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.
