4th edition of the space conference for the general public in Montpellier

Triolet Campus, Building 7, Dumontet Lecture Hall – 2 Place Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier.

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On Friday, March 22, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Van Allen Foundation who supports the Montpellier University Space Center, is organizing a unique conference on space for the fourth consecutive year, which is free and open to all.

This year, the Van Allen Foundation welcomes experts Yves Langevin, planetary scientist at the Institute of Space Astrophysics, and Eric de Saintignon, Airbus, for two exclusive presentations.

On the agenda:

• Presentation by Yves Langevin on the BepiColombo mission and the issue of orbital transfers for interplanetary space missions.
  The BepiColombo mission is an exploration mission to the planet Mercury launched on October 19, 2018. Mercury is a little-known planet, yet its proximity to the Sun makes it an important scientific target for understanding the genesis of the solar system.
• Presentation by Eric de Saintignon on the OneWeb project and satellite constellations.
  The OneWeb Satellites project involves producing 900 satellites weighing 150 kg each, manufactured in series using a new production system. They will be sent into orbit in a constellation around the Earth and will provide internet access to everyone on the planet.

> Online registration is required by clicking here. Limited number of places available.

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