| ID | 111265 |
| Title Proper | Africa's first international astronautical congress |
| Other Title Information | highlights of IAC 2011 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Martinez, Peter |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), held in Cape Town from 3 to 7 October 2011, was a significant milestone in the development of the African space arena. The recent emergence of a number of African countries as space actors provided fertile ground for engagement with the global space community through the medium of an IAC. A large number of space actors, in Africa and globally, coordinated their activities during the triennium 2009-2011 to build up to this historic first IAC in Africa. This paper discusses the main highlights of the congress and its immediate and potential long-term impact on the development of the African space arena. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space Policy Vol. 28, No.1; Feb 2012: p.54-58 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy Vol. 28, No.1; Feb 2012: p.54-58 |
| Key Words | International Astronautical Congress ; African Space ; Global Space Community ; Africa |