Asteroid Day Luxembourg: UN-Recognized Space Festival on June 26-27
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Anais Arifi
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Asteroid Day is a United Nations-recognized event taking place in Luxembourg on June 26-27, featuring two days of activities focused on space, asteroids, and STEAM education. The festival opens with remarks on why space matters and planetary defence, followed by talks including one in French about asteroids as small objects with big implications for science and exploration. The event welcomes all members of the public, with a special emphasis on young trailblazers.
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Astéroïdes : petits objets, grands enjeux
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