WSW

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WSW is the commonly used abbreviation for World Space Week, an annual international celebration of science and technology and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.

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World Space Week Association 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf abbreviation
annual event
international observance
non-profit organization
science and technology celebration
aimsTo encourage international cooperation in space activities
inspire students
promote public interest in space
firstObservedIn 2000
focusesOn science
technology
hasDuration 7 days
hasEndDate October 10
hasOfficialLanguage English
hasOfficialWebsite https://www.worldspaceweek.org/
hasPurpose betterment of the human condition
celebration of science and technology
highlighting contributions of space science and technology to society
hasRole global coordinator of World Space Week
hasStartDate October 4
hasTheme annual thematic focus on space-related topics
isCoordinatedBy World Space Week Association NERFINISHED
isLinkedTo UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space NERFINISHED
isObserved annually
isObservedIn multiple countries
isRecognizedBy United Nations NERFINISHED
isRelatedTo United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs NERFINISHED
standsFor World Space Week NERFINISHED
subjectArea space exploration
space science
space technology
typicalActivities educational events
lectures and talks
public outreach activities
school programs
space-related exhibitions
UNResolutionNumber 54/68
wasProclaimedBy United Nations General Assembly NERFINISHED
wasProclaimedOn 1999-12-06

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