INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES STRASBOURG AS THE EUROPEAN HUB OF ITS GLOBAL CAMPUS NETWORK

ISU Launched its Global Campus Initiative on 4 Oct 2026

ISU met with Unistra / Mines Nancy in Strasbourg on 11 Sep 2026

Strasbourg, France to Host the European Hub of ISU’s Global Campus Network and the 2029 ISU Space Studies Program

ANTALYA, TURKEY, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Space University (ISU) announced today that Strasbourg, France, will become the exclusive European hub of ISU’s global campus network. The announcement also confirmed that Strasbourg will be the host city for ISU’s 2029 Space Studies Program (SSP29), celebrating the 40th anniversary of ISU’s 1989 SSP hosted by the University of Strasbourg (Unistra). The announcements were made during the 2026 International Astronautical Congress, taking place this week in Antalya, Türkiye.

ISU’s Global Campus Initiative is a continuation of the institution's founding ambition to create an expanding base of campus facilities, networks and affiliations both on and off the Earth, toward ISU’s vision of a peaceful, prosperous and boundless future through the study, exploration and development of Space for the benefit of all humanity. Since its founding in 1987, ISU has graduated over 6,000 alumni from over 115 countries, many of whom have become leaders of the world’s space programs in government and in the private sectors. ISU announced its Global Campus Initiative on 04 October 2026, and today's announcement establishes Strasbourg as the first official hub of ISU's planned worldwide network of campus affiliates, facilities and programs.

International Space University is entering into a long-term agreement with the University of Strasbourg to be the primary academic partner of the Strasbourg-based European hub developing and hosting international programs with European partnering Universities and in collaboration with ISU. The agreement also brings in Mines Nancy as an academic affiliate and anticipates the development of graduate level Masters and other advanced programs. With a constellation of European partners, the University of Strasbourg and Mines Nancy intend to build academic programs and activities consistent with the ambitions of the ISU’s founding vision and its Global Campus Initiative.

“Strasbourg has been a dedicated and catalytic partner of International Space University for decades,” said ISU Founder and Director, Bob Richards. “We are thrilled that this legacy continues with the University of Strasbourg taking a leading role in the establishment of the European hub of ISU’s global campus network.”

“Unistra established a strong partnership with ISU in 1989,” said Patrick Llerena, Professor at the University of Strasbourg. “Our ambition is to develop specific European programs, especially in the area of ‘New Space for Society’, with our European partners, from Master courses to short modules, and the already existing incubator.”

“Mines Nancy is proud to join the European hub of ISU’s Global Campus to bring its deeptech spirit and vision, extending collaborations between the University of Lorraine and Unistra,” said François Alter, Director General of Mines Nancy.

While ISU builds out its global campus network, it will continue its flagship annual Space Studies Program (SSP) and other shorter professional programs. Last month, ISU announced the University of Central Florida (UCF) will host its 38th Space Studies Program from June 21st to August 13th, 2027 at its Rosen College of Hospitality Management, highlighted by the vibrant Central Florida commercial space ecosystem and the proximity of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center.

Learn more about ISU SSP 2027: ssp2027.isu.global

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1987 by Peter H. Diamandis, Todd B. Hawley and Robert D. Richards, ISU is the world’s only university devoted entirely to experiential space education. ISU has global partnerships with universities, space agencies and leading space companies with over 6,000 alumni from 115 countries including astronauts, entrepreneurs, executives, academics and government space leaders.

Hosted by prestigious academic institutions globally since its inaugural session at MIT in 1988, the Space Studies Program (SSP) is ISU’s flagship program, providing an expansive graduate level curriculum and hands-on training tailored for students and professionals at any stage of their space careers. Participants from around the world take courses across all space disciplines, participate in workshops, immerse in multidisciplinary projects, and engage with leaders of the global space industry.

Learn more: https://www.isu.global

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF STRASBOURG
The University of Strasbourg (Université de Strasbourg, Unistra) is a highly prestigious, world-renowned public research university located in Alsace, France. Established originally in 1538 as a Protestant gymnasium, it officially gained university status in 1631 before merging into its modern unified form in 2009. Today, it stands as one of the largest and most influential higher education institutions in France, hosting over 57,000 students, including a substantial international population of roughly 20%.

The university is a founding member of the prestigious LERU (League of European Research Universities) and operates a total of five main campuses integrated directly into the city of Strasbourg. It boasts an exceptionally rich academic heritage, having been home to 19 Nobel Laureates across fields like chemistry, physics, and medicine. Unistra excels particularly in life sciences, chemistry, and international relations, while also offering a vast array of disciplines including human sciences, technology, and law. It benefits heavily from its strategic location in a European capital, collaborating closely with European institutions and global research networks. Ultimately, the university combines centuries of academic history with modern innovation, making it a major hub for global research and higher education.

Learn more: https://www.unistra.fr/en

ABOUT MINES NANCY
Mines Nancy is a French graduate engineering school and a constituent school of the University of Lorraine. Consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in France, it welcomes more than 850 students representing over 30 nationalities. Its scientific expertise spans six areas: Materials; Energy; Industrial Engineering and Applied Mathematics; Computer Science; Geosciences and Civil Engineering; and Design Engineering. Founded in 1919, the school combines scientific excellence, close ties with industry, and strong international and research partnerships. Since the early 2000s, Mines Nancy has been a pioneer of innovation and cross-disciplinary education through the ARTEM Alliance, which it forms with ICN Business School and the École nationale supérieure d'art et de design (ENSAD) on the ARTEM Campus in Nancy. By bringing engineering, management, and art & design students together from the very start of their training, the Alliance fosters a unique collaborative approach to learning and innovation.

Learn more : https://mines-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr/en

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