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Down to Earth Commercializing Space Technologies for a Sustainable Earth
2009. 3 November
(mynewsdesk.com)
Jonkoping International Business School, Umbilical Design and Googol in collaboration with Tillväxtverket, have launched Down to Earth - a project that will result in exciting new jobs and contribute to sustainable economic growth. This Swedish-driven international consortium will involve space agencies, companies, and universities to develop sustainable new applications, solutions and companies in construction, heavy industries, automobiles, sports, entertainment, healthcare, medicine, IT, education, energy and urban development to innovate innovation processes. Down to Earth
Swedish ESA astronaut Christer Fuglesang, who recently completed his second space mission at the International Space Station, says: "The first time I readabout the Down to Earth project I immediatelyfound it very exciting. A challenging project aiming at gathering the best ideas and partners from the whole world (and space) to find solutions and develop methods to meet the global environmental- resource- and climate problems. I wish the best of luck to the Down to Earth project"
Down to Earth will inspire young people, stimulate public discussion and creative thinking about how best to apply space technologies to meet challenges on earth. Together, we will answer the question "Why space?" with the answer: "Because the earth depends on it."
"Your idea of Space and Sustainability is very interesting. Space technology is very hot in China since the Chinese Space ship successfully launched into Space two years ago. Creating something linking Space technology and Sustainability under the Swedish Expo pavilion shall make a good attraction. I support your idea." Eddie Chen, Executive Director, Chief Representative for Greater China Invest in Sweden Agency.
Down to Earth Contact:
Cecilia Hertz, Managing Director and Founder, Umbilical Design
cecilia.hertz@umbilicaldesign.se Mobile: +46 70 5754651
Professor Niclas Adler, Managing Director and Dean, JIBS
niclas.adler@jibs.hj.se, Mobile +46 761181901
Dariush Ghatan, Founder and Managing Director, Googol
dariush.ghatan@googol.se Mobile: +46-70-606 86 96