ISU hosted ConnectbyCNES masterclass for Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
As part of the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg’s partnership agreement with the French Space Agency CNES and its motivation to support the development of a local space industry based on space applications, the Eurometropolis and CNES recently organized – in collaboration with the International Space University (ISU) – a unique half-day of training for public authorities […]
ISU Sharing Reflections on EU-Africa Space Relations during EUI Organized Panel
The European University Institute (EUI) recently invited the Head of the International Space University (ISU) Space Policy and Entrepreneurship lab Prof. Nicolas Peter (MSS02) and CEO of the South African Space Agency (SANSA) Dr. Valanathan Munsami (SSP09) to contribute to a panel organized as part of EUI’s Policy Leader Fellows’ talk entitled “Reflections on EU-Africa Space […]
360° View of Space Activities for Earth Observation Organization Eumetsat
From experienced project controllers to newcomers in administration, all 16 handpicked Eumetsat employees benefited from the International Space University’s Executive Space Course (ESC) – the second edition tailored to Eumetsat’s capacity building needs. The interdisciplinary introduction to global space activities of this course provides a 360° view of the space sector from space technology to […]
In Memoriam – Kenneth Rodzinyak – ISU SSP06
All of us at the International Space University (ISU) are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our alumnus Kenneth Rodzinyak, a multi-talented Maritime Patrol Air Navigator and Canadian military dealing with space issues. He attended ISU’s Space Studies Program (SSP06) in Strasbourg, France in 2006. He was an active member of the team project […]
SSP21 Francesco Ventre’s Transport StartUp WALLE Wins Prestigious Award
Congratulations to International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program SSP21 alumnus Francesco Ventre and his startup Walle Mobility for winning the prestigious ANGI Prize – the Innovation Oscar in the category “Mobility & Smart City”. Walle Mobility is an innovative startup based in Brescia (Italy) founded in the May of 2021 by a group of […]
Best Behavior Practice at the International Space University
The top priority of the International Space University (ISU) is to ensure a safe and respectful working and learning environment for students, participants, alumni, staff, and faculty in all its programs and activities. ISU operates in a highly international and cross-cultural environment and as such must follow and promote an exemplary approach. In an ever-changing […]
ISU & SANSA joined forces to offer a successful inaugural course for the African Region
The International Space University (ISU) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) joined forces to offer a successful inaugural Executive Space Course for the African region, held online from 01 to 04 February 2022. The course was attended by 26 professionals from government space agencies (SANSA and Portugal Space) and Angolan National Air Force. […]
Season’s Greetings from the International Space University
On behalf of the International Space University (ISU), we send you our best wishes for this holiday season. We want to express our gratitude to all who have made our achievements possible in these challenging times: students, faculty, staff, sponsors, trustees, alumni, and friends. Thank you. Let’s continue working together, to advance our shared objectives, […]
SHSSP22 TA Blog – Week 1
So it Begins! The 17th of January, 2022 saw the official start of the Southern-Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP22) with the opening ceremony presented by SSP/SHSSP director Kenol Jules. It was the opportunity for our 36 participants to introduce themselves, alongwith several other guest speakers, including our very own ISU president Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund. This […]
SHSSP22 TA Blog – Week 0
Are we ready to launch?The week before the official start of activities for the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2022, the entire crew of this exciting mission was convened to carry out some important activities for the success of this wonderful five-week trip. As usual for the virtual program, the crew was divided into two […]