DISCO - Satellites in Orbit

– Danish Student CubeSat Program –

Curiosity.

Inspiring curiosity in satellite technology through hands-on student projects.

Innovation.

Advancing satellite technology through collaborative missions.

Advancement.

Expanding Denmark’s footprint in the global space industry.

Moments from
Disco

Highlights That Tell Our Story

We bridge knowledge, technology, and business to strengthen Denmark’s space sector. As a student-driven program, DISCO focuses on the design, construction, testing, launching, and utilization of CubeSats—compact, cost-effective satellites with diverse purposes. By prioritizing diversity in gender and academic backgrounds from SDU, AU & ITU, DISCO fosters greater innovation and prepares the next generation to succeed in the growing international space market.

Participants
150+
Partners
10+
Missions
6+

Cassini Hackathon

Challenges is equal development

Disco-1 Launch

A technology demonstration

National Space Conference

Increases knowledge in the field of space science & Technology

Spotlights

A Danish satellite will be launched into space on Monday aboard a SpaceX rocket.

28.03.2026

Danish universities, together with a satellite manufacturer, have developed a CubeSat that will monitor the climate.

A Danish satellite is being sent into space aboard a SpaceX rocket.

27.03.2026

On Monday, a satellite from the Danish satellite manufacturer Space Inventor will be sent into space aboard a SpaceX rocket.

Danish students are ready to send a climate satellite into space on the Transporter-16 mission.

27.03.2026

On March 30, 2026, the DISCO-2 satellite will be launched from California…

Leading DISCO-2: Cecilie Strømsnes at the Helm of a Remarkably Ambitious Student CubeSat

26.11.2025

From physics student to team leader, Cecilie Strømsnes now heads one of Denmark’s most ambitious student satellite missions.

Upcoming Events

Stay connected with the latest from the DISCO program

DISCO-2 Launch

12:00

The Kitchen, Aarhus

DAYSA Lab 5A56, ITU

RIDDERSALEN Ø10-506-1, SDU

Testimonials

"DISCO is where students can get a taste of what the space industry offers beyond the classroom.
It is an amazing opportunity to gain real work experience while studying."
Cecilie Strømsnes
Student AU
"Being part of DISCO is a wonderful opportunity to learn and expand my experience across different fields, while collaborating with people from universities all over Denmark. It has been an amazing experience to meet and work with so many passionate and inspiring people."
Katarina Christovová
Student ITU
“Being part of DISCO has been inspiring. Developing the website and helping communicate DISCO’s vision through our digital platforms has allowed me to contribute my skills to something truly exciting and meaningful.”
Anja Savic
Student AU

Our
Corporations

We are grateful for the support that makes our missions possible.

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Contact Us

cecilie@phys.au.dk
kachr@itu.dk
siwa@sdu.dk

+45 24 25 58 74

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