Space. People. Technology. Future.
Meet the Space 2026
Rzeszów University of Technology · Poland
Five days of talks, competitions, the Spacekathon and the SpaceArt exhibition for school and university students, teachers and everyone who loves space.
Key facts
- Prize pool
- PLN 50,000 competitions and Spacekathon Explore the competitions
- Starts in
- 22 days
- Venue
- Building V, Hall V1
- Admission
- Free
Discover. Experience. Get inspired.
Thematic areas
An outreach event on space research, aerospace technology and the engineering of the future.
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Astronautics and space technology
- Cosmology and the physics of the Universe
- Astrobiology and the search for life
- Medicine in space
- Near space and Earth observation
- Security and dual-use applications
- Space education and science outreach
D1–D5 · 21–25.11.2026
Outline programme
The detailed schedule will be published soon.
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Spacekathon, “Mars Rover” competition, SpaceArt exhibition opening
- Spacekathon “Space for the Future” – starts at 11:00
- “Mars Rover” competition, part I – presentation
- “Mars Rover” competition, part II – obstacle course
- SpaceArt exhibition
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Open programme
- Spacekathon ends at 11:00
- Popular science talks
- Panel discussions
- Invited guests
- EduSpace workshops
- Student Space Expo
- Industry zone
- “CubeSat 1U” competition
- SpaceArt exhibition
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School day
- Popular science talks
- Invited guests
- EduSpace workshops
- Student Space Expo
- Space knowledge competition: qualifying rounds
- SpaceArt exhibition
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School day
- Popular science talks
- Invited guests
- EduSpace workshops
- Student Space Expo
- Space knowledge competition: qualifying rounds
- SpaceArt exhibition
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Finals and closing of MTS2026
- Finalist presentations
- Space knowledge competition: final
- Award ceremony
- Closing of MTS2026
In the programme
Knowledge · Creativity · Innovation
Competitions with prizes
Four competitions for school and university students, plus the Spacekathon “Space for the Future”.
- Mars Rover secondary school students · research project
- CubeSat 1U university students · research project
- Space technology in everyday life secondary school students · research project
- Space knowledge competition secondary school students · knowledge tournament
Prize pool
PLN 50,000
Competitions and Spacekathon combined. Results and award ceremony: Wednesday, 25 November.
Who it’s for
Sunday, 22 November, is open to everyone. Monday and Tuesday, 23–24 November, are reserved for organised school groups. Wednesday, 25 November, brings the announcement and presentations of the winners and the award ceremony, open to everyone.
Together for a space future!
- School and university students
- Teachers
- Science communicators
- General public space enthusiasts
Practical information
- When
- 21–25 November 2026 scientific conference: 24–25 November
- Where
- Rzeszów University of Technology, Building V Regional Teaching, Conference, Library and Administration Centre, al. Powstańców Warszawy 12, 35-029 Rzeszów, Poland Getting here and map
- Contact
- mts@prz.edu.pl Need a Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter or an assistant? Write to us before the event.
- Online
- Live stream from the halls on social media. The link will be published before the event.
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Honorary patronage
Rector of Rzeszów University of Technology 
Minister of Science and Higher Education 
Podkarpackie Superintendent of Education 
Mayor of the City of Rzeszów 
Podkarpackie Voivode
Organisers and funding
Organiser Content partner 
Content partner 
Project funding 
Programme 
Project financed from the state budget, granted by the Minister of Science and Higher Education under the Social Responsibility of Science III programme.
Project “Meet The Space 2026”, agreement no. SPN/SP/0372/2026/01, funding: PLN 159,028.00, total project value: PLN 199,028.00.