Guided Visit of the European Space Agency in Darmstadt

Robert-Bosch-Straße 5, Darmstadt, Germany, Darmstadt, Germany

Guided Visit of the European Space Agency in Darmstadt

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Languages

German

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Discover where the missions come alive and visit the premises of the Satellite Control Centre of the European Space Agency in Darmstadt.Here you will be able to see the Main Control Room, where more than 80 ESA missions have been supervised, and to have a look at several satellite models during ongoing operations.Don't miss the opportunity to witness ESA's activities on this hour-and-a-half tour.

What to remember

Important info

Not allowed:

children under 10 years of age
large bags or backpacks

Know in advance:

the tour is provided only in German
please note it is possible that the Main Control Room may not be available for viewing, depending on internal circumstances only
all participants must be pre-registered with Darmstadt Marketing. For this, at checkout you need to provide the full name and nationality of each person
visitor IDs must be worn visibly at all times
the tour is wheelchair accessible
it is not permitted to leave the group of visitors during the tour
the instructions of the security staff must be followed
the ESOC security service reserves the right to deny access to persons who behave uncooperatively or to expel them from the site

Remember to bring:

all participants aged 16 and over must carry a valid identity card
access is only permitted upon presentation of a valid passport or identity card. The identity documents are checked for authenticity and retained for the duration of the stay. Driving licenses, residence permits, health insurance cards, etc. are not accepted as proof of identity
please be dressed and equipped appropriately for the weather, since the guided tour takes place partly outdoors