Tezpur University celebrates National Space Day with lectures and exhibitions

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TEZPUR: The Department of Physics, Tezpur University, in collaboration with the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), organized the National Space Day celebrations on campus. The event was part of a series of state-level programmes being held across the country to mark the second National Space Day.

India had made history by successfully soft-landing the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the Moon’s South Polar Region on August 23, 2023. In recognition of this milestone, the Government of India declared August 23 as National Space Day (NSpD). The Department of Space is celebrating the occasion across the country with a range of outreach activities.

Dr Koteshwar Rao C, Scientist at the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, graced the occasion as the guest of honour. He delivered an engaging lecture on ‘Indian Moon Missions,’ highlighting India’s achievements in lunar exploration, including the success of the Chandrayaan missions.

Dr Arup Borgohain, Scientist-SF at NESAC, delivered a lecture on ‘Societal Applications of Space Technology,’ focusing on the role of space-based solutions in development and governance.

Prof RR Hoque, Dean of Academic Affairs, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of science education and technological innovation in realizing India’s vision of becoming a developed nation.

Prof GA Ahmed, Coordinator of the National Space Day Celebration Committee, briefed the audience on the various initiatives undertaken by the university to promote space awareness among students.

In addition to the popular science lectures by senior scientists, the daylong programme featured a quiz competition on space technology, a space exhibition, and an audio-visual show, aimed at engaging students and sparking their interest in space science. Around 200 selected students from schools and colleges across the region participated in the event.

Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University, congratulated the organizers for their efforts in promoting space science in the region.

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