Dassault Aviation Launches 20th Edition of Student Aerospace Challenge

November 19, 2025 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2025-1764102390199-837

European Students Compete in Manned Suborbital Vehicle Project with Dassault Aviation and ESA Partnership

The Student Aerospace Challenge, now in its 20th edition, is open to European students from ESA member countries. Dassault Aviation, along with ArianeGroup, the European Space Agency, and the Air and Space Museum, supports this initiative. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a manned suborbital vehicle project, exploring various aspects of space aircraft design and technology. The deadline for team formation is November 23, 2025, and registration can be completed on the Challenge website.

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Key Takeaways

The 20th edition of the Student Aerospace Challenge is open to all European students.
Participants will study suborbital or space aircraft design, propulsion, economics, medicine, and environment.
Teams can form until November 23, 2025, and register on the Challenge website.
A manned suborbital vehicle will be launched with a team of participants

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Strategic Implications

This initiative may indicate Dassault Aviation’s commitment to nurturing future space professionals. The partnership with ESA suggests a focus on collaborative research and development in the aerospace sector.