ESERO Austria has been active at the Ars Electronica Center in Linz since 2016 on behalf of ESA and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG. As part of World Space Week, ESERO Austria invites visitors to spend a whole weekend on a journey of discovery into the depths of space.
SA 4.10. – FR 10.10.2025
Admission: valid museum ticket
Language: German
An extensive program of lectures, workshops, special presentations, and themed tours offers something for space enthusiasts of all ages. This year, we are offering a workshop for children up to 12 years of age for ESA’s Moon Camp creative competition.
On behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA), ESERO Austria supports mentors (teachers, educators, group leaders, leisure facilities, etc.) in using the fascination of space to inspire young people to take an interest in STEM subjects. The wide range of offerings includes challenging competitions for students, helpful teaching materials and training for teachers, and other unique offerings for schools and leisure time.
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Deep Space Experience: On the Trail of the Dark Universe
Join astrophysicist Dr. Laila Linke from the University of Innsbruck on a fascinating journey through the universe. In her lecture, she will present the Euclid Mission—a space project that aims to get to the bottom of one of the greatest mysteries of modern astronomy: dark matter and dark energy. (more…)
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Deep Space Focus: Astronomy
How big is our universe? Are there planets outside our solar system where life is possible? How far have we humans ventured into space so far? This journey into the universe in Deep Space 8K addresses all these questions and more.
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Deep Space Special: Through the Galaxy with Tardigrades 11:00
To survive in space, a tardigrade doesn’t even need a space suit. We borrow its superpowers and travel virtually through the galaxy, visiting the International Space Station, a Mars rover on our neighboring planet, and distant solar systems.
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Open Workshop: A micro:bit of Space
Discover the secrets of the universe in a wintery galactic atmosphere and get to know the BBC micro:bit! How do astronauts experience the holidays on the International Space Station (ISS)?
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Open Workshop: Moon Camp
What might everyday life on the moon be like? Where can you get food on Mars? This open workshop will start by exploring the question of what we need to live and how we can meet these basic needs in space.
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Open Workshop: Space Gallery
Unleash your creativity and design your own piece of space art! From futuristic technologies and mysterious solar eclipses to brave astronauts and mysterious moons, the European Space Agency’s creative competition focuses on a new fascinating topic every month.
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Practical Astronomy with a Telescope
Discover the sky with completely new eyes in this course! Learn how to find your way around the starry sky, what fascinating phenomena you can observe, and how to use different types of telescopes.
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Presentation Topic Bin: Space
Exciting themed barrels await young space explorers in the children’s research laboratory! Children aged 6 to 10 can learn all about our solar system and ingenious inventions for space travel in a playful and interactive way. Touching, trying out, and marveling are expressly permitted!
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Space Week Tour
The Space (Week) Tour opens up new perspectives on our planet and beyond. Between global networking, technological development, and the challenges of our time, the tour connects three exhibition areas to a common theme: the relationship between humans, Earth, and space.