ESTHER: First hypersonic test puts Técnico and Portugal at the forefront of space research
The first test under real conditions was conducted at the research facility led by the Institute for Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion...
Técnico selected by ESA to run incubation centre in Portugal
The programme guarantees support for start-ups with funding secured by Portugal's subscription to the ESA and by local partners....
ISTSat-1: The first satellite built in Portugal celebrates one year in orbit
The satellite has orbited the Earth approximately 5500 times and remains operational. After a year of troubleshooting communication issues, it is...
Técnico student launches rocket in Norway as part of European Space Agency initiative
Gonçalo Martins got top marks in the programme's assessment period, becoming the only Portuguese to be part of the team of...
ISTSat-1: Técnico satellite is orbiting the Earth and is operational
Launched on 9 July aboard Ariane 6, the nanosatellite entirely built at Instituto Superior Técnico has been ‘heard’ every time it...
Técnico alumnus honoured by the European Space Agency
The Aerospace Engineering alumnus José Pedro Ferreira won the 11th edition of ESA's Space for Sustainability Award. The almunus name is...
ISTSat-1: Satellite entirely built at Técnico reaches orbit
Aboard ESA’s Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the ISTSat-1 has become the first Portuguese university nanosatellite to be launched into space....
Técnico professor to lead European Space Agency working group
Zita Martins is the first Portuguese to lead the Solar System Exploration Working Group....
Técnico prepares to put the first Portuguese university satellite into orbit
The first university satellite fully developed and manufactured in Portugal, the ISTsat-1, will be launched into space on Ariane 6 maiden...