Regarding access to the Vienna International Center, please note that the VIC is a secure facility. Any participants for the ceremony who are not attending STSC must have a grounds pass. To obtain the grounds pass, please fill the following form.
This information must be forwarded to the United Nations Security and Safety Section by
February 9, 2007 .
Please also note that participants must present a valid form of photo- identification (such as passport) and will be required to undergo a screening (similar to screenings at airports). Participants who do not have identification will not be granted access. To ensure participants will gain entry in time for the event, please advise to come to the VIC at least half an hour before.
(*) OOSA : Office for Outer Space Affairs
(**) STSC : Science and Technology Subcommittee of Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
If you need a Visa for entering Austria, a letter of invitation can be established.
Please contact the IHY Austrian representative:
Univ.-Prof. Mag.Dr. Helmut O. Rucker
Research Director, Department Head
Space Research Institute
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Schmiedlstrasse 6
A - 8042 Graz
Voice: +43-316-4120-601 (secretary -602)
Fax: +43-316-4120-690
Email: rucker@oeaw.ac.at
