Swiss students drive rocket research forward 

Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race. SWI swissinfo.ch explores their groundbreaking projects. Audrey Vorburger conducts research on space instruments and the solar system. As an astrophysicist and planetologist at the University of Bern, rockets are key to her work. “Switzerland is already known for its high-precision engineering and its ability to develop complex scientific instruments,” she says. A national space programne would bolster these strengths. “Access to space is no longer the sole preserve of the major space-faring nations,” Vorburger adds. “With technological advances and internationally accessible launch capacities, smaller countries can also play a significant role.” Student projects, which are numerous in Switzerland, could play an important role in the development and promotion of Swiss space technology and the training of future specialists in ...