| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/05/138 (3.2.05) |
| Publication Date | 03/02/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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Preview of an international week, 12-20 February 2005, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) bringing together world leaders, policymakers, European astronauts and experts. Earth & Space Week encompassed three major events: The Third Earth Observation Summit; plus a major conference on international cooperation in Space and a large free Exhibition on Earth and Space aimed at increasing public awareness. European Commission Vice-President Verheugen, responsible for the European Space Programme and European Commissioner Potocnik, responsible for Science and Research participated in the events which were meant to shape future Earth observation capabilities and applications and increase cooperation in Space, especially vis-à-vis the developing world. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/138&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
