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CanSat | 2026 National Finals
The national final of the European Cansat High School 2026 project was held on April 3 and 4 at the Coulommiers-Voisins airfield. Organized by CNES and Planète Sciences, the event gave the 20 teams participating in the project the opportunity to present their work and launch their CanSats via rocket.
Space Gallery Competition | Space Weather
On 9 April 2026, the new SMILE satellite will be launched into space by the ESA with the aim of studying the interactions between the solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere. In this context, the European Space Agency has chosen ‘Space Weather’ as the theme for the Space Gallery Competition. Polar auroras, particle showers – what might space weather look like?
The ESERO program is celebrating its 20th anniversary
For 20 years, ESERO has been introducing the European space sector to millions of students and teachers. This program has inspired and played a major role in promoting and sharing European values and ambitions regarding space and society.
Space Gallery Competition | Exploring Earth
To mark the launch of the Celeste constellation in March by the ESA, the European Space Agency has chosen “Exploring Earth” as the theme for its Space Gallery Competition. Whether it's the Eiffel Tower, the Himalayas, or the Sahara Desert, show us what your favorite place looks like from space.
Webconference: ‘AI serving astronauts’
As in many fields, artificial intelligence will play a major role in space exploration. In this context, on Thursday 5 February 2026, CNES organised an online conference as part of the Moon Camp and Mission X projects. Presented by CNES engineer Denis Baron, it was an opportunity for more than 1,000 students to learn how artificial intelligence could help astronauts on future manned missions.
Webconference: “Light pollution as seen by satellites”
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, CNES organized an online conference as part of the Climate Detectives project. Presented by CNES engineer Marie-Odile Marché, it was an opportunity for more than 750 students to learn how satellites can be used to study light pollution.
Space Gallery Competition | Science in space
For its February 2026 competition, ESA has chosen to focus on experiments carried out by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. This is your chance to create your own scientific experiment that could be tested in microgravity by Sophie Adenot and her colleagues.
Mission X | 30 minutes a day in the life of an astronaut!
Congratulations to all the teams who took part in the “Astronauts' Daily Training” challenge! It was an opportunity for everyone to discover the lives of astronauts on the ISS and on Earth.
Space Gallery Competition | Winter Space Art Competition
For its winter contest, ESA has chosen to celebrate 10 years of the Astro Pi project with the theme “Pixel Art.” So grab your computer, your art supplies... and get creative.
Back to school 2025-2065 | Space in your class!
The schedule for ESA's recurring projects, coordinated in France by CNES via ESERO France, is available for the 2025-2026 edition.
Climate Detectives | French apprentice scientists at the Climate Detectives Summit
The Climate Detectives Challenge aims to introduce students to the scientific method by conducting a research project related to climate or biodiversity. This year, 374 students took part in the project, and one of the French teams was also able to travel to ESA's ESRIN center in Italy to present their work at the 2025 Climate Detectives Summit!
Festival Education Jeunesse | ESERO France at the Toulouse Space Festival!
For its first edition, the ESERO France team participated in the Festival Education Jeunesse organized by CNES during the Toulouse Space Festival. This was an opportunity for nearly 2,000 children and their families to discover ESERO's educational projects through conferences and numerous fun workshops!
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