[AstroNet] Fwd: Talk on Space Debris at the Cape Town Science Centre

[Kevin Govender]

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Kevin



*Talk on Space Debris at the Cape Town Science Centre*

The Cape Town Science Centre in Observatory has joined the global
celebrations of World Space Week 2013 from 4 to 10 October.  A
record-breaking 1,218 visitors streamed to this popular educational
facility for the free entry Family Fun day on Saturday 5 October 2013.

*Space debris - a growing threat to outer space activities
*
*Dr Peter Martinez, Chairman, SA Council for Space Affairs*
*Wednesday 9 October @ 17:30 for 18:00**
*

Since the start of the Space Age in 1957, thousands of satellites have been
launched into outer space. Only a few percent of these satellites perform
any useful function; the rest is all debris, popularly referred to as
"space junk". The Earth is surrounded by a dense cloud of debris that
comprises of inactive satellites, spent upper stages of rockets,
mission-related debris and other manmade objects. This talk will provide an
overview of the current situation regarding space debris and its
implications for outer space activities.

For more information or to make a booking for the talk, call 021 300
3200or email
info at ctsc.org.za.

The CTSC's World Space Week activities are made possible by the Department
of Science and Technology (DST) and the South African Agency for Science
and Technology Advancement (SAASTA).



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-- 
Kevin Govender
IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
www.astro4dev.org
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