OdishaLive Bureau
‘World Space Week Celebrations -2017’ got to s glittering start at KIIT University. Inaugurating the seminar, Dr. S. C. Jamir, Governor of Odisha said, “the Indian space programme has had scripted many monumental successes over the years. Today we rank sixth after the U.S., Russia, France, Japan and China in the world, in the matter of satellite launching into low earth orbit.”
“Satellite technology is playing a big role in our endeavour to realise the vision of a Digital India”, he said, while appreciating the scientists and technocrats for the achievement.
World Space Week is celebrated all over the world during 4th to 10th October to commemorate two events: Launch of first human made satellite Sputnik-1 on 4th October 1957 and signing of the treaty on principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space on 10th October, 1967.
This is the first time this important event is being held in Odisha, organised by SDSC in association with KIIT University. The theme of the two-day event is ‘Exploring New Worlds in Space’.
Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Vice Chancellor, KIIT University also spoke on the occasion. Among others, scientists from ISRO, an academic delegation from Daffodil International University, Bangladesh and a large number of students attended the inaugural ceremony. Dr. Ajit Kumar Nath, Dy. General Manager, Range Operations, SDSC proposed the vote of thanks.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, Dr. P. Kunhikrishnan, Director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, ISRO, were present at the inaugural ceremony.
The Governor also opened an exhibition that showcases models of different rockets and satellites launched by SHAR and other space science related display materials. The exhibition is attracting a large number of students from different institutions.
The two-day celebrations featured talks on space programme by eminent personalities on the first day. Other attractions are quiz tests, competitions for school & college students, interactive session with ISRO scientists and video shows.
