These types of flights are also called in-orbit demonstration or validation, abbreviated to IOD/IOV, as they are meant to demonstrate or validate that something can be used in space.

Think your product will work in the harsh conditions outside Earth’s atmosphere, or do you want to prove your new idea for satellite technology? The Flight Ticket Initiative is your fast-track way to get on board and leave gravity behind.

To apply for a flight ticket for your satellite, submit your proposal in response to the Call for Expressions of Interest. The next cut-off date for submissions will close on 15 March 2024 at 18:00 CET (17:00 GMT).

At ESA, the Flight Ticket Initiative is administered under the Boost! programme.