NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites.

Get to know the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia

A centre that promotes the development of activities related to space in Catalonia in the areas of training, research and innovation.

ACTION AREAS

IEEC • Recerca

Space research

The IEEC studies the Cosmos and the Earth as a planet, through a powerful programme for research, development, and technology innovation in the framework of scientific missions and projects.
Transferència e innovació

Transfer and innovation

One of the main missions of the IEEC is the transfer of the knowledge and space technologies generated to industry and investors, with the aim of achieving a high impact and benefit for the institute, companies and society at large.

APEC

Area for the Promotion of the Space Sector of Catalonia

NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites. This new technology enables the creation of a new set of digital services and a new economy with strong growth.

HIGHLIGHTED PICTURE

Cat’s Eye nebula as seen by the Euclid telescope
Description

On 19 March 2025, the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released the first batch of data from its survey, including a preview of its deep fields. Among the thousands of objects in the ‘north field’, 3,000 light-years away, is the Cat’s Eye Nebula. The nebula’s clouds and gas are in blue, while different image processing techniques highlight other aspects of this structure shaped by stellar winds and radiation coming from the central star.

Author: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA/HEIC/NAOJ/CFHT/The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) | Image processing: Yuzheng Kang


job offers

Please find below the current open calls for applications, as well as the conditions, deadlines, application materials, and more. Join our team!