Press Release: World Space Week

World Space Week: an international celebration of science and technology, and their contributions to the betterment of the human condition. Founded in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly, World Space Week is held every year on October 4-10.

These dates commemorate two events:
    October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, thus opening the way for space exploration;
    October 10, 1967: Signing the U.N. Treaty on Principles Governing the Activites of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (The "Outer Space Treaty").

Each year, the World Space Week Association selects a theme for the upcoming World Space Week (WSW). The theme for 2014 is “Space: Guiding Your Way” featuring the benefits of satellite navigation to society.

http://www.worldspaceweek.org


The National Space Society, International Spaceflight Museum, other space groups and technical volunteers bring special World Space Week events to Second Life:

Oct 4th Saturday, 4-6pm SL time -- Party time!  Space-suitable attire suggested but not required (freebies available!)
"Electro/wave, space house and intergalactic disco from the offworld colonies, mixed by neko replicant MeowMeow Ghost, and streaming live from Tranquility Base."
NSS, National Space Society (50, 100, 3674)

Oct. 5th, Sunday, 2pm SL time  --  An Overview Of Global Positioning Constellations with TaraLi Jie
"Multiple groups have put up satellite navigation systems in orbit.  This will give an overview of where they are as far as functionality and what future plans have been revealed, as well as any unique features they might have."
International Spaceflight Museum, Spaceport Alpha (108, 156, 22)

Oct. 6th, Monday, 3pm SL time  --  National Space Society in SL weekly general meeting  --  Everyone welcome!
NSS, National Space Society (128, 152, 1260)

Oct 7th Tuesday, 2-4pm SL time -- Party time redux!  Space-suitable attire suggested but not required (freebies available!)
"Electro/wave, space house and intergalactic disco from the offworld colonies, mixed by neko replicant MeowMeow Ghost, and streaming live from Tranquility Base."
NSS, National Space Society (50, 100, 3674)

Oct. 8th, Wednesday, 2-5am SL time  --  Lunar Eclipse viewing party!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_2014_lunar_eclipse
Follow along with us as we watch live coverage at Slooh Observatory:  http://live.slooh.com
NSS, National Space Society (50, 100, 3674)

Oct. 8th, Wednesday, 4pm SL time  --  How do you run a GPS Constellation? with TaraLi Jie
"To create a GPS system, it's not enough to simply send up satellites.  They require constant updates due to a variety of issues.  I'll discuss what makes determining a location via GPS so tricky, and how the various systems handle the issues."
International Spaceflight Museum, Spaceport Alpha (108, 156, 22)


WSW 2014 SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE GOODIES!
    Commemorative mesh tee shirts by custom designer Mell Hammerer are available at the venues, courtesy of Mell and Charlie Navarathna, along with other goodies...enjoy!


About the sponsors:

National Space Society in SL
Free to join!   secondlife:///app/group/17a08f4d-3ed6-8ba0-5a6e-91c4218b35cf/about
An activity of the National Space Society, an international organization of space enthusiasts:  http://www.nss.org
Managed in SL for NSS by the Research Team of the Oregon L5 Society chapter of NSS.
Ariel Miranda, In-World Administrator.

International Spaceflight Museum
A world-famous, private, non-profit activity not affiliated with NASA or other Space Agencies, depending on individual and corporate donations and receiving no government money. Please support ISM!
Kat Lemieux, In-World Director
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