ESA and UNESCO celebrate World Space Week 2002
Students, teachers and the general public are invited to the European space agency (ESA) space research and technology centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands as part of World Space Week, which runs from 4 to 10 October 2002. ESA, in cooperation with UNESCO (United nations educational, scientific and cultural organisation) is holding two days of special events at the International Space Station (ISS) user information centre at ESTEC. On 6 October organised tours of the centre will include a presentation from a European astronaut and a virtual reality tour of the ISS. Student and teacher tours will take place on 7 October, including presentations on the ISS and 'Space and daily life.' UNESCO, in cooperation with ESA and other space agencies, is holding an international essay contest for students on the World Space Week 2002 theme of 'Space and daily life.' The contest aims to encourage students to reflect on how space affects their daily life and how it will influence the development and security of society in the future. The contest is open to high school students aged 15 to 18.