Artemis: the return of humans to the Moon
The American, European, Japanese and Canadian space agencies have embarked on an international collaboration: a campaign of manned deep-space exploration missions called the Artemis programme. A new chapter of space history, with plans to take humanity as far as the the Moon and, one day perhaps, to Mars.First and foremost, the programme is consolidating the expertise needed for a return to the Moon, to explore its south pole. A space station is also planned in lunar orbit, to serve as a relay for future future manned missions to Mars.
Artemis should see the first woman and the first person of colour walk on the surface of our satellite. surface of our satellite.
Space exploration and research have changed our lives
Space exploration, made possible by scientific research in this field, has had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Our explorations in space have required many technical and technological innovations, and we know the benefits of them: meteorological monitoring, anticipating climate change, television and mobile telephony, navigation systems, medical innovations, and so on.
A large number of university research teams, including those at the University of Namur are active in the space sector, mobilising and building Belgian and Walloon knowledge on space.
Studies and careers with a future
The space sector plays a growing role in the Walloon, Belgian and European economies. Wallonia has a large network of companies and recognised expertise in many recognised expertise in many aspects of space. The accelerated development of this sector is confirmed and today it appears essential for the economy of tomorrow.
Get ready for an extraordinary journey through the stars and the mysteries of space. Here’s the programme for this cosmic week:
- Art and Sciences exhibitions.
- Improv show on space.
- Workshop for children.
- Conference.
- Visits of the Astronomical Observatory.
