27 January 2020 - 28 January 2020
- Workshop
In cooperation with the European Space Agency – ESA, the Ecsite Space Group cordially invites all interested representatives of science engagement organisations to join the upcoming Ecsite Space Group Annual Meeting 2019 hosted at ESRIN – the ESA Centre for Earth Observation - in Frascati (Rome), Italy, on 27-28 January 2020.
Participants can expect opportunities to connect with representatives of the European Space Agency, national space agencies and space industries, and a platform to share resources and updates with peers. They will also get a behind-the-scenes look: one of the five ESA specialised centres, ESA/ESRIN hosts an Earth observation multimedia centre for professionals, schools, and the general public, comprising of a demonstration Control Room (CREOP) that transports visitors into the world of satellites, an interactive Earth data visualisation space (the ‘Φ Experience’), and a long-term data preservation exhibit area (Heritage Missions Walkthrough).
The draft programme and practical information can be consulted below.
Attending the event is free of charge and everybody interested in engaging the public with space is welcome to take part. To register, please get in touch with Cristina Paca, cpaca@ecsite.eu.
Practical information
Where to stay in Frascati: Hotel Colonna | Hotel Flora | Villa Mercede | Villa Grazioli
More about the Earth Observation Multimedia Centre at ESA/ESRIN
