From the Alps to Space
Meet Switzerland’s next generation of Space Innovators
Discover how Swiss students are shaping the future of space – live at the Swiss Pavilion at EXPO Osaka. ARIS – the Academic Spaceflight Initiative – presents bold, student-led innovation through live 15-minute showcases every 30 minutes. From a revolutionary Rotating Detonating Rocket Engine to an autonomous glider for icy moon exploration, experience cutting-edge aerospace projects built by Switzerland’s next generation of engineers, scientists, and leaders. Join us and see where ambition meets real-world space technology.
Meet ARIS – the Academic Spaceflight Initiative, Switzerland’s leading student space association, live at the Swiss Pavilion at EXPO Osaka. Founded in 2017, ARIS brings together over 250 students from ETH Zurich, ZHAW, UZH and OST working across disciplines to design, build and launch aerospace systems from the ground up.
ARIS turns student ambition into innovation. Our members lead their own teams – developing sounding rockets, CubeSats, autonomous systems and more – and gain practical experience in engineering, leadership and collaboration. The results speak for themselves: our projects push the boundaries of what students can achieve and often mirror the complexity of professional space missions.
At EXPO Osaka, ARIS will host live 15-minute presentations every 30 minutes – each offering an inside look into two of our innovative developments.
– The Rotating Detonating Rocket Engine (RDRE) – a revolutionary propulsion concept with the potential to change how we reach space
– An autonomous underwater glider – designed for harsh polar environments on Earth as a precursor to robotic exploration on icy moons like Europa
Presentations are led by the students behind the projects – giving you a direct glimpse into the challenges, breakthroughs and passion that define ARIS. English sessions take place at 17:00 and 20:00.
Many ARIS alumni now contribute to leading space institutions across Europe and the US. Among them: Rabea Rogge, who started her journey at ARIS and has become Germany’s first female astronaut.
Outline
Catch our 15-minute showcases every 30 minutes at the Swiss Pavilion. See how Swiss students drive innovation with projects like our RDRE and underwater robot for icy moon missions.
English sessions: 17:00–17:15 & 20:00–20:15