PROJECT
SPACERAISE consists of an intensive training program with a high technological and scientific content aimed at young talents who want to understand the major challenges in the field of space, geospatial analysis, and acquire new skills in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Geospatial and quantitative analysis for space and geospatial applications. The program aims to deliver advanced and specialised training to meet the emerging needs in these sectors. It will use a multidisciplinary approach that integrates basic research from the Computer Science and Social Science areas at GSSI, insights from prestigious international faculty, and real-world industrial applications. The program includes the implementation of three intensive doctoral schools, structured into three distinct specialisation modules, covering current and relevant challenges, typically in the space domain.
COURSES
Each specialization course is designed to last no longer than one week. Additionally, the program ensures a focused and personalized approach that fosters meaningful interactions between participants and instructors. This allows for greater individual attention and deeper learning opportunities. The Doctoral School is open to the following profiles:
Master's students
PhD students
Researchers
Industry professionals
This structure aims to create a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas and experiences among participants from diverse backgrounds and career stages.
Participants can also enroll in individual courses. Enrollment in even just one of the courses grants the certificate of participation in the SPACERAISE doctoral school.
Geospatial Data and Quantitative Analysis in Social Science
Week #3 | Monday, May 18 → Friday, May 22 | Auditorium - Palazzo del Rettorato, GSSI.
This module provides lectures on cutting-edge research and hands-on training in analysing geo-observational and sensor data for economic and geographic research, with applications to social science questions, including disaster response, urban development, land-use, and migration patterns.
Artificial Intelligence for Space
Week #2 | Monday, May 11 → Friday, May 15 | Auditorium - Palazzo del Rettorato, GSSI.
This module will discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence onboard satellites, addressing issues related to safety, and software certification in compliance with safety standards. Examples of AI applications that will be covered include predictive maintenance, image recognition, anomaly detection, remote sensing, and more.
Robotics for Space
Week #1 | Monday, May 4 → Friday, May 8 | Auditorium - Palazzo del Rettorato, GSSI.
This module will discuss aspects of programming and safety strategies for space exploration robots. Additionally, use cases of robots in space will be considered, both for exploration and for maintenance.
SPEAKERS
Our lecturers are recognized experts in the topics of the three modules with exceptional teaching abilities. The SPACERAISE program offers a well-balanced mix of academic and industrial contributions. The academic lecturers will present overviews of their research areas, covering the state of the art and highlighting emerging trends and challenges. The industrial lecturers will focus on practical applications in industrial contexts, sharing the results achieved in real-world scenarios.
Gianluca Caruso- Thales Alenia Space Italia
- Thales Alenia Space Italia
Luigi De Candia- Thales Alenia Space Italia
- Thales Alenia Space Italia
Ester Maio- Thales Alenia Space Italia
- Thales Alenia Space Italia
REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
To attend SPACERAISE you are required to apply using a dedicated form to upload resume and personal information. Applicants must submit their application by January 31st, 2026 (TBC). The registration link will be made available in the next few weeks. Based on review of the uploaded info, SPACERAISE will determine and communicate effective registration to successful applicants and, in selected cases, confer scholarships.
Successful applicants will be able to attend all scientific sessions, social activities, and coffee breaks with no registration fee to pay. Additionally, SPACERAISE is pleased to offer a limited number of merit-based scholarships.
The scholarship is not intended to cover all travel and accommodation expenses, but rather to provide financial support to help participants with these costs, which remain their responsibility.
Important Dates
Application deadline: January 31, 2026 (TBC)
Notifications of acceptance, rejection, and scholarships assignment: February 12, 2026 (TBC)
If additional places become available, registration will reopen by the end of February. Applicants admitted after January 31 will not be eligible for the scholarship selection.
ORGANIZERS
Scientific Coordinator
Francesco Basciani - GSSI, Computer Science
Local Organizing Committee
- Martina Di Sanctis - GSSI, Computer Science
- Franco Raimondi - GSSI, Computer Science
- Paolo Veneri - GSSI, Social Science
- Daria Denti - GSSI, Social Science
PATRONAGE
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