SOLD OUT!

Thank you for the great interest in this Alumni gathering. Due to the capacity of the venue, the event is now sold out. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at future Columbia Alumni events soon!

Join us for an On-Site Tour of the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA). Visit research and startup labs, learn about the ground base of the next-generation private space station, Starlab, and CSA partnership with Space Florida. Followed by a Networking Apero.

September 17, 2025: 18:00-20:30

• 18:00 - Welcome in Hangar 4, Meeting room ARES
   
• 18:05 - Introduction into the New Space Economy - Dr. Calista Fischer, Special Missions and Communications, Space Hub, University of Zurich
  
  “Beyond ISS – the future of R & D and production in low Earth orbit and the role of the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich - Dr. Calista Fischer, Special Missions and Communications, Space Hub, University of Zurich
  
  “Switzerland and the Role of CSA in the  Emerging New Space Ecosystem» - Dr. Andreas Wittmer, Chairman Director CSA and Managing Director CFAC, University of St. Gallen
  
  
• 19:15 - short tour through Hangar 4 
  
  
• 19:30 - Apéro at Hangar 4, Flightlab area 1
  
  
• 20:30 - End of event
  
  

Getting there

Access to Hangar 4 by car

The address Wangenstrasse 68, Dübendorf (IPZ Pavilion) or 64.4 (Hall 4) cannot be approached directly. 

Coming from the highway from Zurich, take the Wangen-Brüttisellen exit. Turn left at the traffic lights (direction Dübendorf, Wangenstrasse). Turn left at the large right-hand bend (approx. 400 meters after the traffic lights) and then immediately turn right (signposted “Zufahrt Innovationspark”).

Drive along the various hangars (under construction) to the last hangar (=H4) at the end of the site. 

Parking: Cars can be parked along the fence. The access gate to the runway plus the hangar gates must remain free.

Space Hub Universität Zürich (UZH Space Hub) - Google Maps

Access to Hangar 4 by public transport

Take the S9 or S14 to Dübendorf, then the Bus 759 (direction Wangen) to Innovationspark (total 22 minutes from Zurich HB)

Alternatively, Hangar 4 is 13 minutes walk from Dübendorf train station. 

Cost CHF 20 (to cover the apéro costs - to be paid on site cash or by Twint)

Organizers: Holly L. Capelo, Martina Eberle, Peter Ling