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Astronauts touch down for event Astronauts touch down for event
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Scores of astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world are due to touch down in Scotland. Scores of astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world have touched down in Scotland.
The 20th Annual Planetary Congress starts in Edinburgh on Monday and includes dozens of space explorers and experts from across the world. The 20th Annual Planetary Congress started in Edinburgh on Monday with dozens of space explorers and experts from across the world.
Organised by the Association of Space Explorers, the week-long gathering brings together about 300 people to debate space exploration and education.Organised by the Association of Space Explorers, the week-long gathering brings together about 300 people to debate space exploration and education.
It is the first time Britain has hosted the congress.It is the first time Britain has hosted the congress.
Among the explorers taking part are US astronaut John Fabian and former cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space.Among the explorers taking part are US astronaut John Fabian and former cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space.
Science and technology are key to the success of Scotland's economy Danny LogueCareers Scotland,Science and technology are key to the success of Scotland's economy Danny LogueCareers Scotland,
He made his historic space walk in 1965 during which he was tethered to his space craft for 12 minutes.He made his historic space walk in 1965 during which he was tethered to his space craft for 12 minutes.
Leonov went on to serve as the Soviet Union's chief cosmonaut between 1976 and 1982.Leonov went on to serve as the Soviet Union's chief cosmonaut between 1976 and 1982.
He and several other delegates will join Enterprise Minister Jim Mather at a special reception. He and several other delegates will join Enterprise Minister Jim Mather at a special reception from 1830 BST at Edinburgh Castle. It follows an opening ceremony at The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh.
Careers Scotland, which organised the event, hope to inspire hundreds of young people to get involved in science.Careers Scotland, which organised the event, hope to inspire hundreds of young people to get involved in science.
Teams of astronauts and scientists are to visit every local education area in the country to speak to schools about their experiences.Teams of astronauts and scientists are to visit every local education area in the country to speak to schools about their experiences.
Danny Logue, acting director of Careers Scotland, said: "Science and technology are key to the success of Scotland's economy and it is vital that we encourage Scottish youngsters to consider careers in these areas."Danny Logue, acting director of Careers Scotland, said: "Science and technology are key to the success of Scotland's economy and it is vital that we encourage Scottish youngsters to consider careers in these areas."
Mr Fabian said that he hoped young people in Scotland would be inspired to consider science and technology for study and as a career.Mr Fabian said that he hoped young people in Scotland would be inspired to consider science and technology for study and as a career.