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ESA Academy, in collaboration with European partners, supports students and student teams working on rocket projects by providing technical training, hands-on educational opportunities, and access to experts from across the space sector. 

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Targeted specifically at first- and second-year higher education students (e.g. Bachelor-level), the Rocketry Training Programme offers a multidisciplinary introduction to the field of rocketry and the broader space sector. No prior experience or background in rocketry is required – only curiosity and motivation to learn.


The European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC), organized by the Portuguese Space Agency, is Europe’s largest university rocket competition, providing student teams with the unique opportunity to design, build, test, and launch their own rockets in a professional and competitive environment. By providing a challenging, real-world environment, EuRoC helps students develop practical engineering skills, gain hands-on experience in rocket operations, and prepares them for careers in the European space and launcher sectors.