International conference on the peaceful uses of outer space
19 July 1999 - 19 July 1999
Austria
UNISPACE III, the third United Nations conference on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space, will be held in Vienna, from 19 to 30 July 1999. High level government officials from the UN's 185 member states and heads of space agencies and space-related firms will be among the participants at this international forum, where the economic, social and cultural possibilities offered by space technology will be discussed.
There have only been two UN conferences dedicated to the peaceful uses of space since 1968, and this year's event presents a rare opportunity to exchange ideas on the direction of space activities, establish professional networks and explore commercial opportunities.
The conference plenary will adopt the Vienna Declaration on Space and Human Development, an international policy framework to guide governments and industries in the first half of the 21st century.
A space festival for young people between the ages of 8 and 18, and a technical forum dealing with technical presentations relating to the agenda of the conference will run parallel to the main event.
The European Space Agency, ESA, the largest contributor to the UN Space Applications programme, has ensured a strong European presence throughout the conference. ESA has co-ordinated three of the 40 workshops, on the subjects of satellite navigation, disaster management and intellectual property and space activities.
The event will also feature appearances from ESA astronauts and Mr Antonio Rodota, ESA's Director-General who will address the audience at the plenary session on 20 July. The ESA stand will host a series of demonstrations on themes relating to the conference, in particular satellite communications and earth observation data exchange and their applications.
For further information please contact:
Executive Secretariat of UNISPACE III
Office for Outer Space Affairs
United Nations Office at Vienna
Wagramerstrasse 5
A-1400 Wien
Tel +43-1-260604950, Fax +43-1-260605830
E-mail: OOSA@unov.un.or.at
URL: http://www.un.or.at/OOSA/unisp-3/(opens in new window)
There have only been two UN conferences dedicated to the peaceful uses of space since 1968, and this year's event presents a rare opportunity to exchange ideas on the direction of space activities, establish professional networks and explore commercial opportunities.
The conference plenary will adopt the Vienna Declaration on Space and Human Development, an international policy framework to guide governments and industries in the first half of the 21st century.
A space festival for young people between the ages of 8 and 18, and a technical forum dealing with technical presentations relating to the agenda of the conference will run parallel to the main event.
The European Space Agency, ESA, the largest contributor to the UN Space Applications programme, has ensured a strong European presence throughout the conference. ESA has co-ordinated three of the 40 workshops, on the subjects of satellite navigation, disaster management and intellectual property and space activities.
The event will also feature appearances from ESA astronauts and Mr Antonio Rodota, ESA's Director-General who will address the audience at the plenary session on 20 July. The ESA stand will host a series of demonstrations on themes relating to the conference, in particular satellite communications and earth observation data exchange and their applications.
For further information please contact:
Executive Secretariat of UNISPACE III
Office for Outer Space Affairs
United Nations Office at Vienna
Wagramerstrasse 5
A-1400 Wien
Tel +43-1-260604950, Fax +43-1-260605830
E-mail: OOSA@unov.un.or.at
URL: http://www.un.or.at/OOSA/unisp-3/(opens in new window)