World Space Week

The World Space Week will be held from October 4 to 10, to celebrate the contributions by space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition, as declared by the United Nations in 1999.

The dates of the World Space Week marks the anniversary of two great milestones of humanity's expansion into space: 4 October 1957 -- Date of the launch into outer space of the first human-made Earth satellite, SPUTNIK I, thus opening the way for space exploration; and 10 October 1967 -- Date of the entry into force of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.

More information: www.spaceweek.org

Date of publication: 22/09/2003

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