University of Glasgow: 3rd, 4th and 5th December 2025

Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW

A leading biennial event focused on the advancement of small satellite technologies, with a particular emphasis on CubeSats.

The symposium brings together researchers, industry professionals, students, and other key stakeholders to explore the current state and future directions of small satellite missions, applications, and technologies. Offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, visibility, and strategic collaboration in a vibrant and innovative environment.

OirthirSAT, designed by our students

The ARC building from an angle, viewed from a drone

Registration now open

Register for the 14th European CubeSat Symposium, 3-5 December 2025

Student registration: £360.00 [early bird: £300.00]
Standard registration: £600.00 [early bird: £450.00]
All prices include VAT

University of Glasgow Main Building from Kelvinbridge

Abstracts

Abstracts will be in the form of an oral presentation or poster (dedicated poster session). Abstract Submission deadline is 29 August 2025

Submit an abstract

ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

Sponsorship package

Key dates (provisional)

  • Abstract Submission Opens: July 2nd
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: August 29th
  • Author Acceptance Notification: September 12th
  • Final Program posted: October 24th
  • Final Presentation upload: November 26th
  • Short Course: December 1st-2nd
  • Symposium: December 3rd-5th, 2025

Abstracts: research areas

  • Space exploration missions with Cubesat
  • Cubesat missions
  • Flight dynamics and AOCS
  • Earth observation and novel scientific instruments/sensors on cubesats
  • Cubesat systems and technologies
  • Telecommunication and ground segment
  • Cubesat constellations
  • Launchers and deployers, propulsion and rendez-vous
  • Cubesat flight experience and lessons learned

The list above only provides a general outline. We're happy to discuss any potential abstract submission.

Social programme

Conference dinner and ceilidh

Wednesday 3 December 2025, Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX

dancing at a ceilidh

Poster session

Thursday  December 2025, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW

Things to do in Glasgow

Glasgow offers a wide array of attractions and activities. Popular options include exploring the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, visiting the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, and enjoying the vibrant street art scene along the City Centre Mural Trail. For outdoor enthusiasts, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and Pollok Country Park provide scenic spaces for walks and relaxation.