
In the Faculty of Medicine, researchers examine the effects of microgravity on astronauts' cardiovascular system, respiration, vision, and brain function.
The University also contributes to the future LISA and Einstein Telescope gravitational-wave observatories, at the intersection of fundamental physics and cutting-edge engineering.
Through BLU-ULB, an interdisciplinary platform bringing together ULB's space expertise, these research activities provide students and early-career professionals with direct access to state-of-the-art laboratories, data, and research projects.
These topics are also central to numerous bachelor's and master's courses, where they connect fundamental scientific knowledge with the current challenges of the space sector.
Located in Brussels, at the heart of Europe, ULB offers an exceptional starting point for building a scientific career and developing expertise in the space domain.
Electric vehicles, self-healing robots, or a rocket reaching for the skies. At the Faculty of Engineering at VUB, science, technology and creativity come together to turn bold ideas into reality. Space is one of the places where this spirit truly takes off. From research into technologies for spaceflight to hands-on student projects, VUB engineers are exploring how to go further. Through Be-Rocket, students put their knowledge into practice by designing, building and launching their own rockets, gaining experience that reaches far beyond the classroom. Saying yes to Engineering at VUB means saying yes to curiosity, innovation and the courage to push boundaries. On a green campus in the heart of Europe, tomorrow's engineers are not just imagining the future. They are building it, and perhaps sending it into space.
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