📋 Tender Overview
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published a call for tenders for the selection of a contractor for the Astronaut for a Day - Slovenia contest worth up to EUR 250,000. The tender will be carried out in cooperation with the Slovenian Space Office at the Ministry of Economy, Labor and Sport and the Luxembourg Space Agency.In 2027, the competition will offer students between the ages of 14 and 19 a unique opportunity to try their hand at a selection process similar to the selection of astronauts. The ten best candidates will be awarded with participation in a parabolic flight. Parabolic flight is a special flight maneuver that creates weightlessness for a short time and is also used in astronaut training.
The aim of the initiative is to inspire young people in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to contribute to the creation of the next generation of experts for the Slovenian space sector.
The tender for the selection of the contractor is published on the website: Esa-Star Publication (in English). Legal entities based in the Republic of Slovenia who meet the conditions specified in the ESA tender documentation can apply for the tender. Registration in the EsaStar system (in English) is required to obtain tender documentation and submit an application.
The tender is open until October 20, 2026 at 1 p.m.
More information about the tender is published during public announcements.
TITLE PUBLICATION DATE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Public tender for the selection of the contractor of the competition Astronaut for a day - Slovenia
8 September 2026
20/10/2026
