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Romania

Maria-Laura Voda

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SGAC Romania

Welcome to the SGAC Romania page! Romania’s role in space activities is developing constantly as an EU member state and Cooperating State of the European Space Agency. Development can be observed both within the professional and academic sector, and also from a broad perspective within the technical, political and, lately, legal sectors. Further, Romania is chairing UN COPUOS by Mr. Dumitru Prunariu, the first and only Romanian astronaut. Hence, the role of our country is expected to grow accordingly in all space related activities.

In 2011 Romania became a full member of European Space Agency. For more information see the ESA page or click here; this page is in Romanian only but contains photos from the agreement signing ceremony (it's the Romanian Space Agency web page). The New Year saw the Romanian Flag now flying at ESA sites alongside those of other Member States. Click here for the article.

On 13 February 2012, the European Space Agency successfully performed the first qualification flight of its brand new Vega launch vehicle. One of the seven nano satellites that composed the payload is called Golliat, a Romanian production. For more information, see the Romanian Space Agency page.

We hope that you join SGAC to be a part of developing Romanian space!

Young Space Activities Overview in Romania

There are a significant number of youth oriented activities in Romania. Most of them take place under the auspices of the Romanian Space Agency and of the engineering, technical and law faculties throughout the country. All of which are particularly oriented in education and outreach activities and SGAC members participate in many of them. In addition, Romania supports international space related events such as Yuri's Night and World Space Week. There are also new opportunities becoming available for the first time in Romania, such as the ability to complete a PhD in space law at the Institute for Legal Research within the Romanian Academy.

Country-Specific Events in 2012

• International Workshop of the Institute for Legal research: This workshop, hosted by the Romanian Academy, is dedicated to the topic "Dynamics of the Romanian Legal System post EU Accession." This workshop will emphasize the importance of research and development in the newest legal areas such as energy or resources and will explore the legal status of international resources such as space resources.
• Romanian flag raised as ESA HQ after Romania became a full member state
• On 13 February 2012, the European Space Agency will perform the first qualification flight of its brand new Vega launch vehicle. One of the seven nano satellites that compose the payload is called Golliat, a Romanian production.

Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in Romania

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