What is the purpose of the Austrian Space Forum?
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Network of expertsThe Austrian Space Forum is embedded in a global network of people form the aerospace sector, including space policy, space industry and space research: ranging from globally operating institutions in the framework of the United Nations, national agencies, the International Space University to regional associations. It is under understanding to act as a turntable between this pool and space enthusiasts |
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Communication platformThe Austrian Space Forum serves as a communication platform between space enthusiasts, experts and the next generation of space advocats. We facilitate the formation of opinions based upon facts and figures in space matters. A special focus is on conveying the fascination of space and the co-operation with other space institutions. |
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Dissemination of know-howBy means of lecture series, workshops and seminars we connect the interested public with high-level experts. These activities bring international representatives from agencies, research institutions and governments to Austria. Also, the dissemination of space know-how for terrestrial applications plays a key role. |
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Conveying informationFor the austrian media, it is relatively difficult and time consuming to approach space experts and their knowledge and opinions. The Austrian Space Forum offers a direct link to the respective specialists: we act as a highly effective turntable between the journalists and the main space players. |
PolAres Schedule Update
27. April - 01 May 2012: Field test Austria
After Rio Tinto in April 2011 this will be the first field test after upgrading the Aouda.X space suit simulator. Proposed location: Dachstein cave systems (upper Austria)
