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Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:55
Abstract
Lecture Series about topics of space research and exploration consisting of individual talks giving by different leading experts from industry and academia.
Objective
Attending students will • experience the interdisciplinarity of space research and exploration spanning physics, engineering, geosciences, biology and more • be familiarized with the Swiss space research and industry sector • improve their communication skills by broadening their research horizon • have the opportunity for direct learning by posing questions to experts
Content
The field of space research and exploration is intrinsically interdisciplinary. Cutting edge space activities are dominated by an interplay between the scientifically desirable and the technologically possible. The ‘Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration’ aims to shed light on key questions engaged by leading scientists and engineers today. It consists of weekly lecture, given by different speakers with vast experience in their respective field (e.g., Human Spaceflight, System Engineering of Spacecraft, Space Life Sciences, Space-based astrophysics). Subsequent to the talk, the student will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding by asking questions to the presenter in a moderated Q&A. Confirmed speakers include: 21.09.: Prof. Sascha P. Quanz (ETH Zürich); Professor for Exoplanets 28.09.: Dr. Anna Kubik (ETH Zürich); Senior Scientist for Orbital Dynamics 12.10.: Dr. Andrea Fortier (University of Bern); CHEOPS Instrument Scientist 19.10.: Prof. Volker Gass (EPFL Lausanne); Director of Space Innovation 26.10.: Dr. Hendrik Kolvenbach (ETH Zürich); Postdoctoral Researcher for Space Robotics 02.11.: Deborah Müller (RUAG Space); Director of Innovation & Business Development 16.11. & 21.12.: Prof. Claude Nicollier (EPFL Lausanne); Professor Emeritus, EPFL and former Astronaut 23.11.: Dr. Adrian Glauser (ETH Zürich); Senior Scientist for Astronomical Instrumentation 30.11.: Prof. Louise Harra (ETH Zürich); Professor of Solar Astrophysics 17.12.: Prof. Didier Queloz (ETH Zürich / Cambridge); Professor for Exoplanets
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration |
|
2 h weekly |