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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Landkönnunarhátíð 2021 – Explorer Festival 2021
From December 3rd to 5th, 2021, Space Iceland and The Exploration Museum in Húsavík are teaming up for the Annual Explorers Festival! This seventh edition of the festival will bring together explorers, scientists, and space enthusiasts for an inspiring series of talks, exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings, all celebrating the spirit of exploration. This year,…
