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Ad Astra Summit 2025

On 3 April 2025, the second Ad Astra Summit will take place at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Hosted by CESAH, this annual conference is a premier platform for innovations within and for the space industry.

The event will feature opportunities to engage with participants, converse with start-ups at exhibition stands, have spontaneous discussions over lunch or coffee, and connect with technology brokers in dedicated meeting areas.

Attendees will discover new technologies from and for the space industry as start-ups showcase their latest developments, highlighting innovations from Darmstadt. Additionally, participants will be able to attend presentations on the latest research, mission planning at ESOC, and the ESA Business Incubation Programme.

Please note that the event will be held in German.

For further details on the programme and registration, please visit the event website by clicking on the button below. 

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