BARCELONA ZEROG CHALLENGE 2020-21

Organized by UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) BarcelonaTECH, with Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell and the Space Generation Advisory Council.

Apply now  to win a free Aerobatic ZeroG Flight for your Experiment, along with a 2.500 euros Grant for your microgravity research Team (travel to Barcelona + stay expenses).

The competition challenges young students’ teams of 2-4 people (maximum) between the ages of 18-35 to submit proposals for experiments to be conducted in a zero-G environment. Undergraduate, Master and PhD students from any part of the world are encouraged to apply. The top team with the best proposal, endorsed by an academic professor will actually get their experiment flown in parabolic flight.

Flights with a certified aerobatic plane will be conducted at Sabadell Airport (30 minutes drive from Barcelona, Spain) and media will be present to cover the event. Diverse, international and intercultural teams are most welcome.  The projects will be assessed by their: suitability, scientific merit, safety, mentor endorsement, international and diversity perspective; and your outreach planning.

The competition will be divided in three phases:

1. Submit your experiment – Deadline: June 30th 2021
2. Selection (by ESA Academy experts):   June-September 2021
3. ZeroG Flight of the Experiment: Fall 2021

DO YOU HAVE A ZEROG EXPERIMENT DESIGN READY TO FLY?