Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The annual World Space Week celebration each October 4-10 continues to break records, with a reported 5,422 events in 86 countries last year, it was announced today. “World Space Week 2018 had 45% more events than the previous year,” said Dennis Stone, President of World Space Week Association. “We saw growing participation in Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, as well as across Europe and the United States,” he said. The World Space Week 2018 Annual Report was released today for presentation at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space meeting now in Vienna, Austria. “World Space Week showcases the importance of space and provides an opportunity to everyone to have their voice heard, no matter the age, gender or nationality,” said Maruška Strah, World Space Week Association’s Executive Director. Highlights of World Space Week 2018 included nationwide activities in Saudi schools, nationwide celebrations across Pakistan, and a rich diversity of events in such countries as Croatia, Syria, Ethiopia, Ireland, Nigeria, Romania, and Thailand, all celebrating the theme “Space Unites the World,” according to the Association. This coming October 4-10, World Space Week 2019 will celebrate “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars” in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon and the importance of our nearest celestial neighbor in future space plans, the Association reported. About World Space Week The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10 annually. It is an international celebration of the contribution of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. World Space Week consists of...
Nov 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
World Space Week Association (WSWA) is seeking a Grants Proposal Manager, to assist with funding of the largest space celebration on Earth. The position of the Grant Proposal Manager will be a part time, voluntary position. The position can be performed from anywhere in the world. The application deadline is December 10, 2018. Below is more information. To apply, please send your CV a list of relevant experiences and a cover letter to Ms. Maruška Strah to mstrah@worldspaceweek.org. Short listed candidates will be contacted in the mid December. Position Description and Qualifications Grants Proposal Manager should be able to identify relevant grants and funding opportunities and be able to write successful proposals in accordance with the funder’s requirements. Experience with successful applications for grants and funding opportunities is required. Term The term is two years, approximately January 2019 to January 2021 and can be extended, if both parties agree. Compensation Position is voluntary. Based on performance and financial success, compensation will be...
Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
(Houston – October 11, 2018) – World Space Week, October 4-10, 2018 was celebrated at a record-breaking scale, it was reported today by World Space Week Association. A total of 4,413 World Space Week 2018 events were reported in 93 countries as of today by over 3,000 organizations. “These are all new records, and the numbers are expected to grow as reports continue to come in,” said Maruška Strah, the Association’s Executive Director. “Saudi Arabia was by far the greatest participant with over 2,500 reported events,” Strah said. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education uses World Space Week in the nation’s schools each year to promote STEM education, the Association reported. Other top countries participating in UN-declared World Space Week 2018, include India, Romania, Croatia, and the United States according to preliminary data. Highlights of this year’s global celebration included talks to schools across Western Europe by Airbus employees, daily IMAX videos on Instagram, public telescope viewings, open houses at space facilities, pictures of large events from space by Planet, and a special transatlantic crossing of the Queen Mary 2. “We thank all the participants, coordinators, and World Space Week Association volunteers and staff, sponsors and partners for this record-breaking year,” said Strah. About World Space Week The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10 annually. It is an international celebration of the contribution of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. World Space Week consists of a myriad of space-related events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs in a common timeframe to achieve...
Oct 7, 2018 | News
On October 4th 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Moon Village Association (MVA) President Mr. Giuseppe Reibaldi, and World Space Week Association (WSWA) represented by President Mr. Dennis Stone, during the 69th annual International Astronautical Congress hosted by International Astronautical Federation in Bremen, Germany. In the agreement, Moon Village Association and World Space Week Association agreed to support their mutual goals of internationally promoting space, astronomy and science, public outreach and education through participation and dialogue. At the same time, the linkage between MVA and WSWA, will be enhanced thanks to this agreement. Together, they will stimulate global awareness of the prospective benefits of the Moon Village, with arguments about how Earth’s citizens, regions, and the environment will benefit in the near and mid-term if humanity advances to establish a permanent base on the Moon. The MVA and WSWA agreement is intended to foster a long-term relationship between the Associations and to promote their respective achievements, including plans for promotion. In this signing ceremony, Mr. Giuseppe Reibaldi stated “MVA will support the World Space Week Association and its World Space Week annual events taking place from October 4th to 10th. It is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.” Mr Reibaldi showed a great expectation for the 2019 theme which will be “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars.” Mr. Dennis Stone added: “In 2019, World Space Week’s theme will focus on the Moon to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. Under this agreement with MVA, WSW 2019 will seek global public input on...
Oct 3, 2018 | WSW 2018 events
WORLD SPACE WEEK BEGINS – WORLD’S LARGEST SPACE EVENT – OCTOBER 4-10 (Houston – October 3, 2018) — World Space Week (WSW) kicks off Thursday 4th of October with thousands of events globally, inspiring students and focusing on international cooperation in space. Events will continue through October 10. “World Space Week was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999. Since then, it has grown to be the largest space celebration on Earth.” says World Space Week Association President Dennis Stone. Last year the celebration included 3,700 events in 80 countries. This year’s theme “Space Unites The World” focuses on how space brings the world together. It was inspired by UNISPACE+50, an historic gathering of world space leaders held in June this year. This event paved the way for strengthened cooperation between spacefaring and emerging space nations and will help space activities become more inclusive on a global scale. Global highlights of World Space Week 2018 include: IMAX will release a series of mini space documentaries every day during WSW. Queen Mary 2 makes a transatlantic World Space Week cruise. ESA will host an Open Day on October 7 at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education will use World Space Week to inspire students across the country. Special advance screenings of National Geographic’s Mars 2 docu-series in the USA. Airbus employees will talk about space in hundreds of schools across Western Europe. More highlights and a complete list of all worldwide activities can be found on www.worldspaceweek.org. About World Space Week The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10...
