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Space Summer School "flies" this year to Pampilhosa da Serra

Diário de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 21:30

The Space Summer School, an initiative promoted by Instituto Pedro Nunes, will take place this year with activities extending to Pampilhosa da Serra. The event is scheduled to start on Wednesday in the city of Coimbra.

This year's edition brings a geographical particularity, moving away from the usual exclusively urban location to also cover the mountainous area of the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra. Instituto Pedro Nunes, an institution known for its work in promoting science and technology, is responsible for organizing this summer training dedicated to the theme of Space.

The program promises to bring together participants interested in deepening their knowledge in the space field, taking advantage of the diversity of scenarios that the region offers for activities related to this scientific and technological domain.

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