Early Career Researcher Workshop: VLEO Propulsion and Material Challenges
The 3rd EP Workshop: VLEO Propulsion and Material Challenges 2026 will bring together researchers working on very low Earth orbit technologies, air-breathing electric propulsion, atomic oxygen material interactions, and ground-based simulation of the VLEO environment.
- https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/fbz/ggn/events/workshops/ecrw_vleo
- Early Career Researcher Workshop: VLEO Propulsion and Material Challenges
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00+02:00
- 2026-09-25T23:59:59+02:00
- The 3rd EP Workshop: VLEO Propulsion and Material Challenges 2026 will bring together researchers working on very low Earth orbit technologies, air-breathing electric propulsion, atomic oxygen material interactions, and ground-based simulation of the VLEO environment.
24.09.2026 bis 25.09.2026 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 19, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Course description
The 3rd EP Workshop: VLEO Propulsion and Material Challenges 2026 will bring together researchers working on very low Earth orbit technologies, air-breathing electric propulsion, atomic oxygen material interactions, and ground-based simulation of the VLEO environment. The workshop is intended as a compact and focused forum for scientific exchange between researchers active in propulsion development, material degradation studies, diagnostics, and test facility development. Particular emphasis will be placed on the coupled challenges of propulsion system operation and material survivability in the rarefied, atomic-oxygen-rich environment of very low Earth orbit.
The workshop aims to support direct exchange between early career researchers, including Master’s and PhD students, and senior researchers working on experimental, numerical, and technological aspects of VLEO-relevant research.
The workshop will feature contributed presentations, discussion sessions, and scientific exchange.Participation is only possible with a contribution aligned with the scope of the workshop. The number of workshop slots is limited to 20 participants. Applications from early career researchers, including Master’s and PhD students, are particularly encouraged. Applications from senior researchers are welcomed as well.
To apply for participation, please send an email briefly outlining your field of research, current affiliation, and the title of your planned presentation. Participation is only possible with a contribution aligned with the scope of the workshop. Workshop slots are limited to 20 participants.
Applications should be sent to VLEO.Workshop@uni-giessen.de.
Registration and further information