Newswise — The threat to Earth from asteroids, the role of space science in understanding our home planet, and a musical interpretation of astrophysics " these are key events to be held October 10-11 in support of the global celebration called World Space Week.
The Secure World Foundation (SWF) is sponsoring these activities in cooperation with the University of Colorado Boulder Fiske Planetarium and Science Center in Boulder, Colorado.
"Since Colorado represents the second largest home for aerospace employers in the United States, the SWF aims to inform people about developments that may impact them and future plans that may need their help," said Phil Smith, Communications Director for the Secure World Foundation.
"Our aim is to also inspire young people to consider careers in space, since this generation will pick up the baton when the current generations move on," Smith said. "The Foundation hopes that people realize a wide variety of talent and skills will be required as our civilization prepares to utilize space in new and profound ways."
Special Events
Friday, October 10
7:30 PM " 8:30 PMDr. Dan Baker, Director of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP): The role of international cooperation in using space systems to understand climate change, the forecasting of weather and the Earth's interaction with the Sun.
8:30 PM " 9:30 PMDr. Cherilynn Morrow & band: AstroJazz performance that interprets astrophysics using jazz to communicate complex ideas in an effective and entertaining way.
Saturday, October 11
9:00 AM " 9:15 AM " Welcome, Secure World Foundation " Phil Smith/Suzanne Metlay
9:15 AM " 10:00 AM " Near Earth Objects (NEOs) " What are they?: Dan Durda, Southwest Research Institute
10:00 AM " 10:15 AM " Break (catered by Spice of Life)
10:15AM " 11:00 AM " NEOs " Impact!: Dan Durda, Southwest Research Institute
11:00 AM " 11:45 AM " NEO Problem in the Context of Today's Political World: Bob Arentz, Ball Aerospace
11:45 AM " 12:30 PM " Detecting, Tracking and Deflecting NEOs: Phil Smith/Suzanne Metlay, SWF
A brunch, provided by Boulder-based Spice of Life, will be served free of charge.
For detailed directions to the Fiske Planetarium and Science Center, go to:
http://fiske.colorado.edu/directions.php
A Global Salute
World Space Week is celebrated Oct. 4-10, 2008, an international event that commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957.
World Space Week is the largest public space event in the world, with celebrations in more than 50 nations.
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