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Aarhus University Interdisciplinary Centre for Space and Earth Observations
Supporting and conducting space related research on the highest level is one of the SpaCe key focus areas
The education of university students in space related areas is one of the key focus themes in SpaCe
Using space related science to address sustainability and other all important issues is one of the key SpaCe themes.
The Danish government has decided to invest over 135 million DKK in six ESA programs that promote technology development and space research within green transition, telecommunications, and societal security. This investment opens new doors for Danish researchers and companies, strengthening Denmark's role in the space sector.
On the 31st of January, SpaCe – Aarhus Space Centre hosted the AU SpaCe Day 2025, bringing together researchers, students and affiliated experts, to explore the latest advancements in space research. Held at the AIAS, the event offered a packed program with keynote speakers, thematic splinter sessions/workshops, and collaborative discussions.
ESAs astrometric satellite Gaia has confirmed the existence of an exoplanet for the first time. The discovery is published on 4 February 2025 in a paper in Astrophysical Journal. The discovery team is led by Guðmundur Stefánsson (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) and Simon Albrecht and Marcus Marcussen of IFA are co-authors
Join the first BIOSPACE25 Conference, organized by ESA and partners.
Join us at this symposium, which primary goal is to introduce and discuss current trends in the development and exploration of lightweight materials and structures
Join us for a lecture and tour by Jonathan Merrison. He will teach about the Mars lab at The Department of Physics and Astronomy, its unique abilities and uses in the context of space science.
Place: Meeting in buling 1520-732. After the lecture the group will move to the lab.
Come join!
SpaCe is one of Aarhus University's interdisciplinary thematic centres working on developing solutions to the World's Grand Challenges. Here are the others.
