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Astro Pi Challenge

AstroPi Challenge

The Astro Pi Challenge is an annual ESA science and programming competition that gives students the opportunity to run their code on the International Space Station (ISS). A Raspberry Pi minicomputer was specially expanded and transformed into an AstroPi. 

Equipped with cameras and various environmental sensors, the AstroPi offers students the opportunity to send a visual message to the astronauts or to solve a scientific task on the ISS. The aim is to demonstrate the possibilities of computer programming and encourage students to improve their digital skills and promote their interest in STEM subjects.

An online information event was held on 15.10.2024. Here is the recording (in German).

There are two levels of difficulty:

For Beginners

Mission Zero till 19 Years (suitable from 8 Years)

For advanced users

Mission Space Lab  up to 19 Years

Two new Astro Pis have been on board the ISS since December 2021. The new Astro Pis are presented here:

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