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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Come join in the fun – for free.</span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 3rd – 7th 2011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cape Town is host to the 62<sup>nd</sup> INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS this year. It’s the first time in Africa and marks the international space community’s commitment to space projects in Africa. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The world’s space agency heads and senior executives of legendary global aerospace companies will rub shoulders with top scientists, astronauts, industry researchers, space lawyers, young professionals and students. Over two thousand delegates are expected, with many exciting events and individuals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>“This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the stars of space exploration and show them what South Africans are doing,” said Peter Martinez, chair of the Local Organising Committee, based at the SAAO (South African Astronomical Observatory) in Cape Town.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visit the public programme at <span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://iac2011.com/general-public-events">http://iac2011.com/general-public-events</a> </span>or see below for the diverse programme.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is the first time the International Astronautical Federation has held its annual congress in Africa in over 60 years. So we have to do something different to mark the occasion. Here in Africa everyone gets involved, and to prove it we’ve put together a programme of events (many are free) that anyone can go to. These events represent other ways of thinking about space, they draw from inspiration found high up in the stars, and the genius that comes from a place rooted deep in the African soil. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Head of NASA, Astronaut, Charles F Bolden Jnr Tuesday 4 October 20:00 CTICC Auditorium 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come hear it from the top. It’s not often the head of NASA comes to town. Make sure you book in advance on www.livingmaths.com. Adults R40, Children and OAPs, R20.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>SpaceWalk Monday 3 October All morning in the Cape Town CBD<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>To get the message across to the Cape Town people, that something massive and spacelike is happening in their own city, we have found some real spacebeings to frolic and gamble around the city. Catch them doing a spot of Tai Chi at Green Point, catching the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, reading the newspaper in Church Square, talking a peek in the Iziko Museum and Planetarium, messing about on Long Street, and generally doing what spacepeople do. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Astronautical Poetry at Off-The-Wall Monday 3<sup> </sup>October 20:00 Touch of Madness<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Off-The-Wall, a poetry gathering at Touch of Madness, Nutall Road, Observatory http://www.cafeatom.co.za/ hosts this evening of spaced out delight. Keith Gottschalk, luminary extraordaire of the space world in South Africa, is giving a reading of his astronautically-themed poetry, followed by open mic. Enjoy the relaxed but eccentric atmosphere of this lovely old pub in Observatory, a glass of wine, and some real poetry. Free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Dr Catherine Coleman, NASA Astronaut Wednesday 5 Oct 14:15 Rustenburg Girls Junior School<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Astronaut Catherine Coleman will be talking about living and working in Space - Rustenburg Junior School for Girls, Main Road, Rondebosch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Forged in the Stars Wednesday 5<sup> </sup>October 20:00 CTICC Auditorium 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This will be an inspirational and unforgettable evening. Two top performers invite you to an evening of spellbinding story-telling about the stars and our part in reaching them. Jay O’ Callahan from the US will recount the history of NASA, followed by Gcina Mhlope weaving her African magic into an African story of the cosmos. Free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Astronautical / SGAC Open Night at the South African Astronomical Observatory Wednesday 5 October 19:30 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This special Open Night at the Observatory features activities for children, and for the grown-ups there will be short talks about aspects of space: Industry, Agencies, Society, and Exploration. After the talks there will be an opportunity to tour the venerable observatory and (weather permitting) take a look through telescopes. The local Astronomy Society and the SGC will be joining in. The Observatory is situated on Observatory Road in the suburb of Observatory (next to the River Club) Free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>World Café Fine Music Radio 101.3 Wednesday 5 October 22:00 – 24:00<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fine Music Radio plays music for grown-ups, calm in the chaos. Tune into eclectic music inspired by space. World Café is brought to you by Kechil Kirkham, Media Liaison on the Local Organising Committee of the IAC2011. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Book Reading </b> <b>6 Oct 10:00am Rustenburg Girls Junior (Suitable for Ages 8-12)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Astronomer and Author, Jeff Bennett will be doing a reading from his book <i>Max Goes To The Moon</i>. Free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>World Heritage protected by satellite Thursday 6 October 20:00 CTICC<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr Mario Hernandez of UNESCO and Professor Heinz Ruther of UCT will talk about using satellite and laser technologies to help in the monitoring and preservation of the world’s heritage sites. Free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Space Competition 4 to 7 October all day ArtScape Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the Artscape Marble Foyer Extension, come view the winners of the Schools Space Art Competition and marvel at how the next generation sees The Future of Africa in Space. You can also view the Art on www.livingmaths.com. It’s a short walk from the CTICC. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Kechil Kirkham <a href="mailto:kechil@saao.ac.za">kechil@saao.ac.za</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>