ISUAAA cofounder and current Point-of-Contact, Southern Africa, Dr. Peter Martinez was appointed the Chair of the South African Council for Space Affairs (http://www.sacsa.gov.za/), and he is the Chair, Local Organizing Committee of the International Astronautical Federation Congress, IAC 2011 holding in Cape Town, South Africa from October 3 – 7, 2011 (http://1ac2011.com). Peter is a pioneer and leading light on Space Policy formulation and development in Africa. ISUAAA wishes him successful hosting of the IAC 2011 and terrific achievements serving as the Chair, SACSA.

Keep track of events at SSP 2011 in Graz, Austria by following ISUAAA President Ayodele Faiyetole’s blog. Ayodele updates us on Team Project progress, visits to the  Lustbuehel Observatory and the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs in Vienna, news from each of the SSP departments and finally a nice summary of exciting social activities. Read more here.