The programme offers journalists the opportunity to visit ESA’s science hub in Spain and to take part in a dedicated media briefing with ESA spokespeople, including Prof. Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science and Head of ESAC, and ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez.
This year, ESA will be joined by the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), highlighting Spain’s key contribution to Europe’s space exploration.
Media programme (11:00–12:00 CEST)
Roundtable with the participation of:
Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science and Head of ESAC
Juan Carlos Cortés, Director Spanish Space Agency (AEE)
Christophe Arviset, ESA Head of Data Science and Archive Division
Pablo Álvarez, ESA Astronaut
What to expect from ESAC Open Day
The day will feature stage talks and more than 30 activities for all ages, including:
Guided tours of ESAC, ESA’s “Window on the Universe”
Talks with ESA scientists, engineers and astronauts
Interactive workshops for all ages: astronaut training, asteroid hunting, LEGO space missions, rocket launches and more
Immersive experiences: 3D exploration of the Solar System, Earth observation, and virtual mission tours
Media registration
Please register via the online form no later than 15:00 CEST on Friday, 3 October 2025. Registration is mandatory for access.
Media registration form: https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form/
Getting to ESAC: https://www.esa.int/es/articles/about-us/meet-us/sites-and-establishments/esa-esac/getting-to-esac
Contact ESAC: https://www.esa.int/es/articles/about-us/meet-us/sites-and-establishments/esa-esac/contact-esac
Media contact
For further details, please contact: communicacionesac@esa.int
The programme offers journalists the opportunity to visit ESA’s science hub in Spain and to take part in a dedicated media briefing with ESA spokespeople, including Prof. Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science and Head of ESAC, and ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez.
This year, ESA will be joined by the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), highlighting Spain’s key contribution to Europe’s space exploration.
Media programme (11:00–12:00 CEST)
Roundtable with the participation of:
Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science and Head of ESAC
Juan Carlos Cortés, Director Spanish Space Agency (AEE)
Christophe Arviset, ESA Head of Data Science and Archive Division
Pablo Álvarez, ESA Astronaut
What to expect from ESAC Open Day
The day will feature stage talks and more than 30 activities for all ages, including:
Guided tours of ESAC, ESA’s “Window on the Universe”
Talks with ESA scientists, engineers and astronauts
Interactive workshops for all ages: astronaut training, asteroid hunting, LEGO space missions, rocket launches and more
Immersive experiences: 3D exploration of the Solar System, Earth observation, and virtual mission tours
Media registration
Please register via the online form no later than 15:00 CEST on Friday, 3 October 2025. Registration is mandatory for access.
Media registration form: https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form/
Getting to ESAC: https://www.esa.int/es/articles/about-us/meet-us/sites-and-establishments/esa-esac/getting-to-esac
Contact ESAC: https://www.esa.int/es/articles/about-us/meet-us/sites-and-establishments/esa-esac/contact-esac
Media contact
For further details, please contact: communicacionesac@esa.int