IEEE AESS SpaceTech Workshop

The IEEE AESS SpaceTech Workshop is a three-day event held from November 10-12, 2026, hosted by the Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Computers Engineering at the Higher Engineering Institute of Lisbon (Politechnic University of Lisbon). Organized in collaboration with the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) and the IEEE Portugal Section, this intensive lecture tour offers deep technical insights into the modern space sector, human spaceflight, and aerospace systems. The program features an expert-led lineup structured across three core thematic days: Day 1 (Nov 10): Focuses on spacecraft design, assembly, and launch operations, alongside a panel discussion exploring the local Portuguese and international space ecosystem. It also covers UAV technology and the integration of Artificial Intelligence in space cost management. Day 2 (Nov 11): Shifts focus entirely toward human spaceflight engineering and space medicine. Sessions explore life support systems (ECLSS), Mars habitat survival design, space physiology, and extreme environment mental health. Day 3 (Nov 12): Investigates astronaut selection and health data analysis, followed by an overview of the benefits of IEEE AESS membership. The day concludes with the technology behind picosatellites, future Earth applications, and a live space suit demonstration.