The day started with a warm welcome from Javier Ventura-Traveset, Juan Ángel Vaquerizo and María Herranz, who introduced the European Space Agency and explained the important role of ESAC in the scientific operations and data management of major astrophysics and planetary missions.
During the visit, the participants also learned how space science can be connected with education and public outreach. Cooperation with science museums, planetariums and cultural institutions is an important way to bring science closer to society and inspire young people.
Diverse Representation from Science, Culture and Education
The visit brought together around 50 delegates from different institutions working in science, technology, mathematics, astronomy, natural sciences, culture and education.
Participating institutions and organisations included:
Science, Technology & Mathematics Centres
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Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT)
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Museu de Matemàtiques de Catalunya (MMACA)
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Museo de la Ciencia de Valladolid
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MUDIC (Museo Didáctico e Interactivo de Ciencias)
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Casa de las Ciencias (Ayuntamiento de Logroño)
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MEGA (Mundo Estrella Galicia)
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Museo de Ciencia Ojos al Cielo
Planetariums & Astronomy Centres
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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Valencia)
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Parque de las Ciencias (Granada)
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Parc Astronòmic del Montsec (FGC)
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NICDO – Planetario de Pamplona (Navarra)
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Planetario de Málaga
Natural Sciences, Palaeontology & Botanical Gardens
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Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN)
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Real Jardín Botánico (CSIC)
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Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona
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Museo de Paleontología de Castilla-La Mancha (MUPA)
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Centro Paleomágina (Bedmar, Jaén)
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Museu de Col·leccions Naturals
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Museu de les Aigües
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Museu de História Natural e da Ciência (UP)
Universities, Foundations & Cultural Associations
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CSIC and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
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Museo de Ciencias Universidad de Navarra
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Centro Big History de la Fundación El Olmo – Universidad de Valencia
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Fundación ”la Caixa”
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Kutxa Fundazioa (ATENEA)
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Ayuntamiento de Madrid
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MAV (Mujeres en las Artes Visuales)
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MARLO, Explorer (PLGG), and independent culture and education specialists
Looking to the Future
The visit provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore possible collaborations between ESA, CESAR and institutions working in science communication, education and culture.
