This 2 week program takes place in Rome at the facilities of the School of Aerospace Engineering, one of Europe’s most historic institutions dedicated to aerospace research and education.
Founded in 1926, the school celebrates 100 years of aerospace innovation and has trained generations of engineers who now work across Italy’s aerospace sector, including leading agencies such as Agenzia spaziale Italiana (ASI) and Agenzia Spaziale Europea (ESA). Students will experience a real academic environment at the heart of Italy’s aerospace ecosystem, while also discovering the cultural richness of one of World’s most iconic cities.
About the Course
Designed for students passionate about space exploration, aviation and engineering. Hosted in partnership with Università Sapienza’s School of Aerospace Engineering and one of the world’s leading agencies such as Agenzia Spaziale Italiana e Agenzia Spaziale Europea. Participants will design and build their own rocket prototype, culminating in a rocket launch experience.
During the program students explore the fundamentals of rocket engineering and space technologies through lectures, laboratory activities and project-based learning. Participants will learn how rockets work, how propulsion systems are designed and how aerospace engineers plan space missions. Using simulation tools such as Open Rocket, students will model rocket trajectories and understand flight dynamics, while also developing Arduino-based systems used to control rocket electronics and collect flight data. The program culminates in the development of a rocket prototype designed and built by the students.
Academic Program
Aerospace Engineering Foundations
Rocket Design & Propulsion
Space Mission Simulation
Embedded Systems & Arduino
Programming
Rocket Prototype Development
Structure
Intensive 30-hours of classes & labs
Package includes (Residential) - Arrival-departure days are always Sunday-Saturday (residential formula)
All lectures & engineering labs
Project materials & simulation software
Accommodation in Rome (Residence in City Centre)
3 meals/day (full board).
Sports & leisure activities.
Excursions & cultural visits.
Certificate of completion.
Insurance & 24/7 staff supervision.
Special Excursions
Visit to a leading aerospace company
Rocket Launch in Rovigo
Rome’s Colosseum
Rome Sightseeing (Colosseum, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, etc)
Day Formula (for those that do not wish to stay overnight) is also available for this 2 week course
from 20 - 31 July at a cost of € 2,850 (Monday- Friday) - Includes Aerospace Engineering lessons, laboratories with lunch provided with participants returning home in the evening after daily academic activities.
Supplements:
Rome Airport Shuttle Service: Rome Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci & Rome Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Int'l Airports €100 each way
Roma Termini Station €50 each way
Extra Night: €150
About the School
The program takes place in Rome at the facilities of the School of Aerospace Engineering, one of Europe’s most historic institutions dedicated to aerospace research and education.
