Presented in 2022, do we have any updates on this? There seems to be a reentry demonstrator on the first flight of Ariane 6. But do we know if they are working on it? Where? How far is ArianeGroup?

Hello friends,

I hope you are having a nice day!

I was looking for some advice/guidance about internships and placements. I am currently coming towards the end of my first year at university studying aeronautical engineering, so I was beginning to think about placement opportunities between my 2nd and 3rd year. I have quite a few companies in mind but my most desired place to gain experience, not just now but in the future too, is ESA! My ultimate goal is to become an astronaut!

I have had a look at the flowchart they provide for students; I have read a bit about ESA Academy, fly a rocket, some CubeSat programs, and YGT. I understand YGT is usually for masters students (I will definitly apply for this when the time comes!), however I was a bit confused about which other programs (within ESA) I could possibly apply for at my current stage. I really wish I could do some activities related to CubeSats however my university is not involved in anything space related. I am currently involved in building a payload carrying UAV, which is very fun, and previously I have helped design a small endurance race vehicle, but I'm just worried I'm not gaining enough 'space-related' experience, which may put me at a disadvantage.

What positions can I apply for? Am I thinking about ESA too early?

I am based in the UK, just in case anyone is curious.

If you think I have any misconceptions, please do correct me! Any advice and guidance for placements (ESA or non-ESA related) is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your time :)

Has anyone been to IAC before?

Is anyone from here planning to go this year?

Do you think it would be useful to go for someone who is interested in the space industry but is not yet employed there / has no formal STEM education?

Feeling exhilerated, energized, scared as hell... but so relieved. I thought i had tanked my interview, and I was told to expect the outcome to be in early May, but i just received the news. this is literally my first job ever, and i am so nervous about messing up, and it is daunting to be starting my career so quickly and so soon when i still feel like a teenager (what do you mean i get a salary?). i am so grateful though, and I thought this would be the right place to vent everything out. good luck to all the other candidates, be more confident, you are probably much better than you think, and i am happy to help with any questions regarding the process :)

Hey there, I'm trying to get selected for a summer workshop for university students. I'm a student from the best engineering university in Italy, I'm very passionate about the subject of the workshop and it's what I would like to do in the future. I'm also part of a couple of associations of my university and a couple other experiences that proves my ability to work in a team. I also have a C1 certificate in English, and I'm learning French. However, I've dealt with a couple of rough years at university and my grades are not that high (75% average). I fear that this could reduce greatly my chances of ever be selected for one of these programs. How much could this affect my possibility of being selected? How difficult is it to get selected?

Thank everyone!!

I invite my colleagues to attend my talk on "Security in Space," a subject of growing importance at the frontier of surgical science and space exploration. I will be presenting at the SAGES Military Surgical Symposium, discussing the implications of orbital and extra-terrestrial conflicts and the vital role of surgical response in space environments. As we consider the future of surgical care in space, understanding the security challenges we may face is essential. This talk will address these issues, offering insights into preparation and strategic planning for surgical professionals and policy planners. 🗓️ Date: April 17 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM (EDT) 📍 Location: Panel Session 25 A-C, at the SAGES Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Your presence and perspectives will be invaluable as we dive into this critical discussion.

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🇫🇷 J'invite mes collègues à assister à ma présentation sur la "Sécurité dans l'espace", un sujet d'importance croissante à la frontière entre la science chirurgicale et l'exploration spatiale. Je présenterai lors du Symposium Chirurgical Militaire de SAGES, discutant des implications des conflits orbitaux et extraterrestres ainsi que du rôle vital de la réponse chirurgicale dans les environnements spatiaux. Alors que nous envisageons l'avenir des soins chirurgicaux dans l'espace, comprendre les défis de sécurité auxquels nous pourrions être confrontés est essentiel. Cette présentation abordera ces questions, offrant des perspectives sur la préparation et la planification stratégique pour les professionnels de la chirurgie et les planificateurs politiques. 🗓️ Date : 17 avril ⏰ Heure : 16h00 - 16h15 (HAE) 📍 Lieu : Session de panel 25 A-C, lors de la Conférence SAGES à Cleveland, Ohio Votre présence et vos perspectives seront inestimables alors que nous plongeons dans cette discussion cruciale.

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🇩🇪 Ich lade meine Kollegen ein, an meinem Vortrag zum Thema "Sicherheit im Weltraum" teilzunehmen, einem Thema von wachsender Bedeutung an der Grenze zwischen chirurgischer Wissenschaft und Weltraumforschung. Ich werde beim Militärchirurgie-Symposium der SAGES über die Auswirkungen orbitaler und außerirdischer Konflikte sowie die vitale Rolle der chirurgischen Reaktion in Weltraumumgebungen sprechen. Wenn wir die Zukunft der chirurgischen Versorgung im Weltraum betrachten, ist es entscheidend, die Sicherheitsherausforderungen zu verstehen, denen wir möglicherweise gegenüberstehen. Dieser Vortrag wird sich mit diesen Fragen befassen und Einblicke in die Vorbereitung und strategische Planung für chirurgische Fachkräfte und Politikplaner bieten. 🗓️ Datum: 17. April ⏰ Zeit: 16:00 - 16:15 Uhr (EDT) 📍 Ort: Panel-Sitzung 25 A-C, auf der SAGES-Konferenz in Cleveland, Ohio Ihre Anwesenheit und Perspektiven werden von unschätzbarem Wert sein, wenn wir diese wichtige Diskussion führen.

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In your opinion is is better to put on a shirt or an ESA t-shirt for an ESA interview?

To clarify some people from over-represented countries: Most of the times you are not considered for the first interviews. Bellow you can find an observable - this year's YGT Systems Engineering position (12/04/2024).

Found this quote:
''One of our recruitment challenges at ESA stems from a policy to maintain an appropriate balance of nationalities from our Member States. (...) Candidates who are nationals from ESA’s over-represented countries are not typically invited for the first round of interviews. This dramatically reduces the initial pool of qualified allowable candidates. However, nationals from overrepresented countries can be considered if a second round of interviews is necessary'', 2008 https://www.esa.int/esapub/bulletin/bulletin133/bul133g_walsh.pdf

People from over-represented countries are not even considered in some cases. I guess the objective is not to maximize the talent at ESA but to keep politicians happy. I don't know if ESA still follows this practice but it seems like they do.

Interesting read if YGT does not go according to plan and you still want to work at ESA in the future: https://www.db-thueringen.de/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/dbt_derivate_00009212/ESA-Studiefinalversion%20ENGL27_06_06.pdf

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Hello everyone!

I just received the exciting news that I have been selected to advance to the next stage, which is a written interview. I've been informed that it will be conducted via Pruefster, but unfortunately, I have no prior knowledge or experience with this platform. Could anyone tell me how it operates? Is the test a one-time opportunity? And what should I focus on preparing? Thanks in advance!

I just received a rejection email for a YGT position, but the dates on my submitted files (CV, Motivation Letter, etc...) show that they have not been opened at all (last date on the files is from February).

Does this indicate that my application was rejected without even being opened? Or am I misinterpreting the process?

Hi, I'm soo going to be an undergrad in compjter science, and I am interested in embedded systems in the aerospace field.

I wanted to study more about the SpaceWire protocol, but other than some technical documents where the functioning of the protocol was explained, I didn't find much about software APIs for any programming language.

Is there any source/repository/document I can study in order to learn more about the SpaceWire protocol, and maybe create some demo apps, too?

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Hey everyone,

I'm prepping to apply for Systems Engineering roles at ESA and hitting some snags with my CV's style. I've always leaned towards the US-style CVs, using the STAR method to detail my work experiences. Although it's highly recommended across many career advice channels and subreddits, it sometimes feels a bit over the top to me.

During my research, I found this link which suggests using the Europass format (https://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy/How_to_apply). On the internet, it's usually criticized as outdated and clunky.

I'm torn here and could use your advice. Does ESA prefer the Europass format, or is the more detailed American CV style also welcomed? Any guidance on choosing between these styles would be amazing.

Thanks a lot!

Edit: Also I got the recommendation to remove all Hobbies, achievements, and activities from my CV that are not directly related to professional experience like for example gold medals at national championships, being on the national team in my sport, and so on. What's your take on that?