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World Space Week 2003 Report The Libyan Center for Remote Sensing and Space Science (LCRSSS) held festivities for World Space Week on 8 to 9 October 2003. The celebrations were attended by the Chief Executive of Services in the General Public Committee, the Director General of the National Committee for Scientific Research, the Director General of LCRSSS and Head of the National Committee for Remote Sensing, the Representative of the Permanent Office for the United Nations Program in Libya, a representative of the Permanent National Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Director General of the Survey Department, the Director General of the Water Research Center, members of the diplomatic community and heads of colleges. A number of people interested in space science also attended. The Festivities started with the national anthem, followed by speeches given by:
The event emphasized the role that the international community plays in World Space Week and the importance of ensuring that such events improve knowledge of people interested in space and appeal to the public to get them interested in space science. Many research papers by various local and international researchers were distributed during this event. An exhibition was held, which demonstrated the achievements of local airlines, international scientific companies and the National Weather Forecast Office as well as the recent activities of the Libyan Center for Remote Sensing and Space Science. Demonstrations and astronomical shows were available to the public in the Astronomy Dome, which was the location of the festivities in the city of Tripoli. The festivities were successful due to the efforts of all involved and proved that World Space Week is an event worth waiting for. |
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