Matthias Maurer

Also known as: Dr Matthias Maurer

European Space Agency astronaut who spent 177 days on the International Space Station and visited Namibia in October 2026 during World Space Week to engage with learners.

2026-10-012026-10-10

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October 2026
2 OctNamibian Sun
Maurer is set to visit over 8,000 school learners across Namibia
Source
“Maurer is in Namibia for World Space week where he is set to visit over 8 000 school learners across the country.”
Namibia's future internet access
2 OctInformanté
Dr Matthias Maurer will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October to engage with school learners and promote science and technology
Source
“GERMAN European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October to engage with about 8,000 school learners, promote science and technology, and strengthen cooperation between Namibia and the international space and scientific community.”
German astronaut to visit Namibia for World Space Week
2 OctInformanté
Maurer spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station during 2021/2022 SpaceX Crew-3 mission
Source
“Maurer spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the 2021/2022 SpaceX Crew-3 mission and is currently preparing for NASA's Artemis Mission to the Moon, scheduled for 2028.”
German astronaut to visit Namibia for World Space Week
1 OctThe Namibian
Matthias Maurer is expected to visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October
Source
“Matthias Maurer, an astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), will be in Namibia from 1 to 10 October and will participate in the country's World Space Week commemoration from 5 to 9 October.”
German astronaut’s visit to Namibia to inspire 8 000 pupils
1 OctThe Namibian
Matthias Maurer spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station between 2021 and 2022
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“Maurer became an ESA astronaut in 2015 and spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station between 2021 and 2022.”
German astronaut’s visit to Namibia to inspire 8 000 pupils

World & Region

ESA astronaut calls Namibia to join global space sector

The News

European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer urged Namibia to identify contributions to the global space sector rather than wait to become space-faring, highlighting the country's desert environment, geological expertise, astronomy facilities, and young scientists as assets for international space programmes. Namibia's government is developing space sector legislation to foster innovation, education, and job creation.

9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

ESA astronaut calls Namibia to join global space sector
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer urged Namibia to identify contributions to the global space sector rather than wait to become space-faring, highlighting the country's desert environment, geological expertise, astronomy facilities, and young scientists as assets for international space programmes. Namibia's government is developing space sector legislation to foster innovation, education, and job creation.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 7 October

ESA astronaut Maurer visits Windhoek school, discusses space exploration
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer visited Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek on Friday, sharing first-hand accounts of life aboard the International Space Station, his spacewalk experiences, and the path to becoming an astronaut. He emphasised the importance of curiosity, ambition and teamwork in achieving distant goals.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

German astronaut Matthias Maurer addresses Windhoek learners
German astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer shared a message with hundreds of learners from various schools at Vegkop Stadium.
6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 5 October

ESA astronaut encourages Namibian learners toward space careers
Dr Matthias Maurer, who spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station during his Cosmic Kiss mission, addressed learners at Windhoek High School, urging them to pursue science and space exploration and sharing how his perspective changed upon seeing Earth from orbit.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 2 October

German astronaut visits Namibian schools for World Space Week
German astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer is touring Namibia from 5 to 10 October, visiting over 8,000 learners from various regions as part of World Space Week activities. The tour, organised by the German Embassy, began at Deutsche Höhere Privatschule with Maurer emphasizing the importance of the initiative to aspiring Namibian astronauts.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
German astronaut visits Namibia for World Space Week
German astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer is in Namibia from 5 to 10 October for World Space Week, visiting over 8000 learners from various regions and encouraging aspiring Namibian astronauts to pursue their ambitions.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
German astronaut discusses Namibia's internet access future
German astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer spoke about the future of Namibia's internet access during a school visit at Deutsche Höhere Privatschule. Maurer is in Namibia for World Space Week and is set to visit over 8,000 school learners across the country.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
German ESA astronaut to visit Namibia during World Space Week
Dr Matthias Maurer, a European Space Agency astronaut, will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October to engage with about 8,000 school learners and promote science and technology as part of World Space Week Namibia. Maurer will visit Windhoek, Oshakati, Ongwediva and Swakopmund, delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony and attending public events at universities.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 1 October

German astronaut visits Namibia to engage 8,000 pupils
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October, engaging with about 8,000 pupils across Windhoek, Swakopmund, Ongwediva and Oshakati and delivering a keynote speech at the World Space Week opening. The visit aims to strengthen scientific ties between Namibia and Europe and inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
ESA astronaut visits Namibia during World Space Week
Namibia will celebrate World Space Week from 5 to 10 October, with European Space Agency astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer visiting the country to tour key scientific facilities.
1 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →