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Updates about the ASE XXIX Planetary Congress

a roadmap to heaven – technology and future science

a roadmap to heaven – technology and future science

a recap of ASE day4 The last public accessible day of the planetary congress takes place in the beautiful venue of the Austrian academy of science. High above the head of the speakers it is written in golden letters: “CAVSARUM […]
#ASE29 goes West, South, East and North

#ASE29 goes West, South, East and North

Yesterday was the traditional ASE Community Day. This means the astronauts and cosmonauts of the Association of Space Explorers visited schools, university, companies, cities and much more. As so many Social Media Reporters were out there to cover the day, […]
“6 years of training for 6 hours in space”

“6 years of training for 6 hours in space”

a recap of day two – daily insights into an astronauts life, perspectives on Asian spaceflight and loads of “born to explore” The day starts with Sergei Krikalov giving an introduction into the history and future of international space programs. […]
“Austria is a small country, but big in space”

“Austria is a small country, but big in space”

A recap of the first day of ASE29: visions on exploration, education and research. „Born to explore“ – this is the motto of the 29th ASE Planetary Congress. Born to explore – a quote which could be viewed as a […]
Born to Explore Contest – a short summary of the winning entries

Born to Explore Contest – a short summary of the winning entries

The first human to land on Mars has already been born. Together with Franz Viehböck and the Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie (Ministry of Transportation, Innovation and Technology) we invited pupils and students of Austrian schools and universities to […]
Community Day Program released

Community Day Program released

Durning one day of the ASE XXIX Planetary Congress astronauts, cosmonauts and taikonauts will visit all federal region of Austria to inspire the next generation of explorers in STEM subjects as well as the broad public. This day is called Community […]
Explorers Dinner & Silent Auction [Tickets available]

Explorers Dinner & Silent Auction [Tickets available]

From 03 – 07 October 2016, 100 space fliers will be in Vienna for their annual Planetary Congress.  During one evening you will get the chance to have dinner together with some of the space fliers and aquire flown space […]
Born to Explore contest: Apply now

Born to Explore contest: Apply now

The Austrian Space Forum announced today the student contest “Born to Explore”.  On the occasion of the 29th ASE Planetary Congress which will take place in Vienna from 03-07 Oct. 2016 students between 6 – 25 years are invited to […]
ASE Executive Committee gives GO for 29th Planetary Congress

ASE Executive Committee gives GO for 29th Planetary Congress

The ASE Executive Committee meeting took place last weekend from 1st – 3rd April 2016 in Vienna. ASE Executive Director Andy Turnage and astronauts, cosmonauts and taikonauts from the international executive committee met with the ASE 2016 host Franz Viehboeck […]
Official XXIX Planetary Congress Poster released

Official XXIX Planetary Congress Poster released

The official poster for the ASE XXIX Planetary Congress from 3-7 October  2016 in Vienna was released. The center image symbolizes the congress host city Vienna with a golden Vienna silhouette and the Edelweiss flower with the Austrian flag in […]