World Space Week (WSW) is an annual holiday observed from 4–10 October in various parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. World Space Week is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition."  Read more..

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In a resolution of December 6, 1999 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the "World Space Week" to celebrate every year from 4 to 10 October, the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. These dates recall the launch, on 4 October 1957, of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, as well as the entry into force, on 10 October 1967, of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space. The theme of this year 2016, "Remote Sensing : Enabling our Future", aimed to make us aware of the importance of Earth observation from space and its role in protecting and improving human life. Read more..