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Kopernikus, observing our planet for a safer world
 
16 September 2008

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GMES exhibition stand
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European GMES exhibition stand at the GMES 2008 Lille forum.

Credits: CNES - Fabien Ploegaerts
 
 
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Kopernikus name unveiled
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The new name of the European GMES Programme (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) was announced on 16 September 2008 during the Lille forum. The European Commission Vice President Günter Verheugen (right) revealed the new name, Kopernikus, at the opening session. A press conference followed. Other members of the panel are Philippe Busquin, European Deputy (left), and Valerie Pecresse, French Minister for Higher Education and Research.

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GMES 2008 Lille forum
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The GMES 2008 Lille forum held at the Grand Palais in Lille, France.

Credits: CNES - Fabien Ploegaerts
 
 
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