International Asteroid Day
In 2016, with the initiative of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), the United Nations declared 30 June as International Asteroid Day with the aim of observing each year at the international level the anniversary of the Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russian Federation, which happened on 30 June 1908, and raising public awareness about the asteroid impact, as well as hosting international events, providing educational resources and regular communications to our global audience on multiple digital platforms.
Asteroid Day events are held around the world annually on or around 30 June. These events are largely independently organized by museums, space agencies, universities, clubs and enthusiastic educators around the world for people of all ages and mostly free-of-charge. Events range from lectures and to short story contests to live concerts and broader community events.
Mahriban HUDAYGULYYEVA,
the 1st year student of
the Faculty of International
Journalism of
the Institute of International Relations
of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.