In occasion of the Official Inauguration of SAT Expo Europe 2010, ISRO (Indian Space Agency)will inaugurate the International Exhibition on February 3rd 2010 at the prestigious Mayor’s Office, Campidoglio, Sala del Carroccio in Rome, with the Italian Space representatives: ASI, FINMECCANICA and the President of SAT Expo Europe. An International Press Conference will open the presentation of this important partnership between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and ISRO.

The complete list of participants from India who will participate in the various related SAT Expo Europe events are:

Press Conference 3rd February:
Dr VS Hegde, Scientific Secretary, ISRO
Mr S Satish, Director, Publications and PR Dr (Mrs) Radhika Ramachandran, Counselor, (Space), Paris

II. Speakers:
February 3, 2010:

Inaugural Press Meet in the morning
Indian Ambassador along with Dr VS Hegde, Mr S Satish

International Conference:
Space Geo-politics and Cooperation : Dr VS Hegde

February 4, 2010
Indian Space Programme and Vision: Mr S Satish

February 5, 2010:
Environment, Agriculture and Integrated Applications.: Dr VS Hegde Cartography, Maps etc.: Dr VS Hegde Climate Change, Climatology:Dr (Mrs) Radhika Ramachandran Tele-medicine, Health Assistance: Mr S Satish

III. ISRO will also put up an exhibition of 60 sq. m. displaying models of satellites and launch vehicles with attractive posters and other display materials. The exhibition will be looked after by Mr S Satish and Dr Radhika.

This is an important event for Italy and for the Italian Aerospace Industry in particular, that has a chance to consolidate the long-lasting friendship between the countries.