We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd workshop on Building Launcher Autonomy and Safety through New Technologies (BLAST), to be held only in-person on:
Wednesday, 9th April 2025
at ESA-ESTEC (no video link available)
The objective of this 2nd edition is:
- To provide a networking opportunity for the European launcher GNC community
- To gather inputs that will be used in the preparation of an ESA activity on the topic of Verification & Validation (V&V) for launchers
The list of techniques and applications covered in the workshop can be found here.
Structure of the workshop
The BLAST workshop is structured in an interactive and dynamic fashion to foster discussion, featuring:
- Formal presentations by invited speakers
- Technical splinter workgroup discussions
- Mini-poster sessions: if you have a poster on your experience in the area of V&V, feel free to bring it and we will display it during the event!
For additional information, please see the agenda tab.
Conditions for participation
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory and subject to the following conditions:
- Access to the workshop is restricted to nationals of ESA Member States with permanent affiliation to organisations based in ESA Member States
- Registration will be subject to approval: please wait for the approval confirmation before planning your trip!
- Spaces are unfortunately limited, therefore:
- Please register only if you are sure that you can make it to the workshop
- Registrations will be processed on a first-come first-served basis, so do not delay in registering
- Students are encouraged to participate; however, their registration is subject to seat availability, with priority given to industry and academia professionals
You may now apply for the workshop here.
Application
Application for this event is currently open.
