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SGAC Italy Italy has an active role in the field of space activities since the very beginning being an international forum for discussions - especially for Earth and human protection - and being the third Country in the world in 1964 to have a satellite in orbit, “San Marco I” and the first country to experiment sea launches from the oceanic platform “San Marco” in Kenya starting from 1966 to 1988. Nowadays, Italy continues to keep this role alive thanks to the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other industries and firms which are representing the beating core of the Italian contribution to Research and Development in space, not only in Europe, but in the international context as well: among the many achievements of the agency, ASI is the main contributor to the new European launcher Vega. Thanks to ESA-ESRIN located in Frascati and ASI in Rome, exhibitions, conferences and visits are readily available and often oriented towards the 18-35 year old community in Italy. The country must continue to grow this domestic interest for outer space, and has to keep on improving cooperation, something that is never enough for the whole international community. Italy is also a member of the European Space Agency, ESA, since 1972. In its history, Italy had 5 astronauts. In 2009 ESA chose 2 new Italian astronauts that are now under training: Luca Parmitano (selected to remain on the ISS from May to November 2013) and Samantha Cristoforetti (3rd European women selected as ESA astronaut). What are you waiting for? If you are a university student or a young professional, and you have a lively interest in space come, and join us! If you have any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and remember..We need your support to spread space passion and knowledge!
Young Space Activities Overview in Italy Given that the field of outer space really developed in Italy, the youth community is not very active in promoting space knowledge among the country itself. However, there are some regions where space is not covered very well because of the weakness of the space industry in such regions. Recently, Universities and Institutes have been pushing their local authorities for a more active role in the space field. Networks which link universities, research institutes, public administration and European institutions and organisations have been set up trying to bring space everywhere in Italy.
Space related events in Italy, 2012
Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in Italy Universities
Ongoing projects
Studies and Learning Initiatives Master in Space Policy and Institutions Other web links http://www.spaceacademy.it/joomla/ Job opportunities http://www.telespazio.it/jobs.html
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