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About ASA

Aalto Space Association symbol
  • Domicile: Espoo, Finland
  • Languages: English
  • Members: students & alumni
  • Corporate members welcome

Aalto Space Association promotes interest, education, and cooperation in astronomy, rocketry, satellite development, and related technologies among students.

  • ✦ Talks

    Educational activities on space science and technology—talks, discussions, and teaching sessions.

  • ✦ Projects & Workshops

    Student-driven engineering—hands-on workshops and projects (e.g., hackathons and other space-tech builds).

  • ✦ Community, Events & Partnerships

    Trips, social gatherings, and joint events with universities, agencies, companies, and other associations.

What we do

  • Satellites

    Projects & Workshops

    Student‑driven space‑tech projects from concept to integration. Get hands-on with how CubeSats are built, from design to real hardware. Join student satellite projects, learn directly from industry professionals, and connect your skills to real space missions beyond the university.

  • Rocketry

    Build & Launch

    Design, build, and launch rockets. Join student rocketry projects, learn the fundamentals through hands-on courses and workshops, and take part in ASA launch day the test your rocket!

  • Astronomy

    Observe & Learn

    Observing nights and shared curiosity. Access telescopes, join guided observing nights, and explore the night sky together. Whether your interest is stargazing, astrophotography, or deeper astronomy topics, this is the community to find people, ideas, and events to build it together.

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    What else?

    Your Idea

    Have an idea we should do—software hackathon, payload challenge, space law panel, stratospheric balloon, industry visit? Pitch it and let’s build it together.

How to Get Involved

  • Join Telegram

    Chat & Updates
    Stay updated via ASA’s info channel where we post about upcoming events, projects, and announcements.

    You can also join our open community chat to discuss space, rockets, and everything in between with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Events

    Participate
    Discover ASA’s upcoming events — from talks and workshops to observation nights and rocket launches.

    Check what’s next and meet other space-minded students in person.
  • Become a Member

    Membership
    Join ASA officially and enjoy member benefits such as exclusive event access, voting rights, and opportunities for collaboration.

    Corporate partners are welcome too — let’s grow Finland’s space ecosystem together.