Vienna, 31 May 2007

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

on the occasion of the 50th session of the

United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space,

invites you to a series of special events, dedicated to the

Celebration of 50 Years of Space Achievements

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Opening of the 50th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

6 June 2007, 10:00 hours, Vienna International Centre, UN/UNIDO Boardroom
Opening statements by the Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna and the Chairman of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

High-level Panel "SPACE EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES"

6 June 2007, 16:00 - 18:00 hours, Vienna International Centre, UN/UNIDO Boardroom
High-level representatives of space agencies will discuss the multitude of motivations for and aspects of ongoing and planned space exploration activities.

Opening of the Exhibition "50 Years of Space Achievements"

6 June 2007 at 18:00 hours, Vienna International Centre Rotunda
Multinational exhibition with 30 States and organizations exhibiting their achievements in space activities, to be held in the VIC Rotunda the entire month of June.

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If you do not hold a valid VIC grounds pass, advance registration is required to gain admission to the Vienna International Centre.

To register, or for further information, please contact:

Romana Kofler,
Associate Programme Officer,
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Tel: + (43-1) 26060-4962 or e-mail:  romana.kofler@unvienna.org

Further information on the 50th anniversary of COPUOS at: http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/events/copuos50.html