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  • FPCUP Hackathon 2025

    FPCUP Hackathon 2025

    Copernicus FPCUP Hackathon coming in February 2025 Copernicus FPCUP hackathon 2025 verður haldið á vetrarmánuðum 2025. Nánar síðar. 


  • Image of the day

    Image of the day

    Check out the Copernicus Image of the day initiative


  • Cassini Hackathon 2024

    Cassini Hackathon 2024

    13-15 September Are you ready to apply your skills and knowledge to solve global challenges and make a positive impact? We are looking for determined innovators passionate about developing sustainable, environmental or green solutions. No previous space experience is required. Choose a challenge that interests you, and leverage EU space technologies to support the transition to…


  • NextGen 2023

    NextGen 2023

    What is NextGen? Space Iceland’s NextGen initiative is dedicated to fostering educational and cultural outreach related to space exploration. One of the rewarding aspects of their work includes providing opportunities for university students and researchers to engage in space-related projects. NextGen 2023 In 2023, Space Iceland’s NextGen initiative continued its mission to engage university students…


  • Reykjavík Big Bang Festival

    Reykjavík Big Bang Festival

    “One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is opportunities for educational and cultural outreach related to space via our Space Iceland NextGen project” – Space Iceland. A few weeks back, Space Iceland participated in Reykjavík Big Bang festival on The Golden Records project. Children from all over Iceland worked together to update the…


  • 25th Copernicus Anniversary

    25th Copernicus Anniversary

    Check out the Copernicus Official Event: https://www.copernicus.eu/en/events/events/save-date-25th-anniversary-copernicus Check out the icelandic event: Copernicus Programme celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of advancements in Earth observation and environmental monitoring. To commemorate this milestone, Space Iceland hosted a special event titled “Copernicus Afmæliskaffi” on June 8, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM GMT. The gathering…


  • Geimdagurinn – Space Days

    Geimdagurinn – Space Days

    On April 27, 2023, the town of Patreksfjörður will host Geimdagurinn – Space Days, an exciting event dedicated to space exploration and science! The event will take place at Skjaldborgarbíó and is organized by Space Iceland as part of the FPCUP project. Program Highlights ✨ Entertainment Intro – A fun and engaging start to the…


  • Landkönnunarhátíð 2022 – Explorer Festival 2022

    Landkönnunarhátíð 2022 – Explorer Festival 2022

    On the weekend of November 18-20, 2022, the town of Húsavík once again became a hub for adventurers, scientists, and space enthusiasts during the Explorers Festival 2022. Hosted by Space Iceland and The Exploration Museum, this annual festival brought together leading experts and passionate explorers to celebrate discovery, innovation, and Iceland’s growing role in space…


  • NextGen 2022

    NextGen 2022

    What is NextGen? Space Iceland’s NextGen initiative is dedicated to fostering educational and cultural outreach related to space exploration. One of the rewarding aspects of their work includes providing opportunities for university students and researchers to engage in space-related projects. NextGen 2022 In 2022, Space Iceland’s NextGen initiative continued its mission to inspire and engage…


  • Promoting use of Copernicus in Iceland

    FPCUP aðgerð miðar að því að auka notkun Copernicus gagna og þjónustu á Íslandi og vekja athygli á þeim miklu samfélagslegu og efnahagslegu ávinningi sem Ísland getur fengið frá Copernicus. Ísland er land með mörg náttúruleg áskoranir. Með fámenna þjóð og tiltölulega stórt svæði er það mjög gagnlegt að geta fylgst með náttúrunni úr geimnum.…