SPACERAISE Academy · 2027 Edition
International School on Space Technology and Interdisciplinary Applications
L'Aquila, 3 - 28 May 2027
Registration opens 4 December 2026
A Look Back at SPACERAISE 2026
PROJECT
SPACERAISE is an intensive training programme for students, early-career researchers and professionals who want to develop skills in space science and technology and explore their applications across disciplines.
The 2027 edition opens with Scientific Missions and Enabling Technologies, a new one-week module led by the Department of Physics. The next three modules are Artificial Intelligence for Space, Robotics for Space, and Geospatial Data and Quantitative Analysis in Social Science.
Across the four weeks, the programme brings together research in physics, computer science and the social sciences at GSSI, contributions from international faculty, and examples from industry.
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.
All courses are taught entirely in English. A good command of the English language is therefore required to attend the program.
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.
Scientific Missions and Enabling Technologies
Week #1 · 3–7 May 2027 Physics
Offered by the Department of Physics.
The course schedules are in the process of being finalized and are subject to minor changes.
May 3, 2027
May 4, 2027
May 5, 2027
May 6, 2027
May 7, 2027
Artificial Intelligence for Space
Week #2 · 10–14 May 2027 Computer Science
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.
The course schedules are in the process of being finalized and are subject to minor changes.
May 10, 2027
May 11, 2027
May 12, 2027
May 13, 2027
May 14, 2027
Robotics for Space
Week #3 · 17–21 May 2027 Computer Science
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.
The course schedules are in the process of being finalized and are subject to minor changes.
May 17, 2027
May 18, 2027
May 19, 2027
May 20, 2027
May 21, 2027
Geospatial Data and Quantitative Analysis in Social Science
Week #4 · 24–28 May 2027 Social Science
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.
The course schedules are in the process of being finalized and are subject to minor changes.
May 24, 2027
May 25, 2027
May 26, 2027
May 27, 2027
May 28, 2027
SPEAKERS
The speaker lineup for the 2027 edition is being finalised.
REGISTRATION
Applications for SPACERAISE 2027 open on 4 December 2026.
Registration fee and expenses
The registration fee is €250 per week of attendance. Admitted participants pay for their own travel, including flights, as well as accommodation and all other personal expenses.
Scholarships
Applications will be reviewed and ranked after the application period closes. Both types of scholarships will be awarded based on the resulting ranking.
- Registration fee waiver. The school waives the registration fee. Recipients pay for their own travel, accommodation and other personal expenses.
- Registration fee waiver, flight and accommodation. The school waives the registration fee and pays for the recipient’s flight and accommodation in full. Recipients pay for their own meals and all other expenses.
LOCATION
GSSI Auditorium
Palazzo del Rettorato
Via Michele Iacobucci 2, L’Aquila, Italy
Plan your trip with directions to the venue and accommodation options in L’Aquila.
ORGANIZERS
Scientific Coordinator
Francesco Basciani - GSSI, Computer Science
Scientific Program Committee
- Patrizio Pelliccione - GSSI, Computer Science
- Martina De Sanctis - GSSI, Computer Science
- Roberto Aloisio - GSSI, Physics
- Ivan De Mitri - GSSI, Physics
- Paolo Veneri - GSSI, Social Science
- Daria Denti - GSSI, Social Science
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