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World Space Week 2004 Report
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Canada was proud to host the International Astronautical Congress in Vancouver during World Space Week 2004. The IAC is the world's largest annual conference devoted to space technology.
- The Space Generation Congress (SGC) was planned for October 1-10 in Vancouver. SGC is a meeting of approximately 200 international young delegates to implement the vision of young people on the future utilization and exploration of space.
- Vancouver Space Fest was a full week program of various space-related activities offered to the public. Space Fest offered
the public a chance to meet space experts from around the world and learn about the wonder of space and the fascinating work accomplished in space.
Below are details:
The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI), a non-profit scientific and technical organization devoted to the advancement of the art, science and engineering relating to
aeronautics, astronautics, and associated technologies and their applications will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It did this by hosting the 55th annual Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), a non-governmental association and consortium of the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law. The Federation draws its global membership from space agencies, institutes and space research centers, learned societies, professional associations, schools and universities, space manufacturers and services providers and users, specialized law and consulting firms.
In close cooperation with the United Nations, the IAF also organises an annual Space Workshop for Developing Nations and seminars on space activities at meetings of the United Nations
and together with the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) and the International Institute for Space Law, develops an annual survey of Highlights in Space for the United Nations.
The Canadian Space Agency will greatly contribute to the success of this week-long conference. The Agency has been working closely with CASI and MacDonald Detwiller and Associates and
other members of the organizing committee to secure the bid for Canada and to ensure the success of this prestigious international space conference, which will be attended by more than 1500-2000 high-level
participants and university graduate level students.
The conference began October 4th at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver with a gala opening ceremony hosted by Canadian Space Agency Chief Astronaut Julie Payette. Monday afternoon the conference exhibition area opened to delegates and plenary sessions began and continue over the next four days. There were a number of special events, receptions and a closing gala dinner Friday evening.
Below is the full description of Canadian Space Agency events and announcements planned to position Canada's leadership in space at IAC-2004 and Public Outreach events under the
umbrella " Vancouver SpaceFest.". During this week-long conference a significant Canadian Space Milestone was also recognised...the 20th anniversary of Dr. Marc Garneau's first spaceflight.
- Monday morning, October 4th, Julie Payette acts as emcee for the gala opening ceremonies of the IAC-2004 at the Orpheum Theatre. A message from the Honourable Paul
Martin, Prime Minister of Canada will be read to conference delegates read during opening ceremonies.
- CSA opens its corporate exhibit tracing the four strategic thrusts of the Canadian Space Program for international visitors to the IAC-2004. CSA scientists, researchers, astronauts
and program managers will complement communications staff in greeting and responding to queries from delegates and form the public who will be invited to the exhibit later in the week.
- Dr. Marc Garneau joins Heads of Space Agencies to offer delegates to IAC-2004 a roundtable plenary on major issues facing space agencies and opportunities for future collaboration,
especially important given NASA vision on Moon, Mars and beyond and the ESA Aurora space exploration program. James Cameron, Canadian Film maker moderates discussion.
- Dr. Garneau leads Heads of Space Agencies special pleanary moderated discussion directed to the 150-250 international university students who will be sponsored by CSA, ESA, NASA
and JAXA(Japan) to attend and present their scientific and technical papers at IAC-2004.
- Dr. Garneau invites Heads of Agencies to visit International Student Zone on the IAC-2004 Exhibition floor to meet and greet with students their Agencies have sponsored to the
conference.
- Canada-ESA 25th Anniversary exposé, meeting with Canadian Space Industry and media event are planned for the morning of Tuesday, October 5th in the morning at the IAC site:
- Speech by Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General of European Space Agency on achievements from a European Point of view over the past quarter century;
- Speech by Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency on Canada's view of the collaboration and cooperation agreement and a look to the future;
- Exchange Q&A session between Agency Heads and members of Canadian and international space industry attending IAC-2004 on future collaboration and opportunities;
- Press Conference offered by Mr. Dordain and Dr. Garneau on 25 years of collaboration and excellence in space science, technology, exploration and discovery.
- Evening Public lecture by Chris Hadfield, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut on Canada's achievements in space..and the future, Moon Mars and beyond. Part of SpaceFest (HR
MacMillan Science Centre) Date: Tuesday October 5th evening
- Open lecture to children and familes at the IMAX theatre before and after showing of the International Space Station film. Canadian Astronauts Chris Hadfield and Juile Payette
offer their impressions of visiting and working aboard the ISS and respond to questions following the film.
- Part of SpaceFest on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Targeted lectures offered by Canadian Astronauts Chris Hadfield and Julie Payette offered to 250-300 primary school students followed by a separate lecture to another 250-300
secondary students..again 20 years in space....benefits...future...stay in school future careers..(HR MacMillan Science Centre) Part of SpaceFest
- Wednesday October 6th morning and afternoon events
- 20th Anniversary of Human Space Flight - Marc Garneau's first flight - Unveiling of an interactive exhibit which uses this anniversary as a pretext to inform the public on the achievements and benefits that flow from Canada's role in space. (CSA Exhibit on loan to HR MacMillan Science Centre) Part of SpaceFest
- Wednesday October 6th 11:00-noon MEDIA event
- Dr. Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency, Astronauts Chris Hadfield, Julie Payette and Bjarni Trygvassen available for unveiling in company of invited guests, HR
Macmillan Board members and students.
- World's largest telecommunications satellite ANIK F2 becomes fully operational Press conference with participation by Dr. Marc Garneau, Paul Bush, Vice-President of Telesat
Canada, John Stuart, V-P International Business COM DEV, Gareth Lewis, Vice President Marketing and Sales, EMS Technologies.
- Thursday 14:30-15:00, Convention Centre Press Area - Full Media Technical Briefing
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