Horizon Europe’s
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Orbiting satellites and space infrastructure are becoming inseparable from modern life, powering everything from communications to emerging technologies. As activity in low Earth orbit accelerates, Europe faces mounting challenges such as environmental strain on terrestrial and orbital ecosystems, growing competition from global players, and the risk of technical failures or security threats. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SPARE project aims to turn these challenges into opportunities. Focusing on sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness, SPARE promotes responsible growth in space. Its world-class training programme will equip the next generation of engineers and scientists to integrate technological innovation with environmental stewardship, regulatory insight, and economic strategy, ensuring that Europe’s expanding presence in orbit is safe, sustainable, and strategically strong.

The in-person interviews for the engineering positions of the SPARE project took place from 9 to 11 February at Thales Research & Technology in Palaiseau, France. Over the course of three days, ten doctoral candidates in engineering were selected for an equivalent number of positions. The meeting provided an excellent…
The SPARE project kicked off in November 2025 and is now recruiting 11 Doctoral Candidates in Engineering and 2 Doctoral Candidates in Space Law and Economics. To apply, please send your CV, Motivation letter and a link to a video of up to 3 minutes explaining your background and interests…

Welcome to the SPARE Project, funded from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement N°101227584. Orbiting satellites and space infrastructure are becoming inseparable from modern life, powering everything from communications to emerging technologies. As activity in low Earth orbit accelerates, Europe faces mounting challenges such as…