What is World Space Week? A week set aside to celebrate space around the world! The United Nations declared October 4th-10th as World Space Week in 1999. These dates in October are significant in space history. October 4th marks the day the first satellite (Sputnik 1) was launched into space in 1957. October 10th is the day an important treaty was signed in 1967 involving the uses of outer space. You can read more about the creation of World Space Week at this website:
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/about/
(Image Credit: Alec Bartos, World Space Week 2015 Poster Competition Winner)
What is the purpose of World Space Week? Space! Space! Space! Space education and outreach is a large part of the mission of World Space Week, with an international focus. Some great educational resources have been provided at this website:
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/events/event-ideas/educators/
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/events/event-ideas/educators/
What happens during World Space Week? Thousands of great public space events! Attend a Star Party, build and launch a rocket, build a mini Mars rover, and lots more! Check out the official website for details and to find an event near you:
Be sure to follow @WorldSpaceWeek on Twitter to stay informed about the latest updates, and check out the hashtag #WSW2015 to follow the conversation around the world!
Anthropologist's Note: Organized efforts such as this to foster worldwide interest in space-related activities have great potential to forge connections and relationships across cultural and geographic boundaries!
(Image Credit: Alec Bartos, World Space Week 2015 Poster Competition Winner)
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