ESA Open Day 2025: a day to remember inside ESA ESRIN

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01/10/2025
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On 26 September 2025, the European Space Agency welcomed the public to ESRIN, its centre for Earth Observation programmes near Rome. Visitors had the unique opportunity to step inside ESA and discover how space science and innovation are shaping our future. From protecting our planet to unveiling the mysteries of the Universe, nearly 2 000 attendees embarked on a journey through ESA’s mission and vision.

A day of discovery: workshops, tours, and interactive experiences

ESA Open Day 2025 at ESRIN – ESA’s Phi Lab expert, Massimiliano Ferrante, presents the Air Quality Platform (AQP), a kit designed to measure multiple air composition parameters.

Guided by communicators, scientists, and experts, visitors explored the many facets of space science and innovation. Guests immersed themselves in hands-on educational workshops, explored ESRIN’s facilities through guided tours, and gathered under the stars for astronomical observations. Interactive quizzes added a playful twist, sparking curiosity and conversation.

Among the day’s most captivating experiences was Hakuryu, an immersive artistic animation by composer Jamie Perera. Drawing from cloud and aerosol data collected by ESA’s EarthCARE satellite, the installation transformed scientific measurements into a visual and sonic journey.