Toulouse Space Festival: Space exploration at the center of this new public event from May 23 to 26 at MEETT

Toulouse Space Festival: Space exploration at the center of this new public event from May 23 to 26 at MEETT

Houston, we have good news! Save the date: from May 23 to 26 the Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie will take place at MEETT– Parc des Expositions, Centre des Conventions & Congrès de Toulouse. Space enthusiasts, professionals, space enthusiasts and families are invited to discover the world of space exploration. Animations, cinema, career forum, gaming… Takeoff imminent with Toulouscope.

A meeting for students and the general public

In Toulouse, we have our heads in the stars. With 25% of European jobs in space and 12,000 jobs in 400 companies, Toulouse is the European Capital of the Space Industry. We are very proud of Thomas Pesquet, a Toulousain at heart, who studied for several years in the pink city. From now on, we will also have to count on the Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie. This major event will bring together the main industrial players such as Airbus, CNES, Thales Alenia Space, CS Group, as well as the best schools and training courses such as INP Toulouse (Prépa T2, N7, ENIT), ESMA/ETPA, and many experts and associations.

« We are pleased to present, from the 1st edition, a meeting that is both professional and general public offering visitors a unique opportunity to discover the wonders of the universe and engage in interactive and educational activities. Our goal is to create vocations among the younger generations so that they understand that they have a place in this ecosystem. – Stéphane CASTET, Chairman and CEO of abe

The structure of the event is based on four main axes: leisure and entertainment, education and training, ecosystem and space applications.

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Entertainment for the whole family

Everyone to the Leisure & Entertainment center! Whatever your level of knowledge, you can embark on a memorable journey with animations, each more exciting than the last.

Space exploration is on the big screen with daily screenings throughout the day of documentaries such as "Thomas Pesquet, the right stuff", the film "2001, a space odyssey" or the animated film made in Toulouse "Terra Willy" to name but a few...

No need to put on a space suit to experience space immersionwith the gyrospaces, the Electric Rotor Ride which creates a centrifugal force equivalent to 5G, the virtual reality ship or even an escape game in a survival capsule!

The virtual reality ship allows passengers to teleport into an astonishing universe.
The virtual reality ship allows passengers to teleport into an astonishing universe. © toulousespacefestival.com

Among the many fun and educational workshops offered, a highlight from Toulouscope for the construction one and launching of mini-rockets and initiation to lightsaber combat.

Conferences and meetings with experts, clubs and associations, interactive exhibitions, gaming space… "Towards infinity and beyond" at the Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie.

Psst! For the little ones, The space party will be complete all weekend, with the Lulu Berlu Festival in Blagnac.

The Nights of stars

From Friday May 24 to Saturday May 25, from 8 p.m. to midnight, astronomy enthusiasts and the curious will have the opportunity to observe the wonders of the sky in the company of experts from astronomy clubsat MEETT. Dhe cinema sessions will complete this memorable experience. food trucks will provide catering until 9 p.m.

The nights of the stars are favorable for shooting stars.
The nights of the stars are suitable for shooting stars. ©Tengyart / Unsplash

Education & Training

Looking for information on education, an internship or a job in the space domain? The Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie offers the opportunity to develop your network by meeting schools and universities but also book and magazine publishers , educational applications, expertsand coaches.

A Professional Forum >will be led by professionals from the sector who will be able to answer questions from the many visitors.

Le Toulouscope ❤️ student days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday 23 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday May 24.

The show provides the opportunity to expand its network in the space field and to increase professional or academic opportunities.
The show provides the opportunity to expand your network in the space field and to increase professional or academic opportunities. ©https ://toulousespacefestival.com

Space ecosystem and applications

Des questions about the space ecosystem? Visitors will have the chance to interact with scientists, experts and engineers. Space exploration will be made accessible to all thanks to the space agencies, SMEs/VSEs, large groups and associations, start-ups and institutions present. As for space applications, the Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie offers the opportunity to discover the latest advances in the space industry and to discover the technologies that will shape the future strong> in a wide variety of fields, from agriculture to tourism and health.

Psst! As part of the Toulouse Space Festival, the Cité de l'espace is organizing an exceptional day of activities and meetings on the links between space and sport, on the occasion of the 2024 Olympic Games Free access, by reservation, Sunday May 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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A little hungry? On site, the restaurant Le Central by Esprit Pergo is open Saturday lunchtime/evening and Sunday lunchtime. Food trucks, bar and snacking every day.

Info Practices
Date: May 23 to May 26
Times: Thursday 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. + special cinema evening and stargazing from 8 p.m. to midnight. For students and the general public / Saturday 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. + special evening of cinema and stargazing from 8 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 26 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. General public / Late nights Friday May 24 and Saturday May 25, 2024 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Location: MEETT, Exhibition Center, Convention Center & Toulouse Congress
Address: Concorde Avenue 31840 Aussonne
Price: Price: €15 / Web price: €12 until May 22 // toulousespacefestival.com / Reduced: €10 (student, job seeker, Pastel Tisséo card holder) / Free < 10 years
Contact: toulousespacefestival@advbe.com
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