AKA Name | World Space Week |
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2024 Date | 4 October 2024 |
2025 Date | 4 October 2025 |
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Space Week Starts HistorySpace Week is dedicated to the celebration of space exploration, research, and education, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and inspiring interest in space science among the general public. This event attracts educational institutions, research organizations, and space agencies, who together organize a variety of activities designed to promote a greater understanding of space and its applications in every day life. Space Week has its roots in the United Nations General Assembly's declaration in 1999, which proclaimed the week to be observed globally as World Space Week. This declaration was timed to coincide with the launch date of mankind's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, on October 4th, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10th, 1967. The UK's contributions to the global space industry have been noteworthy, with participation in endeavours such as the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars rover project and the recent launch of the UK Space Agency. In the United Kingdom, the observance of Space Week is embraced with numerous events around the country. These events range from public lectures and exhibitions to school programs designed to engage young minds in the wonders of space exploration. Although typically celebrated globally from the 4th to 10th October, events and activities specific to the United Kingdom may occur within this timeframe or around it. Space Week Starts Facts
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