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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Astro Pi retweeted
β¨π Happy 10th Birthday, @Astro_Pi! πβ¨
π 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! π©βπ
π©βπ» 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. π
Read the full story of this incredible space journey and discover how Astro Pi continues to empower learners through real-world space science. π«
π esa.int/Education/AstroPI/Asβ¦
Astro Pi retweeted
π½ Hello there, it's Paxi here! And Iβm getting ready for Astro Pisβ 10th Birthday. π
To get us in the mood to celebrate, I'm teaming up with this amazing computer for another #SpaceGalleryCompetition! π₯οΈ
In December and January, weβll 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! π°οΈ
But whether you make a pixelated puppy or the funniest square space art, itβs time to get creative!
π¨ Theme: Pixel Art
ποΈ Deadline: 31 January 2026
π esa.int/kids/en/things_to_doβ¦
#ESAKids #Paxi
Have you heard of the European AstroPi Challenge before? Check it out here: astro-pi.org/
Astro Pi retweeted
New blog: Debunking myths about space science!
Think you need to be a rocket scientist to send code into space? Think again π
Find out how Astro Pi is helping young people develop confidence, creativity, and coding skills.
π rpf.io/space-myth-debunking
@ESA__Education
Astro Pi retweeted
β¨ Ready to take on the @Astro_Pi Mission Space Lab challenge? π©βπ»
Join the mission to write Python code that runs on the International Space Station and calculate its speed in orbit! ππ°οΈ
Donβt miss this special webinar to get an overview of the challenge and learn how to prepare your team.
ποΈ Tuesday, 4 November 2025
π 16:30β17:30 CET
π§π»βπ€βπ§πΏ Open to mentors and student teams
π Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=z5EDjkm9β¦
Your journey to coding in space starts here β donβt miss it! π
πΈ: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#ESAEducation @RaspberryPi_org
Astro Pi retweeted
The European #AstroPi Challenge is back π
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 π©βπ
Read more: rpf.io/blog-astro-pi-25-26
@ESA__Education
Astro Pi retweeted
π St. Mark's in Space π
Once again our P7 pupils took part in the Astro Pi Challenge to have their coding project run on the International Space Station! Today they received their certificates to show the time & coordinates of when it run! Well done! @Astro_Pi @DigiSchoolsERC
Astro Pi retweeted
Four Year 7s had their Python coding project run on board the International @Space_Station as part of the @Astro_Pi competition. #AlleynsSTEM #AlleynsScience
Astro Pi retweeted
Our new S4s were excited to receive their @Astro_Pi Mission Zero certificates from @esa.
Back in S3, they wrote Python programs that got transmitted to the @Raspberry_Pi computers on the @Space_Station! π¨βππ¨βπ
Astro Pi retweeted
Happy #NationalSpaceDay!
Weβre celebrating the 25,405 young people who joined this yearβs #AstroPi #MissionZero Challenge.
Over 17,000 programs are now running on the ISS π°οΈ
Hereβs a sneak peek at some of the brilliant designs.
π rpf.io/blog-astro-pi-2025
#ESAEducation
Astro Pi retweeted
@astro_slawosz greetings from Cardiff (UK) @IOPWales, and good luck with #IGNIS. We wish you a successful launch and to s
ee our @Astro_Pi code in action @Space_Station.
Astro Pi retweeted
P7c have been exploring text-based coding while creating programs that will display images in the International Space Station. @Astro_Pi @Raspberry_Pi #MissionZero @ERC_STEM @DigiSchoolsERC #BSW25 #CPSSTEAM
Astro Pi retweeted
#MissionZero has been a fun and engaging way to demonstrate a real world application of computer science to learners 11-14. Thanks to @RaspberryPi_org for organising this program every year.
ONE MONTH LEFT to enter #MissionZero and send your code to space β¨
Need inspiration? Check out some of the entries from last year and let us know which one is your favourite π
π
Entries close 24 March
π Enter now: astro-pi.org/mission-zero
Astro Pi retweeted
ONE MONTH LEFT to enter #MissionZero and send your code to space β¨
Need inspiration? Check out some of the entries from last year and let us know which one is your favourite π
π
Entries close 24 March
π Enter now: astro-pi.org/mission-zero
Astro Pi retweeted
β³ Tick-tock, time is running out!Β π
There is one week left to apply to the @Astro_Pi project and run your scientific experiment on board the International Space Station. π©βπ»π°οΈ
Teams are invited to write computer programs that runs in space to calculate the speed of the International Space Station. Don't miss this chance! πβ¨
Astro Pi is an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the @RaspberryPi_org. Check out all the details and apply now at astro-pi.org/mission-space-lβ¦ π©βπ
πΈ: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#AstroPi #ISS #ESAEducation
Astro Pi retweeted
M finished her @Astro_Pi submission this week! She designed her mushroom and we converted it to python! Soon we will learn more about her code's run on the ISS! ππ©βπ Learn more about AstroPi by checking out the STEAM WEEK events in the Educator Updates! #ocsbMath @MrsDallasOCSB
ALT Python code for our AstroPi mission zero submission
Astro Pi retweeted
π΅οΈ Two weeks, what? π
π If you ever dreamed of running your scientific experiment on board the International Space Station, you have two weeks to apply to the @Astro_Pi project! π©βπ»π°οΈ
This is an amazing opportunity to write your own computer program to calculate the speed of the ISS and dive into the science of motion and the orbit of the ISS! β¨
β³ Hurry up, the deadline is approaching!
Astro Pi is an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the @RaspberryPi_org, find out all the details at astro-pi.org/mission-space-lβ¦Β π©βπ
πΈ: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#AstroPi #ISS #ESAEducation
Astro Pi retweeted
It's been all #Python at my @CodeClub's this week. From @Astro_Pi, Mission Zero to encapsulating #PygameZero enemy Actors in their own objects! β at Great Malvern, England
Astro Pi retweeted
Mr.Reeves grade 5/6s were doing coding for the @NASA @Astro_Pi our codes will be travelling to the International @Space_Station soon - amazing work and super cool experience for our students as they learn about space for science @TweedsmuirS @JulieRuberto
Astro Pi retweeted
π£ Calling all the teams participatingΒ in Mission Space Lab π°οΈβ¨
One week untilΒ the next @Astro_Pi Mission Space Lab Livestream. β
This is a unique opportunity to get some help solving any technical challenges or issues your team is struggling with while working on your mission to find out the ISS speed! π©βπ»
Find out all the details below:
ποΈ Next Thursday, 16 January 2025
π 17:30-18:30 CET
πΊ Livestream atΒ youtube.com/live/cagb2EI74p0
π§ Do you have any specific questions? Please send an email to [email protected] and we'llΒ answer them live during the session.
Join us and let'sΒ make this mission a success together π
πΈ: ESA & Raspberry Pi Foundation
#AstroPi #ESAEducationΒ @RaspberryPi_org
