Celebrating the Legacy of the Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL)
Meridian Room
Observatoire
Join us on October 9th, 2026 from 9:00 in Brussels to celebrate the legacy of the Fluid Science Laboratory.
After over 18 years of service, on October 9th, 2026, we'll say our final farewell to the Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL).
Please join us for a day of celebration, where we look back at the many experiments that took place within FSL, acknowledge the astronauts who used it, watch the live decommissioning crew activity, and receive a special message from the ISS.
If you contributed to FSL's story at any stage of its impressively long life, please register below.
Practical Information
This event is hosted by B.USOC, a Scientific Programme of the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy (BIRA-IASB).
The event will take place in the Meridian Room at the Royal Observatory of Belgium, located at Avenue Circulaire 3 / Ringlaan 3, 1180 Uccle / Ukkel. More information on how to get to the Observatory can be found here.
The event will take place between 9:00 and 17:00. Please see the detailed agenda below.
Accessibility
The Meridian Room is wheelchair accessible.
This event does not require any strenuous physical activity.
Food and beverages will be served: vegetarian food options will be available.
Alcohol may be present during the event.
