Czech Space Week festival launches, showcasing space activities and innovation

The seventh annual Czech Space Week festival begins on Monday at Prague’s main train station, inaugurated by President Petr Pavel and Transport and Environment Ministers Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) and Petr Hladík (Christian Democrats). Running through November 10, the festival includes events for industry experts and the public, promoting science, space technology, and Earth observation. Highlights include the Copernicus and Earth Observation Forum and the Space2Business conference, focusing on partnerships in the space sector. The Space4Women event at Brno University of Technology aims to inspire women in space industries. Public events include open days at the Astronomical Institute and educational activities at various Czech venues.