Asteroid Day

SCHWEICKART PRIZE ANNOUNCED TO RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF ASTEROID DEFENSE

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금요일, 6월 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on June 30th, International Asteroid Day, B612 Foundation announced the Schweickart Prize, named in honor of renowned Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, which will recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to planetary defense and advancing life's evolutionary journey. The prize acknowledges the significance of embracing our collective responsibility for safeguarding humanity's transition into the broader cosmos. "Through the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), we worked on the issue of planetary defense from asteroid impacts. Rusty Schweickart took a leadership role with the ASE to enable others to bring this global issue to the United Nations. This topic is now debated on a global stage as a result of Rusty's commitment. This prize in Rusty's honor is a fitting tribute to his lifetime of leadership," said Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz, NASA astronaut, CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Co, and NASA's first Hispanic astronaut.

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The prize acknowledges the significance of embracing our collective responsibility for safeguarding humanity's transition into the broader cosmos.
"Through the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), we worked on the issue of planetary defense from asteroid impacts.
Rusty Schweickart took a leadership role with the ASE to enable others to bring this global issue to the United Nations.
The prize will be awarded annually to exceptional individuals, specifically undergraduate and graduate students and early career professionals actively involved in planetary defense.

SCHWEICKART PRIZE ANNOUNCED TO RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF ASTEROID DEFENSE

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금요일, 6월 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on June 30th, International Asteroid Day, B612 Foundation announced the Schweickart Prize, named in honor of renowned Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, which will recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to planetary defense and advancing life's evolutionary journey. The prize acknowledges the significance of embracing our collective responsibility for safeguarding humanity's transition into the broader cosmos. "Through the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), we worked on the issue of planetary defense from asteroid impacts. Rusty Schweickart took a leadership role with the ASE to enable others to bring this global issue to the United Nations. This topic is now debated on a global stage as a result of Rusty's commitment. This prize in Rusty's honor is a fitting tribute to his lifetime of leadership," said Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz, NASA astronaut, CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Co, and NASA's first Hispanic astronaut.

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The prize acknowledges the significance of embracing our collective responsibility for safeguarding humanity's transition into the broader cosmos.
"Through the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), we worked on the issue of planetary defense from asteroid impacts.
Rusty Schweickart took a leadership role with the ASE to enable others to bring this global issue to the United Nations.
The prize will be awarded annually to exceptional individuals, specifically undergraduate and graduate students and early career professionals actively involved in planetary defense.

Asteroids As Told By Astronauts, Experts And A Rock Star - 30 June

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목요일, 6월 24, 2021

Video games, Video game companies, Planetary science, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Aster, Planetary defense, Asteroid mining

LUXEMBOURG, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asteroid Foundation's annual Asteroid Day LIVE programme premiers Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 18:00 CET.

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LUXEMBOURG, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asteroid Foundation's annual Asteroid Day LIVE programme premiers Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 18:00 CET.
The programme focuses on telling the remarkable stories of asteroids and the people that research them.
The Planetary Society and Asteroid Foundation have co-produced a new series titled 'Meet the Asteroids' that will premiere during Asteroid Day LIVE.
Asteroid Day, Asteroid Day LIVE, Asteroid Day TV and SpaceConnectsUs are all programmes of Asteroid Foundation, a Luxembourg based non-profit.

Asteroids As Told By Astronauts, Experts And A Rock Star - 30 June

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목요일, 6월 24, 2021

Planetary science, Space science, Asteroids, Applied sciences, Asteroid Day, Near-Earth object, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

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Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
ASE's Committee on Near Earth Objects (NEO), chaired by astronaut Tom Jones, works to promote global awareness of the asteroid impact threat.
ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroids As Told By Astronauts, Experts And A Rock Star - 30 June

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목요일, 6월 24, 2021

Planetary science, Space science, Asteroids, Applied sciences, Asteroid Day, Near-Earth object, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

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Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
ASE's Committee on Near Earth Objects (NEO), chaired by astronaut Tom Jones, works to promote global awareness of the asteroid impact threat.
ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroid Day TV Launches 1 June Kicking Off The Countdown To Asteroid Day 2021 30 June

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목요일, 5월 27, 2021

Space science, Applied sciences, Planetary science, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster, Impact event, Asteroid mining, Near-Earth object

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

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Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
It does this by driving forward science and technologies needed to protect the Earth from asteroid impacts through the Asteroid Institute.
It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroid Day TV Launches 1 June Kicking Off The Countdown To Asteroid Day 2021 30 June

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목요일, 5월 27, 2021

Space science, Applied sciences, Planetary science, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster, Impact event, Asteroid mining, Near-Earth object

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

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Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
It does this by driving forward science and technologies needed to protect the Earth from asteroid impacts through the Asteroid Institute.
It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroid Day Returns To Celebrate 25 Years Of Dedicated Asteroid Missions

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월요일, 2월 15, 2021

Space science, Applied sciences, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Asteroid mining, Planetary defense, Planetary science, Asteroids in fiction, Meanings of minor planet names: 121001–122000

It was the first mission dedicated to exploring asteroids and it became the first mission to orbit and touch down on an asteroid paving the way for all future asteroid missions.

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It was the first mission dedicated to exploring asteroids and it became the first mission to orbit and touch down on an asteroid paving the way for all future asteroid missions.
Asteroid Day's theme of 25 years of asteroid missions will be promoted throughout the month of June, kicking off with Asteroid Day TV June 1st.
Asteroid Day's core programs comprise Asteroid Day TV and Asteroid Day LIVE.
Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

Asteroid Day TV launches In Advance Of United Nations International Asteroid Day 30 June 2020

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금요일, 5월 29, 2020

Space science, Astronomy, Outer space, Planetary science, Asteroid Day, Asteroids, Impact event, Tunguska event

Asteroid Day, the official United Nations' day of global awarenessabout the opportunities and challenges that asteroids present, is a programme of the Asteroid Foundation.

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Asteroid Day, the official United Nations' day of global awarenessabout the opportunities and challenges that asteroids present, is a programme of the Asteroid Foundation.
Asteroid Day TVwill stream 34 days of programming featuring international experts, astronauts and cosmonauts, scientists, engineers, physicists, educators and policymakers, as well as special guests who serve as 'Asteroid Day ambassadors'.
Asteroid Day is held on 30 June each year to mark the date of Earth's largest asteroid impact in recorded history, the Siberia Tunguska event.
Asteroid Day, Asteroid Day LIVE, Asteroid Day TVand SpaceConnectsUs are all programmes of Asteroid Foundation, aLuxembourg based non-profit.

Asteroid Day and Redbubble Partner to Raise Asteroid Awareness Through Art

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목요일, 6월 13, 2019

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Winners will receive public recognition from the Asteroid Day signatories, and one grand prize winner will receive a $500 cash award.

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Winners will receive public recognition from the Asteroid Day signatories, and one grand prize winner will receive a $500 cash award.
Art is a critical communicator for all ages, and we are delighted to engage the Redbubble artist community with this new partnership, commented Danica Remy, co-founder of Asteroid Day.
Redbubble is the official merchandise partner for Asteroid Day, providing a way for independent organizers and partners everywhere to commemorate the fifth annual celebration of Asteroid Day with unified products.
In 2016, Asteroid Day was declared by the United Nations as a global day of education to raise awareness about asteroids opportunities and risks.