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The 63rd International Astronautical Congress will take place in Naples, Italy, 1–5 October with the theme ‘Space science and technology for the needs of all’.
The ESA exhibition ‘Space for Earth’ will be located in Hall 3B of the Mostra d’Oltremare congress centre, and will highlight the role of space for knowledge, competitiveness and growth.
Complementing the proposals to be tabled at the ESA Council at Ministerial Level to be held in November, the ESA exhibition will underline the importance of space systems and applications to improve knowledge, foster innovation and competitiveness and bring benefits to Earth.