ESA Open Days at ESTEC 2025

On 11 & 12 October 2025, the European Space Agency’s ESTEC opened its doors to over 10,000 visitors – inviting people from every walk of life to enter the immersive and captivating world of ESA’ technical heart. The ESA Open Day for people with disability kicked off on Saturday, providing accessible pathways and programs for visitors, together with their families, and carers, to follow, learn and play at their own pace, proving an opportunity for all. On Sunday, thousands of excited visitors explored ESTEC alongside space engineers and astronauts alike. Whether engaging with ESA experts in space, engineering, and science or getting up close to real space hardware, the ESA Open Days aimed to show visitors the impact our incredible colleagues and community have on Europe’s prosperity, technological leadership, and our mission to inspire the next generation.