Training School on Space Journalism

Overview

ESPI and LUISS School of Journalism Data Lab are pleased to launch the first European training school for journalists, “From Space Journalism to Satellite Journalism: The Big Picture”, a pioneering initiative designed to equip media professionals with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of space activities and space data-enabled journalism.

This two-day intensive program free of charge for journalists, will equip participants with the skills to analyze, interpret, and report on space-related news, helping them to navigate the complexities of the industry and its impact on society. Led by renowned space experts and media professionals, the programme will offer hands-on training to help journalists produce high-quality, insightful reporting on space affairs and policy.

Themes of the training school will include:

• Foundational knowledge.
• Best practices for reporting on space.
• Deeper understanding of the role of space applications in society.

Learning outcomes of the training school will include:

• Gain foundational knowledge of the technical, political, industrial, economic, and societal dimensions of space activities.
• Master best practices for producing high-quality and insightful reporting on space affairs.
• Learn to access, use, and interpret space-based data in journalistic work.
• Build networks with space professionals to deepen sector knowledge.

For more information about the Training School, or if you have questions, please contact:

• ESPI: Bianca Santi at <Bianca.Santi@espi.or.at>
• LUISS: Elisabetta Panico at <epanico@luiss.it>

Call for Applications

Selection Procedure:

• Eligibility: Open to working, professional journalists.
• Selection: A maximum of 20 participants will be selected.
• Required Documents:
  • Resume;
  • Reference Letter from a media organisation, editor, or industry professional; and
  • Two samples of work (newspaper/media articles).

Selection Criteria:

• Proved journalism experience and professional background;
• Motivation explaining interest in space journalism; and
• At least one endorsement from referees (e.g., newspaper editor).

Timeline:

• Application Deadline: 11 June 2025 (applications now closed).
• Communication to Successful Applicants: 18 June 2025.
• Confirmation of Participation by Selected Candidates: 4 July 2024.

Costs

• The Training School is free of charge for professional journalists who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Up to four press officers from industry and/or the public sector will also be selected for the Training School, and if selected, will incur a fee of €2.000.

Travel & Accommodation

• Participants are kindly requested to arrange their own travel and accommodation (please note that we can offer a discounted rate for hotel accommodations).

Confirmed Trainers

We are excited to welcome the following esteemed experts as trainers for this year’s Training School. More trainers will be announced in due course.