ESA Darmstadt – Visit the European Space Agency
ID: GYG452688-812081
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the premises of the satellite control center in Darmstadt.
Visit the control center of the European Space Agency in Darmstadt. The tour will guide you through the premises of the satellite control center. The main control room and various satellite models are visited during ongoing operations.
Since 1967, space missions have been designed and controlled here in the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt. The worldwide network of ESA ground stations is also operated from here in order to maintain contact with the missions.
In this control centre, more than 80 ESA missions were operationally supervised from the early start-up phase, including Giotto, Huygens, Envisat, Mars Express, Rosetta, BepiColombo and Solar Orbiter, but also missions from other organisations. ESA's activities in the area of space security to protect against dangers from space are also located here.
Please note: It is possible that the main control room may not be available for viewing depending on internal circumstances only.
The minimum age for guided tours at ESA is 10 years. All persons aged 16 and over must carry a valid identity card! All participants must be pre-registered with Darmstadt marketing. For this we need the full name and the nationality of each person!
Highlights
- European Space Agency
- Science
- Space
- Satellites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Large bags or backpacks are not allowed. Access is only permitted upon presentation of a valid passport or identity card. The identity documents are checked for authenticity and retained for the duration of the stay. Driving licenses, residence permits, health insurance cards, etc. are not accepted as proof of identity. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act, personal data is only collected for a specific purpose, processed and then deleted again after a certain period of time. Visitor IDs must be worn visibly at all times. It is not permitted to leave the group of visitors during the tour. The instructions of the security staff must be followed. The ESOC security service reserves the right to deny access to persons who behave uncooperatively or to expel them from the site. The guests should be dressed and equipped appropriately for the weather, since the guided tour takes place partly outdoors.
Visitors' gate, Robert-Bosch-Straße 5
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
