Mission Zero – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:15:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Debunking myths about space science with Astro Pi impact evidence https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/13/debunking-myths-about-space-science-with-astro-pi-impact-evidence/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:15:19 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91908 The European Astro Pi Challenge is a collaboration between ESA, the national European Space Education Resource Offices, and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The 2025/26 challenge, which is currently open for registration, marks 10 years of incredible opportunities for young people to send their code into space. In this blog post, we are pleased to share…

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]]> Celebrate 10 years of the European Astro Pi Challenge — registration for 2025–26 is now open https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/08/celebrate-10-years-of-the-european-astro-pi-challenge-registration-for-2025-26-is-now-open/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:35:57 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91418 The European Astro Pi Challenge, an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is back for its tenth year! This special anniversary year marks a decade of inspiring young people to code and have their programs run aboard the International Space Station (ISS). We are delighted to announce that registration for…

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]]> Code, confidence, and community: A look back at Astro Pi 2024–25 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/21/code-confidence-and-community-a-look-back-at-astro-pi-2024-25/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:47:35 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91323 Taking part in the European Astro Pi Challenge builds young people’s confidence and motivates them to try further digital making and programming activities, according to their mentors. The challenge, a European Space Agency (ESA) Education project run in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, offers young people the amazing opportunity to write a short computer…

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]]> Astro Pi 2024/25: Another stellar year of space education concludes https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/11/astro-pi-2024-25-another-stellar-year-of-space-education-concludes/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:19:56 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90428 We’re thrilled to celebrate yet another incredible year of young people reaching for the stars, as the European Astro Pi Challenge 2024/25 draws to a close. Teams from across Europe and ESA Member States are now receiving their well-deserved certificates and data from the International Space Station (ISS). It’s been a truly inspiring year, showcasing…

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]]> The countdown begins! Astro Pi participants to have their programs run in space https://noise.getoto.net/2025/04/24/the-countdown-begins-astro-pi-participants-to-have-their-programs-run-in-space/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:39:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89946 This week, young people participating in the European Astro Pi Challenge 2024/25 will have their programs run in space! Astronauts from the European Space Agency (ESA) have been setting up the Astro Pi computers on board the International Space Station (ISS) ready to receive the programs.  The European Astro Pi Challenge is an ESA Education…

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]]> Five reasons to join the Astro Pi Challenge, backed by our impact report https://noise.getoto.net/2024/12/17/five-reasons-to-join-the-astro-pi-challenge-backed-by-our-impact-report/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:26:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89097 We are excited to share our report on the impact of the 2023/24 Astro Pi Challenge. Earlier this year we conducted surveys and focus groups with mentors who took part in the Astro Pi Challenge, to understand the value and impact the challenge offers to young people and mentors. You can read the full report…

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]]> The European Astro Pi Challenge 2024/25 launches today https://noise.getoto.net/2024/09/16/the-european-astro-pi-challenge-2024-25-launches-today/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:44:54 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88298 Registration is now open for the European Astro Pi Challenge 2024/25! The Astro Pi Challenge, an ESA Education project run in collaboration with us here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, offers young people the incredible opportunity to write computer programs that will run in space. Young people can take part in two exciting missions for…

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]]> Celebrating Astro Pi 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/08/01/celebrating-astro-pi-2024/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:33:57 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87886 About the projects Over the past few months, young people across Europe have run their computer programs  on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Astro Pi Mission Zero and Mission Space Lab. Mission Zero offers young people the chance to write a simple program that takes a reading from the colour and luminosity…

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]]> Young people receive their data from space and Astro Pi certificates https://noise.getoto.net/2024/06/10/young-people-receive-their-data-from-space-and-astro-pi-certificates/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:03:07 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87460 Across Europe and beyond, teams of young people are receiving data from the International Space Station (ISS) this week. That’s because they participated in the annual European Astro Pi Challenge, the unique programme we deliver in collaboration with ESA Education to give kids the chance to write code that runs in space. In this round…

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]]> Young people’s Astro Pi code is sent to the International Space Station https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/22/young-peoples-astro-pi-code-is-sent-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:23:21 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86914 Young people taking part in the European Astro Pi Challenge are about to have their computer programs sent to the International Space Station (ISS). Astro Pi is run annually in collaboration by us and ESA Education, and offers two ways to get involved: Mission Zero and Mission Space Lab. This year, over 25,000 young people…

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]]> Launch kids’ code into space with the European Astro Pi Challenge 2023/24 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/09/18/launch-kids-code-into-space-with-the-european-astro-pi-challenge-2023-24/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:02:12 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84917 Throughout this year, space agencies have been embarking on new missions to explore our solar system, and young people can get involved too through the European Astro Pi Challenge 2023/24, which we’re launching today. Kids’ code in space with the Astro Pi Challenge In the past few months India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission landed near the Moon’s…

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]]> Welcome home! An original Astro Pi computer back from space is now on display at the Science Museum https://noise.getoto.net/2023/06/23/welcome-home-an-original-astro-pi-computer-back-from-space-is-now-on-display-at-the-science-museum/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:22:45 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84239 After seven successful years on the International Space Station, 250 vertical miles above our planet, the original two Astro Pi computers that we sent to the ISS to help young people run their code in space have been returned to Earth. From today, one of these Astro Pi computers will be displayed in the Science…

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]]> Young people designed 15,000 images for astronauts in Astro Pi Mission Zero 2022/23 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/06/15/young-people-designed-15000-images-for-astronauts-in-astro-pi-mission-zero-2022-23/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:55:04 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84182 In the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS), there are two Astro Pi computers called Marie Curie and Nikola Tesla. These computers run the programs young people create as part of the annual European Astro Pi Challenge. For this year’s Astro Pi Mission Zero, young people sent us over 15,000 programs to show…

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]]> 24850 young people’s programs ran in space for Astro Pi 2022/23 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/05/30/24850-young-peoples-programs-ran-in-space-for-astro-pi-2022-23/ Tue, 30 May 2023 08:30:51 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83974 Over 15,000 teams of young people from across Europe had their computer programs run on board the International Space Station (ISS) this month as part of this year’s European Astro Pi Challenge. Astro Pi is run in collaboration by us and ESA Education, and offers two ways to get involved: Mission Zero and Mission Space…

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]]> Inspiring young people to code with the Astro Pi Challenge and astronaut Matthias Maurer https://noise.getoto.net/2023/02/23/inspiring-young-people-to-code-with-the-astro-pi-challenge-and-astronaut-matthias-maurer/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:38:52 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83187 The European Astro Pi Challenge offers young people the opportunity to write computer programs that run on Raspberry Pi computers on board the International Space Station (ISS). There are two free, annual missions to participate in: Mission Zero and Mission Space Lab. Sending your computer program to space is amazing already, and to inspire even…

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]]> Code along with our Astro Pi Mission Zero video https://noise.getoto.net/2023/02/09/code-along-with-our-astro-pi-mission-zero-video/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:37:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83057 Today we’re sharing an Astro Pi Mission Zero codealong video to help even more young people send their code into space. In Mission Zero, young people write a simple program and display a colourful image on an Astro Pi computer on board the International Space Station (ISS). When the astronauts on mission on the ISS…

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]]> Astro Pi Mission Zero 2022/23 is open for young people https://noise.getoto.net/2022/09/22/astro-pi-mission-zero-2022-23-is-open-for-young-people/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:57:24 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81427 Inspire young people about coding and space science with Astro Pi Mission Zero. Mission Zero offers young people the chance to write code that will run in space! It opens for participants today. What is Mission Zero? In Mission Zero, young people write a simple computer program to run on an Astro Pi computer on…

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]]> The names of the new Astro Pi computers get revealed https://noise.getoto.net/2022/06/22/the-names-of-the-new-astro-pi-computers-get-revealed/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=80076 We and our collaborators at ESA Education are excited to announce that 17,168 programs written by young people from 26 countries have been successfully deployed on board the International Space Station (ISS) for the European Astro Pi Challenge 2021/22. And we can finally reveal the names of the two new and upgraded Astro Pi computers…

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]]> 3D print you own replica Astro Pi flight case https://noise.getoto.net/2022/03/11/3d-print-you-own-replica-astro-pi-flight-case/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:45:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=78718 We’ve put together a new how-to guide for 3D printing and assembling your own Astro Pi unit replica, based on the upgraded units we sent to the International Space Station in December. The Astro Pi case connects young people to the Astro Pi Challenge It wasn’t long after the first Raspberry Pi computer was launched…

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]]> How did we build the new Astro Pi computers for the International Space Station? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/03/03/how-did-we-build-the-new-astro-pi-computers-for-the-international-space-station/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:57:48 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=78566 We are really excited that our two upgraded Astro Pi units have arrived on the International Space Station. Each unit contains the latest model of the Raspberry Pi computer, plus a Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera and a host of sensors on a custom Sense HAT, all housed inside a special flight case designed to…

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