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Master’s in Space Systems: ETH Zurich prepares students for lift off

ETH Zurich’s new Master’s in Space Systems has rapidly attracted high demand, growing from 27 to 47 students in two years and producing its first graduates who are now employed by aerospace companies in Germany and the United States. The program combines technical coursework in launch vehicles, satellites, and planetary sciences with interdisciplinary team projects that involve industry partners, research institutions, and start‑ups, fostering a holistic view of complex space systems. The curriculum is designed to support students in developing startup ideas and to integrate applied sciences …

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15 Oct 2026
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ETH Zurich’s new Master’s in Space Systems has rapidly attracted high demand, growing from 27 to 47 students in two years and producing its first graduates who are now employed by aerospace companies in Germany and the United States. The program combines technical coursework in launch vehicles, satellites, and planetary sciences with interdisciplinary team projects that involve industry partners, research institutions, and start‑ups, fostering a holistic view of complex space systems. The curriculum is designed to support students in developing startup ideas and to integrate applied sciences …

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By training systems engineers who collaborate across scientific and engineering disciplines, the program strengthens Switzerland’s capacity to develop AI‑driven technologies for space applications and to support the broader Swiss AI ecosystem.

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