Space as a key sector for Europe and its citizens is the subject of a conference that is held on 8 & 9 November at the Hemicycle of the European Parliament.

The Conference, organised with the participation of ESA, is placed under the high patronage of the President of the European Parliament, Mr Jerzy Buzek, the President of the European Commission, Mr José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Council, Mr Herman von Rompuy, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr Antonio Tajani.