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Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sascha Patrick Quanz
VVZ CR 5.0

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:39

Abstract

Lecture Series about selected topics of space research and exploration consisting of individual talks given by different leading experts from academia and industry.

Objective

Attending students will - experience the interdisciplinarity of space research and exploration spanning physics, engineering, geosciences, biology and more - get familiar with the Swiss space research and industry landscape - enhance 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 lectures, 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. We have the following speakers for this term: 16.09. - Prof. Sascha Quanz (ETH Zürich): The LIFE mission 23.09. - Dr. Anna Kubik (ETH Zürich): Orbital Dynamics 30.09. - Dr. Jennifer Wadsworth (Phi-Lab, PSI): Astrobiology 07.10. - Rick Röthlisberger (Rocket Factory Augsburg): tba 14.10. - Dr. Florian Kehl (ETH Zürich): Robotics and In-Situ Measurements in Space 21.10. - Dr. Claudia Röösli (UZH): Earth Observation 28.10. - Dr. Adrian Glauser (ETH Zürich): James Webb Space Telescope 04.11. - Maximilian Kirchhoff (ETH Zürich): tba 11.11. - Rabea Rogge (Astronaut, NTNU): tba 18.11. - Prof. Louise Harra (ETH Zürich, PMOD/WRC): Solar Exploration 25.11. - Prof. Claude Nicollier (ESA Astronaut, EPFL): Close Encounters with Hubble 02.12. - Prof. Thomas Zurbuchen (ETH Zürich): Managing and Leading Large Teams and Organizations 09.12. - Dr. Thomas Reiter (ESA Astronaut): Firsthand Insights into MIR & ISS 16.12. - Dr. Jutta Hübner (ESA Spacecraft Operations Engineer): tba

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
80% lecture attendance; active contributions in Q&A sessions; 2-page written final assignment

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (HG E 1.1)
2 h weekly

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