Space Week 2026
World Space Week 2026 is taking place from 4th to 10th October, and this year the theme is Rocket Revolution!
ESERO Ireland have created activity packs, gathered a list of events and activities taking place across the country, and are running Space Week events with partners.
Check it all out below!
Space Week 2026 Activity Pack for Primary and Second Level Schools & Youthreach
Check out our Space Week 2026 Activity Packs for Primary and Second Level Schools
& Youthreach.
Packed with super space resources, career profiles and places for space! Don’t miss out on the fun this World Space Week…
Big Screen Cosmic Adventure
This Space Week, join the ESERO Ireland Team for a space show with a difference as we take you on a journey through space.
Come along to fly through our solar system and explore other worlds, and to learn all about the ESA missions helping us understand more about our planet and our cosmic neighbours.
There will be an afternoon show for second level students in schools and Youthreach, for students in 3rd year, TY, and 5th year or equivalent, and an evening show for a general audience, aimed at adults and teens.
Tickets are free but must be prebooked.
ESERO & DreamSpace LIVE for Space Week
How do engineers get a rocket from Earth into space?
During this 90-minute Dream Space LIVE, students will investigate the challenges of launching a rocket from Earth, explore how forces, materials and design choices influence how rockets work and discover why engineers make different decisions when designing for space.
Celebrating World Space Week and this year’s theme, Rocket Revolution, experts from ESERO Ireland will join the Dream Space team. Together, students will explore how gravity and thrust affect a rocket, consider the purpose of different rocket features and make their own engineering choices as they design a rocket for the journey from Earth into space.
ESERO Space Goes to School
The ESERO Space Goes To School program brings real Space Industry professionals to your classroom via videoconference, for FREE! Your students will have a chance to learn from these experts and to engage with them.
ESERO Space Careers Roadshow
Our roadshows showcase the incredible diversity of careers that are available in the space industry. Astronauts, scientists, engineers, artists, and countless other professionals will show you what their dream job entails, and the path you can take to follow in their footsteps.
Space Week Events around Ireland
World Space Week is an opportunity for everyone to get up close and personal with all things space.
There are many events taking place around the country, and you can check some of them out here.
Space is not just for Space Week...
With ESERO Ireland, there are many opportinities to get exploring and blast off, during Space Week and any other time!
For schools and youth groups, we have our ESA School Projects running throughout the year. With something for all ages from 5 to 19, from sending your code to the International Space Station with Astro Pi, training like an astronaut with Mission X, to building your own satellite with CanSat – find out all about them here.
In the lead up to Space Week 2026, we have additional information sessions on particular aspects of these projects for teachers and educators to get up to speed so they and their students can get involved.
Introduction to Astro Pi Webinar – ESERO | European Space Education Resource Office
Astro Pi Mission Zero – Tips and Tricks Webinar – ESERO | European Space Education Resource Office
CanSat 2026/27 Introduction Webinar – ESERO | European Space Education Resource Office
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