Uttar Pradesh
National Space Day Celebration
- 23 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
On National Space Day, observed on 23rd August, all schools in Lucknow celebrated India's advancements in space science.
- A new educational module, India - A Rising Space Power, developed by NCERT, was also launched as part of the celebration.
- The event aims to inspire students toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with special assemblies, exhibitions, workshops, and online/offline sessions with experts.
- Resources like Diksha, Nishtha and the India on the Moon portal will also be used to keep students informed about space exploration.
National Space Day
- About: The National Space Day commemorates the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission's Vikram Lander and the deployment of the Pragyan Rover on the Moon on 23rd August 2023.
- With the launch of Chandrayaan-3, India became the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon and the first to reach its southern polar region.
- India celebrated its first National Space Day on 23rd August 2024.
- Theme 2025: Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities
- Events:
- The National Meet 2025, themed "Leveraging Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047," gathered leaders to explore space tech’s role in advancing national priorities across various sectors.
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) organised a workshop with the theme "Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities."
- Significance: It highlights India's space exploration capabilities and aims to inspire future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), contributing to India's ongoing space endeavours.
