2021 Schedule
The programme Fly Your Thesis! is composed of 5 main phases, from the idea of the experiment to the data analysis. Please visit the Programme phases page to have a detailed description of each stage and the expected deliverables. The table below defines the milestones for the edition FYT 2021.
Phase | Content | Deadline |
A.1 | Project definition and writing of the proposal for all applicants | October 25, 2020, 23:59 CET |
A.2 | Review of experiment proposal and shortlisting of teams | Results will be announced October 30, 2020 at latest |
B.1 | Completing the Experiment Safety Data Package (ESDP) for shortlisted teams | November 8, 2020, 23:59 CET |
B.2 | Selection Workshop online via WebEx |
Workshop: December 8, 2020 Selected teams announcement within 2 weeks |
C. | Training workshop and experiment development |
- Training workshop at the Training and Learning Centre in ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium or online via WebEx: January 26 - 29, 2021 - Several iterations of the Experiment Report and ESDP will be delivered to ESA Education Office and Novespace experts before the campaign on a case by case basis. |
D. | Parabolic flight campaign | November 2021 (exact dates – TBD) |
E. | Analysis of results | 4 months after the campaign |
Please note that those dates can be subject to change due to external factors.