Space at ETH Zurich
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- internal page chevron_right ETH Zurich | Space - What we offer
- internal page chevron_right Latest space news
- internal page chevron_right Space initiatives in Switzerland
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ETH Zurich is involved in many space-related projects and frequently collaborates with top-tier players in the global space ecosystem. Collaborations and contributions cover both scientific and technological aspects and include fields such as astrophysics, earth observation, navigation systems, robotics and many more.
ETH Zurich | Space has been created with the purpose of building synergies between space activities at ETH Zurich, boosting their visibility, and providing support for project planning, funding generation, and consortia building. External entities are welcome to get in touch with us to foster collaboration.
ETH Zurich covers a broad spectrum of space activities. For some of them we provide more details below. For a comprehensive overview, see document below, or contact us.
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We support ETH Zurich members in all phases of a project.
Our team has extensive practical experience from the space industry and in collaboration with agencies. They are happy to support you:
- Researchers: get in touch directly with us
- Start-ups: who are interested in or related to space, go to: external pagewww.esabic.chcall_made
- Industry partners: get in touch directly with us
The following shows space initiatives where ETH Zurich has the lead or is involved.
For an overview of other national initatives, as well as universities with groups doing space research in Switzerland, check out the document DownloadMap Swiss Space Ecosystem (PDF, 480 KB)vertical_align_bottom. Please contact us if something is missing.
Business incubation program for startups with a "space connection". With ESA and a large partner network, ESA BIC CH offers an extensive support package plus 200k EUR. A team at ETH has the lead.
SXS is the platform for the promotion of space. EPFL is the leading house and ETH is one of four partners. SXS can help to bring your technology early in line with the ESA roadmap (contact Deborah below).
Student space association led by ETH students, working on rockets, cubesats, propulsion systems, and other space related projects.
Swiss Committee on Space Research (CSR), part of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), coordinates and stimulates space research in Switzerland. ETH is a member of the committee.
Led by EPFL. Bringing together industry and academic institutions to foster space technologies. ETH is a member.
Swissmem has a dedicated group for Space (SSIG), and ETH is a guest.
Space campus enables the contribution of young talents in space technologies relevant to the Swiss Armed Forces.
Director of ETH Zurich | Space
Technical support for space-related activities
Co-operative lead ETH Zurich | Space
ETH Zurich | Space
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Weinbergstrasse 41
8092 Zürich
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The protected pageinternal page (for ETH members only)lock contains access to a list of space related funding opportunities in Switzerland and beyond. More content to follow.