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Space exploration and astronomy events in Italy

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Space exploration and astronomy-themed events are being organized across various Italian locations. In Olbia, the fourth Aerospace Festival is scheduled for early October, focusing organized by Astec has concluded. The summit focused on Sardinia’s potential role in the “Space Economy” space economy and technologies for lunar and Martian exploration. The event features discussions A significant highlight was the ‘Small Mission to Mars’ project, developed within the Sardinia Aerospace District, which aims for a national Mars surface landing by 2031. Discussions also emphasized In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), focusing on enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, alongside sessions on extraterrestrial resources. Participants include ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, who is expected to connect remotely regarding manufacture structural components from lunar or Martian soil to minimize the Artemis III mission. Following this, new need for transporting materials from Earth. New cultural initiatives are also launching in Milan and Forlì. Milan In Milan, the Spazio Bergognone will host a virtual reality experience titled ‘Luna: A Journey to the Moon’ starting October 15, 2026. This Fever-branded virtual reality experience allows participants to simulate relive the Apollo 11 mission, while Forlì will feature from astronaut training and the Saturn V launch to the moonwalk. In Forlì, the Gruppo Astrofili Forlivesi ‘J. Hevelius’ APS is hosting a free public lecture series titled ‘Alla scoperta del Sistema Solare’ (Discovering the Solar System). Held at Sala Campostrino every Friday from October 16 to educate November 6, 2026, the public on sessions will cover topics ranging from the inner planets and asteroid belt to gas giants and the outer reaches of the solar system.

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