"Space advocates needed to travel to Europe and discuss issues that matter to them - food and shelter provided. Bring bags of ideas and a sleeping bag" - in a gist, this was how the European RC Jesper Jorgensen announced the idea of the SGAC European Summit that takes place in Copenhagen from 28-30 March 2008. Space enthusiasts from Germany, Austria, UK, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Denmark took upon this invitation and traveled up to Copenhagen by creatively coming up with cost-effective travel arrangements - what brought them was a strong desire to learn in what areas can they collaborate as NPoCs, Exec members or even without an official position in European's youth space activities.
Over the 3 days, NPoCs learnt how SGAC works and how it impacts the international scene of space policy, education and inspiring the youth. They analysed the issues that face SGAC and worked to derive solutions to them. Creative workshop and project ideas that would enhance pan-european youth involvement in space activities carried out by National space agencies, ESA, other international bodies and student groups.
You can read the daily blogs that were maintained by Angela Whitesides from UK and Bee Thakore (representing France and the rest of the world!) here.
Day 0
Day 1 (Part 1-4) and Day 1(Part 5)
Day 2
We hope you can spot more opportunities to get involved in european youth activities by reading the account of discussions and if you have any questions, please contact Jesper Jorgensen [Jesper(at)spacegeneration.org]
Several space enthusiasts who couldnot join us for this event but sent in the support for the initiative would be happy to know that there will be a strong push to have more of these meetings. At the same time, the Exec Council at SGAC would like to commend the efforts to all NPoCs and space advocates who contributed to making this event happen successfully. Congratulations and thank you to Jesper, who helped our efforts in accessing space (and space related very inspiring discussions) in a cost-effective way! :-) by being a gracious and caring host!
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