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The European Astro Pi Challenge 2023/24

Giving young people the chance to run their computer programs in space

The Astro Pi Vis in its flight case.

Choose your mission

Suitable for beginners and primary school children
MISSION ZERO
Send a personalised image to the astronauts on the International Space Station!
1 hour
Age under 19
Suitable for advanced and secondary school children
MISSION SPACE LAB
Run your program on board the International Space Station. Opens on 06/11/23.
9 months
Age under 19

News

I’m happy to hear many students will get to calculate the velocity of my current home, the International Space Station using the Astro Pi. Best of luck from space!

Andreas Mogensen, ESA astronaut

Andreas Mogensen, ESA astronaut