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Two asteroids received Romanian names: (10466) Marius-Ioan (Piso) and (10707) Prunariu
10.05.2017
ROSA President participates at the Space Agency Leaders Panel, during the 33rd Space Symposium
10.04.2017
The 54th edition of the STSC UN-COPUOS
01.02.2017
ESA Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2016, Switzerland
23.12.2016

NEWS

Join the Innovation Exchange — Fuel the Future ESA contest

The European Space Agency (ESA) has open registrations for "The Innovation Exchange – Fuel the Future" contest, which aims to facilitate the development of a competitive European ecosystem of entrepreneurs and start-up companies that develop solutions to some of society's current and future challenges.

Live Seminar: Paradigm Shifts and Future Prospects in Earth Observations

The European Space Agency (ESA) is holding the ‘Paradigm Shifts and Future Prospects in Earth Observation’ seminar at its establishment in Italy on 11 May 2017. Those interested are invited to follow the live webstream throughout the day.

Leading international industry players from companies including Google Earth, Microsoft and SAP will discuss the changing trends and prospects for remote sensing.

Two asteroids in the Solar System received Romanian names: (10466) Marius-Ioan (Piso) and (10707) Prunariu

Two asteroids are now named after Dr. Phys. Marius-Ioan Piso, President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), and Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, the first and only Romanian cosmonaut. The new asteroid names ─ (10466) Marius-Ioan (Piso) and (10707) Prunariu ─ have been announced in the circular published by the International Astronomical Union in April 2017. The names have been suggested by the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy.

Registration Open for Using the Copernicus Marine Data Stream for Ocean Applications

The Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) invites early carrier scientists from Romania to participate at the "Using the Copernicus Marine Data Stream for Ocean Applications” training, which will take place online from 21 to 25 August, and from 4 to 8 September in Oostende, Belgium. The deadline for applications is 7 June 2017. 

EVENTS

Book launch ”Ask the Astronaut” by Tom Jones

The Honorary President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), Dumitru Dorin Prunariu will participate at the launch of the book "Ask the Astronaut" by Tom Jones. The event will take place on 24 May, at 14:00, at Bookfest, Romexpo, Arena Hall, C1 building. Mr. Prunariu signed the preface of the book and is a guest speaker at the event.

The Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) and the State Space Agency of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the exploration and peaceful use of outer space

On 27 April 2017, Mr. Marius – Ioan Piso, President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) and Mr. Golub Oleksandr, First Deputy Head of the State Space Agency of Ukraine, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two states, committing to cooperate for the exploration and peaceful use of outer space.

The largest international hackaton, NASA Space Apps Challenge 2017, returns to Romania

The largest hackathon held at an international level, NASA Space Apps Challenge, will take place on 29 – 30 April 2017. The event is organised for the first time in Bucharest and Timisoara, while Cluj-Napoca will host its second edition. The Honorary President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), Dumitru Dorin Prunariu, will participate as a special guest at the Bucharest pre-event.

ROSA President participates at the Space Agency Leaders Panel, during the 33rd Space Symposium

On April 4 2017, Dr. Phys. Marius-Ioan Piso, President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), was invited at the Space Agency Leaders Panel, organised during the 33rd Space Symposium — one of the most renowned global events in the space sector. The panel approached the most urgent global space issues, presented from the view point of 15 of the world’s most important space agencies leaders.

EDUCATIONAL NEWS

The winners of the 2017 National CanSat Competition

The finals of the 2017 National CanSat Competition took place on 19 – 23 April. The event was organised by ESERO Romania, a project of the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA).

Open registrations for the 2018 Fly Your Thesis! programme

The Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) invites Romanian Master and PhD students to participate at the 2018 edition of the „Fly Your Thesis!” programme, which gives participants the opportunity to run an experiment during parabolic flights. The deadline to register is 10 September 2017.

The 2017 CanSat Competition Finals, Ploiesti, 19 – 23 April

Starting from 19 April and until 23 April, seven student teams participate at the finals of the 2017 National CanSat Competition. The event is organised by ESERO Romania and it will take place at the Elie Radu Technical College and the George Valentin Bibescu Aerodrome in Ploiesti.

Open registrations for the 2018 “Drop Your Thesis!” programme

The Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) invites Romanian students interested in conducting experiments in the field of microgravity to apply to the 2018 edition of the “Drop Your Thesis!” programme, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), through its Education Office. The students can register no later than 5 November 2017.

ROSA PRESIDENT

President of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) since 2004 and, at the same time CEO starting 1995, Marius-Ioan Piso, PhD, coordinates the Agency's activity on three strategic directions.

 

STAR PROGRAMME

The Programme for Research, Development and Innovation STAR offers national support for implementing the Agreement between Romania and ESA regarding Romania's accession to the ESA Convention.

COMPETENCE CENTRES

The Space Technology Competences Centres aim at increasing the international competitiveness and visibility of Romania's space science and technology.

SPACE INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA

Economic entities in Romania that are active in the space sector..

SPACE RESEARCH IN ROMANIA

Romania's research community leading space research, development and technological projects.

ESERO ROMANIA

The European Space Education Resource Office — ESERO Romania uses the fascination of space to encourage teaching and learning STEM subjects.

ESA

ESA is an international organisation with 22 member states, whose mission is to elaborate and implement the European space programme. Romania is a member state since 2011.

ITT

The list of ESA invitations to tender, which contain the short description of the project, as well as technical, administrative and contractual requirements.

SPACE REPORT

The ROSA annual report presents Romania's activity in the space sector, as well as a list of research, development and technological entities active in this field.