World Space Week
World Space Week San Diego is being organized by the San Diego Space Development Alliance (SDSDA), led by the San Diego Space Society. A list of Space Week highlights is listed below. Watch this space or contact events@sdspace.org for more information.
World Space Week San Diego highlights
Saturday, Oct. 4th, 7:00 pm
- Vintage SciFi Movie showing of “Conquest of Space” at Studio 106*
Sunday, Oct. 5th, 1:00 pm
- Space Week Kick-Off at SDASM
- SDSDA Reception
- Celebrating The Hubble Telescope Program
- 90-minute Hubble Space Telescope documentary film
Wednesday, Oct. 8th, 7:00 pm
- SDSpace Annual Dinner & Awards Night at the Acapulco Restaurant in Old Town
Friday, Oct. 10th, 7:00 pm
- Space Movie Night showing of “October Sky” at Studio 106*
* Studio 106 is Gerry Williams’ Photography Studio at 2323 Broadway Ave. Studio 106, San Diego, CA 92102
The invitation to the October 5th Space Week kickoff event includes the SDSDA reception from 1pm – 2pm in the SDASM education room. From 2:00-3:30pm or so is the feature program entitled “Celebrating The Hubble Telescope”. After the presentation, you are invited to stay for the “Hubble: 15 Years of Discovery” viewing starting around 3:45pm, ending at 5:00pm.
What is World Space Week?
World Space Week is an international celebration of space and in particular the contributions that space makes improving the human condition on Earth. It was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999. During World Space Week, events and educational programs are held around the world and online, educating the public about space and inspiring youth.
When is World Space Week?
World Space Week is October 4-10 annually. These two dates commemorate key milestones in space: October 4, 1957 was when Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite was launched. October 10, 1967 was when the Outer Space Treaty took effect, the first legal framework for space activities.
