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BOE-A-2026-4952 ·2 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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STEM High School and University Students: Call for Applications for the 'Astronaut for a Day' 2026 Programme

The Spanish Space Agency has announced the 2026 pilot edition of the 'Astronaut for a Day' programme, which includes educational activities and a parabolic flight in microgravity conditions (art. 1). Selected participants will serve as Space Ambassadors to promote the space sector (art. 1.2). The call is governed by Order CNU/130/2026 (art. 2).

In 3 key points

  1. The programme culminates in a parabolic flight under microgravity conditions (art. 1.2). (art. 1.2)
  2. A motivation video of maximum 45 seconds for high school students (art. 9.3.a). (art. 9.3.a)
  3. A motivation video of maximum 60 seconds for STEM university students (art. 9.3.b). (art. 9.3.b)

How it affects those involved

For high school and university students in STEM fields, the call offers the opportunity to participate in outreach activities and experience weightlessness through a parabolic flight (art. 1). Candidates must submit a motivation video meeting specific technical and content requirements based on their educational level (art. 9).

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2026-03-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
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