What Euro Space Center does

Euro Space Center SA operates a space-themed educational attraction park in Transinne, in the Belgian Ardennes (Province of Luxembourg, Wallonia), positioned as the only space theme park in Europe. Founded in 1991 and employing 42 staff through the related non-profit ASBL Euro Space Training, the company runs a single physical site featuring 11 immersive activities built around astronaut training, including the Moonwalk XP/Marswalk XP gravity simulators, the LUNAR·X Moon-mission attraction, Space Rotor G-force simulator, Free Fall Slide, planetarium, Space Tour, Mars Village habitat, Cosmic Valley outdoor area, and the Space Hub. Certain advanced simulators (multi-axis chair, flight simulators, microgravity wall) are reserved for paying trainees or Minitrip guests rather than day visitors.

Name

Euro Space Center

Legal name

EURO SPACE CENTER SA

Website

https://eurospacecenter.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Euro Space Center operates Europe's only space-themed educational attraction park in Transinne, Belgium, serving families, schools, and corporate clients through 11 immersive astronaut training simulators, multi-day minitrip programs, vacation camps, and on-site lodging and catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Theme Park

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Space & Astronomy Programs (EDAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Space theme park
• Astronaut training simulators
• STEM education programs
• Family entertainment venue
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Transinne, Luxembourg

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Day Tickets: Individual and group admission tickets for the Astronaut Day experience with access to all activities and simulators included in the entry fee
2. School Programs: Space classes and educational programs for schools with overnight stays, excursions, and specialized curriculum-aligned activities
3. Vacation Camps: Space-themed holiday camps for children during school breaks covering astronomy, robotics, drones, rockets, 3D modeling, and flight simulation
4. Minitrips: 2-day, 1-night immersive space missions for families and friends
5. Corporate Events: Team building, seminars, and family days for businesses with customizable branding and catering options
6. Birthday Packages: Space-themed birthday celebrations for children
7. Catering: On-site Voyager Cafe restaurant and meal services for overnight stays and groups
8. Accommodation: On-site lodging for multi-day programs and minitrips
9. Gift Cards: Gift vouchers valid for one year from purchase date
10. Events and Special Evenings: Special evening events like Stars Night, Fairy Nights, and themed event evenings with additional activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Euro Space Center operates a space-themed educational attraction park in Transinne, Belgium, offering immersive astronaut-training experiences for families, school groups, and corporate clients. Its flagship Astronaut Day program bundles 11 activities and simulators (Moonwalk XP/Marswalk XP gravity simulators, LUNAR·X, Space Rotor, Free Fall Slide, Planetarium, Mars Village, Cosmic Valley, Space Tour, Space Hub, Space Show) accessible with a single entry ticket. Extended offerings include multi-day Minitrips, school-aligned Classes de l'Espace programs, vacation camps for children aged 6-18, themed birthday parties, and corporate team-building events, complemented by on-site Voyager Café catering and Hébergement lodging.

Product overview

Euro Space Center is an educational theme park dedicated to space exploration, offering immersive experiences inspired by astronaut training. The core offering is the 'Journée du Spationaute' (Astronaut Day) day-visit experience with 11 activities including gravity simulators (Moonwalk XP/Marswalk XP), the LUNAR·X Moon mission attraction, Space Rotor G-force simulator, Space Tour, Planetarium, Mars Village, Cosmic Valley, and Space Hub. Extended offerings include Minitrip (2-day/1-night stays), vacation camps for children, school programs, birthday parties, and corporate events. The center also hosts seasonal events like the Nuit des Étoiles (Stars Night), Euro Space Festival, and Fairy Nights. Supporting facilities include Voyager Café and on-site lodging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journée du Spationaute (Astronaut Day): Main day visit experience with astronaut training activities and simulators
• Minitrip
• Voyager Café
• LUNAR·X
• Space Rotor
• Moon Walk XP / Mars Walk XP

Products and services

• Journée du Spationaute (Astronaut Day) Flagship day-visit experience providing full-day access to 11 immersive activities and astronaut-training simulators (Moonwalk XP/Marswalk XP, LUNAR·X, Space Rotor, Free Fall Slide, Space Tour, Space Show, Planetarium, Mars Village, Cosmic Valley, Space Hub, Mars Explorer) for families and individuals, with an early-booking discount of €2 per ticket.
• Minitrip Two-day, one-night immersive space mission experience for families or friends, including on-site accommodation and extended access to center activities beyond the standard day visit.
• Stages (Vacation Camps) Vacation camp programs for children aged 6-18 during school holidays covering astronaut life, solar system, rocket building, robotics, drones, 3D modeling, and flight simulation.
• Classes de l'Espace (Space School Programs) Educational programs for school groups including astronaut classes, Science at school, Cyber at school, and IA at school tracks, with overnight stays and excursions aligned to STEM curriculum; billed under multi-year contracts.
• Anniversaires (Birthday Parties) Space-themed birthday celebration packages for children, with themed activities and access to space heroes and attractions at the center.
• Entreprises (Corporate Events) Corporate team-building, seminars, and family-day events with customizable branding and catering for 200-600 participants, positioned as VIP 5-star experiences and billed under multi-year contracts.
• Voyager Café On-site restaurant and café serving food and beverages for visitors during their space-center experience, also providing catering for overnight stays and groups.
• Hébergement (Lodging) Overnight on-site accommodation facilities supporting multi-day visits, Minitrip stays, and school program stays.
• Nuit des Étoiles (Stars Night) Annual free astronomy evening event featuring Perseids meteor-shower observation, talks by scientists, workshops, and night-sky observation with astronomy clubs.
• Euro Space Festival - Mission Explorateur Five-day immersive science festival held during Carnival holidays combining games, scientific activities, and space exploration, including an explorer's logbook and access to the center's 11 core activities.
• Féeries Nocturnes (Fairy Nights) Magical evening event during winter holidays featuring a fairytale atmosphere, creative workshops, scientific experiences, artistic performances, and access to Astronaut Day activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Activities suitable for ages 4-99 and all generations together
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• IdeluxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency supporting the Euro Space Center as a historical partner. Provides promotional and developmental support for the space center as part of the Luxembourg Province's tourism and innovation initiatives.
• Province de LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government authority supporting the center as a historical partner, providing institutional backing and regional promotion for the space education facility.
• Belspo (Belgian Science Policy Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian federal science policy organization supporting the center as a historical partner, aligning with the center's educational and scientific mission.
• RTL-PLAYsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing promotional coverage and content distribution for the Euro Space Center's events and activities.
• Radio ContactsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio media partner broadcasting promotional content about Euro Space Center events and activities to listeners in Belgium.
• La MeusesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspaper media partner providing press coverage and promotional content for the Euro Space Center.
• 7DimanchesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing promotional coverage through regional publication.
• Wallonia.becoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Wallonia regional portal supporting the center as an institutional partner representing the region's tourism and economic development.
• Wallonia.be - TourismesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism promotion partner featuring Euro Space Center in Wallonia tourism marketing materials.
• Libin entre Ciel et TerreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization in Libin promoting the space center as part of regional tourism offerings.
• Loterie NationalesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational lottery organization providing institutional support and funding for the center's educational initiatives.
• Maison du Tourisme Foret Saint-HubertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism office promoting the center as part of the Saint-Hubert forest area tourism circuit.
• Euro Space Training ASBLcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNon-profit organization that employs the personnel working at the Euro Space Center. The reservation, pedagogical, accounting, and marketing departments of Euro Space Center SA are supported by personnel from this organization.
• Bayard Presse Benelux (Bayard Milan)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing company that partnered for contest prize donations (Bayard Milan prizes). Data is shared with this partner when users win Bayard Milan prizes.
• HQ Consulting S.P.R.L.coreTechnology or IntegrationIT services provider managing the eticketing platform (Space360) and the Space 360° database. Has access to Euro Space Center servers and cloud infrastructure secured by Amazon.
• WebadevsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development partner responsible for the eurospacecenter.be website, with access to email collection fields for newsletter signups.
• OVHsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFrench cloud hosting provider storing selfie station data and website data from the footer email collection.
• NTFS S.P.R.L.coreTechnology or IntegrationIT security services provider with access to all Euro Space Center databases for computer system security management.
• EventbritesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent ticketing platform used for organizing events where users provide email addresses to receive tickets.
• MailjetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEmail service provider used for sending direct marketing campaigns to customers.
• Active CampaignsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation platform used for customer communication after double opt-in consent.
• Google AnalyticssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWeb analytics service providing performance cookies to track visitor behavior and campaign effectiveness.
• Facebook (Meta)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media advertising platform using cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on site visit behavior.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Efteling: Major Dutch theme park in Benelux region. Competes for the same regional family leisure wallet but with a fantasy theme rather than space/STEM focus, and at substantially larger scale.
• Futuroscope: French theme park focused on multimedia, cinematic, and futuristic technologies. Comparable on educational-entertainment positioning and French-speaking European family market, though broader tech theme rather than space-specific.
• Deutsches Museum: Major science and technology museum in Munich with significant space/astronomy exhibits. Comparable on educational STEM mission and family/school audience but broader science scope rather than space-exclusive.
• Space Center Houston: Official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Comparable interactive space-themed experiences and educational programs but at significantly larger scale and US market focus.
• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: The flagship space-themed visitor attraction globally, operated by NASA/Delaware North. Demonstrates the upper-bound of the space-attraction category at much larger scale and operating budget.

Direct peers

• Technopolis: Belgian science center in Mechelen offering hands-on STEM experiences for families and schools. Comparable on educational mission, target audience (families/school groups), and Belgian market overlap.
• Cité de l'Espace: Space-themed educational theme park in Toulouse, France, featuring astronaut simulators, planetarium, and IMAX shows. Most directly comparable European peer given similar space-education-entertainment hybrid model targeting families and school groups.
• Space Expo: Space exhibition center in Noordwijk, Netherlands, near ESA ESTEC. Smaller scale than ESC but comparable educational space attraction model with school programs and family visitors in Benelux region.

Regional players

• Pairi Daiza: Leading Belgian zoo and botanical garden near Mons. Competes for Belgian family day-trip and school group budgets, with complementary rather than overlapping product offering.
• Walibi Belgium: Major Belgian amusement park within driving distance of ESC. Regional competitor for family day-trip leisure spend, though themed around thrill rides rather than immersive space education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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