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UN-DECLARED WORLD SPACE
WEEK, OCTOBER 4-10, CELEBRATES
10th ANNIVERSARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From 4 to 10 October, hundreds of organizations across the globe celebrate
UN-declared World Space Week, the largest annual public space event on Earth. With
public and school activities expected in more than 60 countries, World
Space Week celebrates the contribution of space science and technology to the
betterment of the human condition. World Space Week is being celebrated for the 10th time since its declaration by the United Nations General
Assembly in 1999. "Space for Education“ is the theme for World
Space Week 2009. “Teachers can inspire students in their
classrooms by using the excitement of space.
Space instills enthusiasm, curiosity and wonder in children. It's a powerful tool to fuel their motivation
to learn,“ said Dennis Stone, volunteer President of the World Space Week
Association. Stressing the importance of teachers’ involvement in World Space Week, the Association will recognize the most creative use of World Space Week 2009 in classrooms with several $500 grants, he said. "UN-declared World Space Week’s foremost goal is to educate the public about space and inspire the workforce of tomorrow," said Dennis Stone, President of the World Space Week Association. "We invite the world to join in this celebration," he said. Highlights of World Space Week 2009 include: v Tenth anniversary of World Space Week celebrated in some 60 nations v Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté broadcasting from space v Space Festival and International Astronautical Congress in Daejeon, Republic of Korea v Week-long aerospace celebration across the Hawaiian islands v Public and students sending messages into space via SentForever v NASA’s LCROSS mission impacts the Moon v Space Fest Africa in Pretoria, South Africa v Events celebrating the International Year of Astronomy v Teachers globally inspiring students using the excitement of space. The full calendar of World Space Week 2009 is available at: www.worldspaceweek.org/calendar. Event-holders include government space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and others around the world. World Space Week Association, its volunteers, and coordinators in 60 nations proudly support the UN on this event. Last year, World Space Week was celebrated with over 500 events in 63 nations, according to the Association. MEDIA CONTACT: Alexandra Ruths Media Director, World Space Week Association |
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