Professor Ivan Zelinka, an expert in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, focused his presentation on the use of AI, which offers great potential for processing and analysing the huge amount of data generated by space missions.

Advanced optical sensors for space applications were presented by Associate Professor Jan Nedoma, who focused on the possibilities of improving the accuracy of measurements and the robustness of sensors in the extreme conditions of the space environment.

Radek Martinek, Vice Dean for Science and Research, presented projects in which the FEECS is actively involved. These include CONREX (Czech Orbital NanoRobots Experiment), ISS T-Shirt and IKAROS (Innovation in Cardiorespiratory Observation for Space), which brings new possibilities

not only for space medicine. "The research will allow us to better understand the human body's response to extreme conditions, which may lead to the development of new technologies for space missions and improved healthcare for patients on Earth," said Radek Martinek.

During the panel discussion, experts focused on the involvement of academia in the Czech Space Journey project, the role of universities in the development of space technologies and international cooperation within the ESA and NASA programmes. "Scientific projects in the field of space research not only bring new technologies and innovations, but also develop cooperation between academia, industry and international partners."

The Space Day conference was also attended by representatives of other universities: Masaryk University, Charles University, Mendel University in Brno, University of Defence, Brno University of Technology and Czech Technical University in Prague.