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Cabinet Approves Consultation for IAC Space Congress in Cape Town

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The South African Cabinet approved consultations between Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor and Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies regarding the hosting of the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2011) in Cape Town. The IAC is described as the world's premier meeting for space industry companies and professionals, and it was scheduled to take place in Cape Town from October 3 to 7, 2011. The event was expected to draw over 3,500 participants and exhibitors.

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The IAC is an annual meeting of actors in the space discipline, featuring plenary sessions, lectures, and a large concurrent exhibition. The event is noted to attract heads and top executives from leading space agencies, representing a significant gathering of global industry and commerce leaders.

From sanews.gov.za

Who's involved

  • Rob DaviesMinister of Trade and Industry, involved in consulting on the event hosting.
  • IACThe organization hosting the international space industry congress.
  • Cape TownThe city selected to host the international space industry congress.
  • Geordin Hill-LewisThe executive mayor exercising formal governance over Cape Town.

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