Author (Person) | Banks, Martin |
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Series Title | European Voice |
Series Details | Vol.11, No.5, 10.2.05 |
Publication Date | 10/02/2005 |
Content Type | News |
By Martin Banks Date: 10/02/05 Several European astronauts will share their unique experience with the public during the Earth and Space Week in Brussels, which runs from 12-20 February. The 'Meet the astronauts' opportunity is one of a series of events which have been organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to help boost interest and co-operation in Space. The Space explorers will meet the public at Brussels' Autoworld museum this Saturday and Sunday (12-13 February). The week-long jamboree encompasses three main events: the Third Earth Observation Summit, a conference on international co-operation in Space plus a public exhibition on Earth and Space. The exhibition is expected to attract up to 1,500 visitors per day. Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen, who is responsible for the European Space programme, and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik are among those taking part. The event does not officially start until tomorrow (11 February) but last night (9 February) Potocnik opened the 'Earth and Space Sphere' on Rond- Point Schuman. Inside is a 20-metre projection screen that can present images of Earth and beyond. The sphere will be illuminated during the hours of darkness for the duration of the event. A Commission spokesman said: "These events will shape future Earth observation capabilities and applications and increase co-operation in space, especially vis-à-vis the developing world. "Better co-ordinated observation systems could save lives and preserve resources. The recent Asian tsunami tragically underlined the increasing importance of anticipation, planning and response." Most events are open to public and are free of charge.
The seminar will explore the images from the Meteosat weather satellite, which is used to forecast the weather and monitor long-term changes in our climate. Valentine Night 'star party'. Amateur astronomers and space enthusiasts come together to explore the romance of the night sky. Outdoors at the Cinquantenaire Park, adjacent to Autoworld;
Preview of the Earth and Space Week in Brussels, running from 12-20 February 2005 and encompassing three main events: the Third Earth Observation Summit, a conference on international co-operation in Space plus a public exhibition on Earth and Space. |
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Countries / Regions | Europe |
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