Highlights of World Space Week
October 4 - 10, 2008
Theme:  Exploring the Universe

Highlights of World Space Week 2008 include:

• In the U.S., both Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama issue World Space Week statements.
• Turkey had nearly 50 events for World Space Week.
• 1,000 model rockets were launched by students in 23 cities across Europe on the tenth anniversary of the Community of Ariane Cities
• Space agencies held World Space Week events, including NASA and ESA.
• Wide range of World Space Week celebrations were held in such countries as Bulgaria, Ecuador, India, Namibia, South Africa, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam, and Zambia.
• Teachers around the world used the excitement of space to inspire students about learning.

For details, please visit the 2008 event calendar. 

What did you do for World Space Week? Any event, no matter how large or small, is important. To promote your space-related activities during 4-10 October, please add them to the event calendar.

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