Space Technology and Exploration at Otaniemi

Explore satellites and spacecraft models at the Space Expo and hear talks about Finnish space technology and new satellite data applications.

Join us for an exciting evening full of space exploration insights. The Space Expo showcases Aalto University's satellite projects and the European Space Agency's spacecraft models, along with presentations by renowned experts.

Event Details

When: 22.1.2026, 17:00 - 20:00

Space Expo: Opens to the public from 17:00 - 19:00. Featuring Aalto satellites, ESA spacecraft models, and Finnish Geospatial Research Institute's research exhibition.

Guided Tours: Start at 17:15 and 18:15

Lectures:

• 17:30 - 18:10: Suomalainen avaruusteknologia by Prof. Jaan Praks of Aalto University (in Finnish)
• 18:10 - 18:50: European Space Agency Planetary Exploration Highlights for 2026–2035 by Dr. Michael Küppers of ESA (in English)
• 18:50 - 19:30: Avaruustoiminnan riippuvuus geodesiasta by Prof. Hannu Koivula of Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (in Finnish)
• 19:30 - 20:00: Miten asteroiditörmäys mahdollisti elämälle suotuisat olosuhteet Lappajärven meteoriittikraatterissa? by Geologist Satu Hietala of Geological Survey of Finland (in Finnish)

Where: Aalto University Dipoli building, Lumituuli lecture hall, Otakaari 24, Espoo – 5 min walk from the Aalto University metro station (the venue is fully accessible)

Streaming Links: The streaming links will be posted a couple of days before the event.

Capacity: 250 people