The European Astro Pi Challenge lets young people run scientific experiments on Raspberry Pi computers aboard the ISS. By @ESA__Education & @RaspberryPi_org.
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🚀 Still haven't entered this year's challenge?
We’ve put together a set of resources to help you run Mission Zero in your classroom:
• Step-by-step guide
• Offline worksheet to plan your image
• Sticker sheet to celebrate your students
Take a look👉 rpf.io/ap-resource
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✨🎈 Happy 10th Birthday, @Astro_Pi! 🎂✨
🚀 A decade ago, two special Raspberry Pi computers were launched to the International Space Station, and since then young people have been sending their code into space! 👩🚀
👩💻 Each year, the European Astro Pi Challenge engages tens of thousands of young participants, contributing to an impressive total of more than 160,000 students since 2015.
This anniversary marks a full decade of young people programming in space, and the adventure is only getting bigger. 🎉
Read the full story of this incredible space journey and discover how Astro Pi continues to empower learners through real-world space science. 💫
🔗 esa.int/Education/AstroPI/As…
To celebrate a decade of the Astro Pi Challenge, we joined Tim Peake CMG at his ’Celebrating 10 Years Since Blast-Off’ event at the @sciencemuseum in London. Thank you to the brilliant museum team and to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone year: rpf.io/blog-astro-10
The team had a brilliant time running workshops to celebrate 10 years since Tim Peake CMG's 2015 Principia mission and 10 years of the Astro Pi Challenge. A decade later and we’re still empowering the next generation of space explorers 👉 astro-pi.org
What a fantastic day @sciencemuseum answering lots of your questions in the new Space Gallery, dropping into the Live Lessons and the Wonderlab, seeing your great work coding with @Raspberry_Pi AstroPi and catching up with the @airbus_space rover team.
It was a great way to get warmed up ready for Monday’s live lesson. Join me virtually from 10.20 am tomorrow.
sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups/…
We are excited to be joining this special celebration at the London Science Museum 🚀
The Raspberry Pi Foundation team are running Astro Pi workshops giving aspiring coders the chance to create their very own pixel art image to send to the Astro Pi computers aboard the ISS!
The countdown is on!
Only 7 days left to join Astronaut Tim Peake at the Science Museum for a day of fun activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station.
Get your free admission tickets: bit.ly/44NWrUP
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👽 Hello there, it's Paxi here! And I’m getting ready for Astro Pis’ 10th Birthday. 🎉
To get us in the mood to celebrate, I'm teaming up with this amazing computer for another #SpaceGalleryCompetition! 🖥️
In December and January, we’ll be making the most perfect pixel art! Building awesome creations block by block, just like students can do with the Astro Pis up on the International Space Station! 🛰️
But whether you make a pixelated puppy or the funniest square space art, it’s time to get creative!
🎨 Theme: Pixel Art
🗓️ Deadline: 31 January 2026
👉 esa.int/kids/en/things_to_do…
#ESAKids #Paxi
Have you heard of the European AstroPi Challenge before? Check it out here: astro-pi.org/
🚀 Find support for the Astro Pi Challenge near you!
If you are looking for Astro Pi training, resources for your classroom, or upcoming space education events in your area, your local ESERO (European Space Education Resource Office) team can help 👉 rpf.io/astro-pi-esero
This year marks 10 years of Astro Pi 🎂🚀
In the latest issue of Hello World, we explore how the challenge has evolved into a STEM success story across Europe and beyond.
Read the article 👉 rpf.io/hello-world-astro-pi
@ESA__Education #CodingForKids #CodingInSpace #STEM
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New blog: Debunking myths about space science!
Think you need to be a rocket scientist to send code into space? Think again 🚀
Find out how Astro Pi is helping young people develop confidence, creativity, and coding skills.
🔗 rpf.io/space-myth-debunking
@ESA__Education
🚀 Hello teachers! Ready to launch your students’ code into space?
Take part in the #AstroPi Challenge this Computing Science Scotland Week 2025. Join our free webinars designed to make participation easy and fun.
👉 Head to rpf.io/ap-digilearn to register.
#CSW2025
A reminder to join us tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November, for our special webinar 👩💻
🚀 Ready to test your code for @Astro_Pi Mission Space Lab? 👩💻
With the Astro Pi Replay Tool, you can simulate how your program will run on an Astro Pi computer aboard the International Space Station, a key step before launching your code into space! 🌍🛰️
Don’t miss the special webinar to learn more on how to use the Replay Tool, get an overview of the challenge, and prepare your team. ✨
🗓️ Tuesday, 4 November 2025
🕟 16:30–17:30 CET
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏿 Open to mentors and student teams
🔗 Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=z5EDjkm9…
Your coding mission starts here! 🌠
📸: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#STEM @RaspberryPi_org
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✨ Ready to take on the @Astro_Pi Mission Space Lab challenge? 👩💻
Join the mission to write Python code that runs on the International Space Station and calculate its speed in orbit! 🌍🛰️
Don’t miss this special webinar to get an overview of the challenge and learn how to prepare your team.
🗓️ Tuesday, 4 November 2025
🕟 16:30–17:30 CET
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏿 Open to mentors and student teams
🔗 Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=z5EDjkm9…
Your journey to coding in space starts here — don’t miss it! 🌠
📸: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#ESAEducation @RaspberryPi_org
Join our Mission Zero online training session - today, 20 October 15:30-16:20 - to inspire the next generation on digital creators ✨
Discover everything you need to deliver the activity confidently, no coding experience required!
👉 rpf.io/astro-pi-cw-training
#EUCodeWeek
ALT European Astro Pi Challenge. Your computer program in space. ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot.
🌟 We’re heading to #BradfordScienceFestival 🌟
Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation team for a Mission Zero workshop 🚀
👩🚀 No experience needed, for young people aged 11+
📍 National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
📅 25-31 October 2025
👉 rpf.io/astro-pi-bsf
It’s #WorldSpaceWeek, the perfect time to take part in the European Astro Pi Challenge 🌌🚀
Check out these awesome images captured by the Astro Pi computers’ camera on board the ISS.
Don't miss your chance to solve a real scientific problem in space 👉 astro-pi.org/mission-space-l…
ALT Images captured by the Astro Pi computers’ camera on board the International Space Station
🚀✨ Celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek2025 by sending your code into orbit 🛰️
Whether you’re a teacher, student or space enthusiast, start your #WSW2025 journey with the Astro Pi Challenge 2025/26.
Choose your mission 👉 astro-pi.org
@ESA__Education
Send your pixel art to space with Astro Pi Mission Zero 🚀
Write a Python program to display an image, inspired by nature, on board the ISS. Check out these amazing entries from last year ⬇️
We can’t wait to see what you create 🎨
astro-pi.org/mission-zero
@ESA__Education
ALT Astro Pi Mission Zero previous entries: Fish and Chameleon pixel art
The European Astro Pi Challenge transforms what might be just a programming exercise into a space mission. Young people are motivated by having the chance to send their code to space 🌌
Access mentor resources and register here 👉 astro-pi.org/
@ESA__Education
ALT Positive feedback from an Astro Pi Challenge mentor
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The European #AstroPi Challenge is back 🚀
The 2025/26 challenge is now open for registrations. This year we're excited to welcome ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot as the Astro Pi Ambassador ahead of her first mission to the ISS 👩🚀
Read more: rpf.io/blog-astro-pi-25-26
@ESA__Education
One week to go! The European Astro Pi Challenge opens Monday 8 Sept 🚀
Join 150,000+ participants who’ve already sent their code to space 👉 astro-pi.org/
@ESA__Education
#AstroPi #ESAEducation #CodingForKids #CodingInSpace #STEM #MissionZero
ALT Illustration of a Raspberry Pi device orbiting Earth with the International Space Station. One week until the Astro Pi Challenge opens.