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The European Space Expo comes to Brussels

The European Space Expo is coming to Brussels from 14 to 25 October. Nearly 1 million people have already visited the Expo so far and this is the last chance to see it. The free exhibition highlights the many ways in which EU space programmes help Europeans 'on the ground' every day.

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date:  14/10/2016 - 25/10/2016

venue:  Place de la Monnaie - 1000 Brussels - Belgium

The Expo presents important information on European space programmes ranging from satellite navigation (Galileo and EGNOS) to Earth observation (Copernicus) in an engaging and entertaining way. Highlights include the 'OmniGlobe' (an interactive hologram of the earth's atmosphere), an impressive model of a Galileo satellite, and much more.

The aim of the Expo is to show people how European space policy and space-based technologies benefit our everyday lives on earth and their importance for the European economy and job creation.

Completely FREE to the general public, record attendances have greeted the Expo throughout its tour.

Please note, this is the very last chance to see the European Space Expo.

Follow the Expo on Twitter at: #euspaceexpo

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Venue: Place de la Monnaie, Brussels

When: 14 – 25 October

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 - 19:00, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 19:00.

Admission: Free

During the European Space Expo, space applications experts will give live presentations. Download the programme (jpg) to see the topics.