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SSC Space at the ESA Symposium in Norway

June 1, 2026
Photo of Trondheim, Norway

SSC Space is participating in the 27th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research, organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) with Norway as host country.

This week, our team is in Trondheim, Norway, connecting with fellow space professionals, scientists, researchers, partners, and students from across Europe to exchange knowledge and discuss the future of rocket and balloon research. Join in our our presentations, including:

  • Esrange Space Center – Latest Highlights and Future Plans
    Presenter: Mattias Abrahamsson, Business Development Director Science & Launch division.
    Subject: Discover the latest achievements and upcoming developments at Esrange, including recent balloon and rocket campaigns, infrastructure upgrades, and our ongoing commitment to enabling world-class research.
  • ORIGIN & SYSTER/COUSIN – Rocket Activities in the National Program for Balloons and Sounding Rockets from Esrange Space Center
    Presenter: Krister Sjölander, President Science & Launch division.
    Subject: Learn about the Swedish rocket and balloon program, recent ORIGIN launches, and the upcoming SYSTER/COUSIN mission, all supported by Esrange operations.
  • The SubOrbital Express-4 and -5 Ride-Share Missions
    Presenter: Stefan Krämer, Program Manager SubOrbital Express.
    Subject: Showcasing SSC Space’s innovative ride-share program, providing global access to microgravity research platforms and enabling a diverse range of scientific experiments.
  • The SubOrbital Express and MAPHEUS Interprogrammatic Exchange
    Presenter: Stefan Krämer, Program Manager SubOrbital Express.
    Subject: Highlighting collaboration with DLR to harmonize rocket platforms and expand access to frequent microgravity missions.
  • Workshop: AC2E Initiative – Atmospheric Composition in the Constellation Era (2027–2037)
    Presenter: Mattias Abrahamsson, Business Development Director Science & Launch division.
    Subject: SSC Space as a key partner in international efforts to monitor the impact of satellite constellations and space debris on the mesosphere and lower thermosphere.
  • Bridging Air and Space: Collaborative Campaigns in Kiruna
    Presenter: Mattias Abrahamsson, Business Development Director Science & Launch division
    Subject: Showcasing the synergy between Esrange Space Center and Kiruna Airport for advanced aerospace testing and research.
  • Advancing Research Infrastructure in the Arctic: The KEOPS Observatory at Esrange
    Presenter: Armelle Frenea-Schmidt, Business Development Director Science & Launch division.
    Subject: Presenting the new KEOPS observatory, a hub for atmospheric and space weather research at Esrange.
  • EXPLORA: From a Successful STEAM Project to a Sustainable Program Across Sweden
    Presenters: Armelle Frenea-Schmidt, Business Development Director Science & Launch division, & Marie Lambert, Flight Director Rockets & Balloons.
  • Finally, CanSat at Esrange!
    Presenter: Armelle Frenea-Schmidt, Business Development Director Science & Launch division.
  • Single Document Systems: Technical and Educational Take-Aways
    Presenter: Jorge Galvan, Program Managers of REXUS/BEXUS.
  • Deep Impact: How Microgravity Affects Neural Stem Cells
    Presenters: Alf Vaerneus, Project Manager Neurobeta & Stefan Krämer, Program Manager SubOrbital Express.
  • LifeActImm: Immune Cell Responses in Microgravity by Sounding Rocket
    Presenters: Anton Kåbjörn, Systems & Mechanics Engineer, Payloads & Flight systems, & Stefan Krämer, Program Manager SubOrbital Express.
  • Design of Magnesium Alloy Solidification Experiments for Sounding Rocket Flight
    Presenters: Jianning Li, Systems & Software Engineer, Payloads & Flight systems, & Anton Kåbjörn, Systems & Mechanics Engineer, Payloads & Flight systems.

Will we meet you there?

More information about the conference at this link: https://www.esapac.no/event/07453893-53be-496c-ba8c-02e02bb974ab/summary

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