Prayagraj: The National Space Day was celebrated at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, at its Jhalwa campus on Friday. The event started in the morning and was attended by hundreds of PhD and MTech students in the administrative block auditorium. Students and faculty members attended the live-streamed event from Bharat Mandapam, where the President of India , Droupadi Murmu, addressed the nation.
Later, a scientist at Flight Dynamics Operations, ISTRAC, ISRO Bangalore, and also the Associate Project Director, Chandrayaan 4, Vineet Srivastava, spoke on the recent milestones achieved by ISRO. The officiating director of IIITA, Prof OP Vyas, highlighted the importance of the maiden Space Day in the country. Prof Pavan Chakarborty said that we were all proud when Chandrayaan-3 module safely landed on the south pole of the moon.
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The article details past missions and upcoming endeavors, including the Gaganyaan crewed missions and Chandrayaan lunar explorations. On first National Space Day, PM from Kyiv lauds Isro's achievements; Progress extraordinary, says President PM Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kyiv, marked India's first National Space Day, celebrating the Chandrayaan-3 lander's historic Moon landing on August 23 last year. President Droupadi Murmu commended ISRO's achievements and urged readiness for future challenges.
ISRO Chairman S Somanath outlined future missions, including sending an Indian to space by 2025 and a lunar landing by 2040. IIT Bhilai celebrates National Science Day with space ideathon, competitions, and ISRO insights IIT Bhilai celebrated National Science Day with a Space Ideathon, Drawing Competition, and Model-building Competition for school students. The event included educational sessions, a documentary screening on ISRO's missions, and a quiz session.
Director Prof. Rajiv Prakash awarded prizes and encouraged students to excel in space science. Participants included students from DPS Durg, JNV Durg, DWPS Raipur, and KPS Raipur.
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