Curiosity mini-contest: Student contest

October 9, 2025
| 14:00
- 17:00
Location: Space Expo, Ariana zaal
Organising party: The Curiosity Contest

The Curiosity Contest is a student competition designed to bring space-enthusiastic students from different backgrounds and study levels closer to a career in space. During NL Space Week, we launch our very first kick-off event: the Curiosity Mini-Contest.

Challenge: How do we tackle the problem of space debris orbiting our Earth?
Form a team with your friends and design an innovative solution! You’ll have one hour to come up with your concept, after which each team will pitch their idea to a jury of space professionals. Who knows—you might become the very first Curiosity Contest winners!

đź“… 9 October 2025
🕑 14:00 – 17:00
📍 Space Expo, Noordwijk

đź”— Learn more on our website: Curiosity Contest
✍️ Sign up here: Registration Form

Stay curious—just like the rover.

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