Attention all young space professionals and students! The SGAC – OHB SE Competition 2025 has officially opened.
This competition seeks to select two outstanding candidates to attend the following prestigious events:
- 23rd Space Generation Congress (SGC): 25–27 September 2025
- 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC): 29 September – 3 October 2025
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Eligibility: Participants must be registered SGAC members aged 18 to 35 (inclusive) on 3rd October 2025.
All students or young professionals are encouraged to apply. Please note that competition organizers and judges are not eligible for this award.
Theme: The focus of this year’s competition is on the future of commercial space stations, LEO business models, and human spaceflight markets.
Applicants are required to submit a 1000-word paper addressing the challenges and opportunities within these themes.
Award Details:
- Winning authors will receive €2000 in funding, which covers travel, accommodation, and registration to both the SGC and IAC events.
- The winners will also enjoy a gala dinner with the OHB SE team.
Submission Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 15 May 2025, 23:59 UTC.
Competition Overview
Embarking on this journey, OHB SE, a prominent satellite developer in Europe, has partnered with SGAC to support two students or young professionals.
Entrants must produce a paper that delves into current trends and issues in the commercialization of space.
In light of initiatives such as NASA’s Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program, which aims to replace the International Space Station, there is a wealth of innovation and competition emerging in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Key Questions to Address:
- How can new markets, technology developments, and scientific potentials be commercialized effectively?
- Is the advent of space tourism, research, and adventure sufficient for a sustainable market, or are additional frameworks necessary?
- What impact will subsidies have in fostering these new markets?
Papers will be evaluated on scientific content, originality, and clarity of concepts discussed.
Guidelines for Application
- Submission Format: Papers must be submitted as unlocked PDF files not exceeding 5 MB. Each paper should be limited to 1000 words and written in English.
- Original Work: Content must be original research and not previously submitted or presented elsewhere.
- Submission Portal: Papers must be submitted via the Scholarship Submission Form. Only one point of contact/co-author will be recognized for reimbursement purposes.
Responsibilities of the Winners
Winners are required to:
- Attend the full duration of both SGC 2025 and IAC 2025.
- Support the organization of SGC and SGAC’s booth at IAC 2025.
- Provide a short video (1 minute) summarizing their experience and insights from both events.
All responsibilities must be completed by 4 November 2025. Failure to meet these obligations may result in funds being redirected to SGAC’s general budget.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, participants should reach out to the SGAC Scholarships Team via email at scholarships@spacegeneration.org.
Sponsor Information
SGAC extends sincere gratitude to OHB SE for its sponsorship of this competition. With over 40 years of experience in space systems development, including collaborations with the European Space Agency, OHB SE stands out as a leader in satellite development and integration.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to contribute to the field of space exploration and gain invaluable experience by attending two of the most significant events in the aerospace industry!
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