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EXpeditionary Program for Learning OppoRtunities

in analog space Exploration

Embrace Your Inner Explorer

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Experience immersive activities that simulate the unique environments of Mars or the Moon.

Together, we can bring the future of space exploration closer to our classrooms and inspire a new generation of explorers and scientists.

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EXPLORE Summer School 2025

EXPLORE Summer School 2025

Join us in Greece for the EXPLORE Summer School 2025!

News and Events

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Physical Mission Toolkit Delivered

This month teachers in selected schools in Austria, Greece and Portugal received EXPLORE’s physical mission toolkits.

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Mission Patch Revealed

Here we are proud to reveal the mission patch for the first EXPLORE mission in 2025!

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Virtual Mission Toolkit Ready

Calling all teachers! You can now access the Virtual Mission Toolkit!

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First EXPLORE Mission Date Announced!

The first EXPLORE Mission date was announced during the Transnational Project Meeting, on December 2024 in the offices of the Austrian Space Forum.

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EXPLORE Summer School 2025

Join us in Greece for the EXPLORE Summer School 2025!
Date: 6 – 11 July 2025
Venue: Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows, Marathon, Greece

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EXPLORE at the European Researchers Night 2024

EXPLORE was featured at the European Researchers Night 2024 in Greece and Portugal.

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EVA in the News

Safety is of paramount importance in any space mission, whether for lift-off, spacewalks or sample collection. And spacesuits are not the easiest clothes to wear or work with!

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EXPLORE goes global in Busan!

The EXPLORE project was presented to 30 educators from around the world during the COSPAR 45th Scientific Assembly, 13- 21 July 2024, held in Busan, South Korea.

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EXPLORE Summer School: Going to Mars on Earth!

The EXPLORE Summer School took place in a Marathon, Greece, on the first week of July 2024. Participating teachers from Austria, Greece, and Portugal had the opportunity to learn about this exciting project, and plan an analog mission to explore Mars.

Summer School Program is now available

Check out the EXPLORE Summer School Programme

The EXPLORE summer school programme is now available. We look forward to seeing you in Greece!

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