2021 Schedule
The programme Fly Your Thesis! is composed of 5 main phases, from the idea of the experiment to the data analysis. Please visit the Programme phases page to have a detailed description of each stage and the expected deliverables. The table below defines the milestones for the edition FYT 2021.
| Phase | Content | Deadline |
| A.1 | Project definition and writing of the proposal for all applicants | October 4, 2020, 23:59 CET |
| A.2 | Review of experiment proposal and shortlisting of teams | Results will be announced October 9, 2020 at latest |
| B.1 | Completing the Experiment Safety Data Package (ESDP) for shortlisted teams | October 18, 2020, 23:59 CET |
| B.2 | Selection Workshop at ESA/ESTEC |
Workshop: November, 12-13, 2020 Selected teams announcement within 2 weeks |
| C. | Training workshop and experiment development | - Training workshop at the Training and Learning Centre in ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium: January 26 - 29, 2021 - Several iterations of the Experiment Report and ESDP will be delivered to ESA Education Office and Novespace experts before the campaign on a case by case basis. |
| D. | Parabolic flight campaign | November 2021 (exact dates – TBD) |
| E. | Analysis of results | 4 months after the campaign |
Please note that those dates can be subject to change due to external factors.