Looking Back: Vienna in Space 2025

On 5 September 2025, the Department of Astrophysics hosted for the first time the "Vienna in Space” event,  in collaboration with TU Wien, the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Planetarium Wien – VHS.

During the three-hour event, around 270 visitors of all ages were able to enjoy a variety of activities. Highlights included a series of short talks, shows in the mobile planetarium, guided tours of the Large Refractor telescope and the Maximilian Collection, two science shows on rockets presented by the Planetarium Wien, information about the astronomy study programme, and a children’s station featuring space films and drawing activities.

The aim of Vienna in Space was to foster a deeper understanding of space research as well as of the scientific institutions based in Vienna. This event was inspired by "Graz in Space", which has been held every two years for more than 20 years.

 

 

Talks

The threat of impacts on Earth and planetary defense efforts - Christian Köberl

Early solar system and its secrets - Kristina Kislyakova

Cool space missions from Vienna - Roland Ottensamer 

How will we live in space tomorrow? - Sandra Haeuplik-Meusburger + Students of TU Wien

What does our planet look like from space? - Laurane Fréour

New insights into the universe with space telescopes - Manuel Güdel

We captured some impressions of this exciting day in a photo gallery:

Comments from the public:

The Science Show was practical and easy to understand for a wide audience. All presentations were lively and interactive: visitors were actively involved and could ask questions at any time, which were answered in detail. The variety of offerings provided something for everyone and rounded off the program perfectly.

very friendly students and professors, always responded to questions ♡

Exciting content for all age groups. Very committed employees.