Cultural Space Heritage
9 August 2005
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days on 17 and 18 September, CNES head office in Paris is opening its doors to the public for a unique event called Patrimoine Culturel de l’Espace (Cultural Space Heritage).
A number of partner organizations in France and Europe are also taking part, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the history of the space adventure.
A number of partner organizations in France and Europe are also taking part, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the history of the space adventure.
Seeing space heritage in a new light
Last year’s European Heritage Days focused on space sources and memories, showing that our science heritage must be viewed within its historical, political and social context.
The 2005 European Heritage Days
This year, the CNES Space Observatory is looking to give visitors a new perspective on the space heritage we have built up in the last 50 years.
On 17 and 18 September, scientists and key players of the space adventure will give visitors insights into this heritage, with testimonials shedding light on the items on show.
The Ariane engine ; credits CNES
The broad range of space-related themes on view will include scientific instruments, unique images, radio and audiovisual archive material, literary texts, diplomatic papers and everyday objects.
The event will close with a meeting of European stakeholders and culture and science officers to discuss the nature and scope of Europe’s cultural space heritage.
European event
The CNES Space Observatory’s mission is to share knowledge and representations of space with museums and cultural organizations.
With this aim in mind, it has devised an exhibition to showcase our cultural space heritage. During the 2-day event, various venues in France—and, on an experimental basis, in other European countries—will be taking part.
Each venue will exhibit an item in its collection related to space and chronicling its significance.
The CNES Space Observatory aims to encourage thinking about space issues and thus spark renewed dialogue between researchers, communicators and the public in order to develop and promote a cultural approach to space.
Cultural Space Heritage
2005 European Heritage Days
17 and 18 September 2005
Detailed programme and list of participating venues available from 1st September on the CNES website and at www.cnes-observatoire.net
17 and 18 September 2005
Detailed programme and list of participating venues available from 1st September on the CNES website and at www.cnes-observatoire.net
