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.
Contact: european-cubesat-symposium@glasgow.ac.uk
**ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED**
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
Abstracts
Abstracts will be in the form of an oral presentation or poster (dedicated poster session). Abstract Submission deadline is 29 August 2025
ESA Academy Student Sponsorship
Up to 5 tertiary education students to attend the 14th European CubeSat Symposium
EASA Student Sponsorship Application [word doc download]
Application to be uploaded with abstract submisssion on OpenConf
Key dates
- Abstract Submission Opens: July 2nd
- Abstract Submission Deadline: October 10th
- Author Acceptance Notification: October 31st
- Final Program posted: November 10th
- 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
Poster session
Thursday December 2025, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW
Travelling to and around Glasgow
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