The two-day #SocialSpace event will take place over 12-13 April, in collaboration with Germany’s largest science centre, ‘experimenta’.

We are inviting 30 social media enthusiasts to ESOC mission control in Darmstadt for a behind-the-scenes view of the launch, with all the nerves and excitement that come with it. There will be a tour of the centre, special briefings, presentations and the chance to speak with the Flight Director and other mission experts.

The day before, we’ll visit experimenta in Heilbronn for an action-packed programme of science talks, tours, a trip to the Science Dome and an evening of observations at the experimenta observatory.

** Applications will open very soon! Keep an eye on @esaoperations on Twitter and save the dates! **