August 24, 2024
National Space Day Celebration Event 2024
at
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)
India’s Role in Space Science: Exploring Regional Growth Opportunities via Industry-Academia Participation.
Extraterrestrial Space captures the curiosity and imagination of Indian students and citizens alike. To celebrate this growing interest, the Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE) at IIT Kanpur is hosting an event on August 24, 2024, to commemorate National Space Day. This event will delve into the current and future landscape of the Indian space program, featuring expert discussions and exciting astronomy outreach activities. This year’s Space Day is especially significant as it marks the first anniversary of Chandrayaan 3’s successful Moon landing. We look forward to your participation in celebrating India’s achievements in space and discussing its future prospects.
Extraterrestrial Space captures the curiosity and imagination of Indian students and citizens alike. To celebrate this growing interest, the Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE) at IIT Kanpur is hosting an event on August 24, 2024, to commemorate National Space Day. This event will delve into the current and future landscape of the Indian space program, featuring expert discussions and exciting astronomy outreach activities. This year’s Space Day is especially significant as it marks the first anniversary of Chandrayaan 3’s successful Moon landing. We look forward to your participation in celebrating India’s achievements in space and discussing its future prospects.
Event Highlights
Event Highlights
Keynote Talk
Keynote Talk
Current State of the Indian Space Science Program. (tentative)
Space Exhibition
Space Exhibition
An exhibition for Space-related companies to showcase their contribution in the areas of Space Science.
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
India’s Contribution to Advancements in Space Science. (tentative)
Outreach Activities
Outreach Activities
Popular Science Talk
Space Science Activities and Workshops for School Kids
Evening Star Gazing Session
Venue
Venue
Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE),
Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE),
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016
Feel free to contact if you have any questions!
Feel free to contact if you have any questions!
Dr. Tejpreet Kaur
Coordinator, Space Day celebration event
Email: iitkspase@gmail.com; tejpreetkaur95@gmail.com
Prof. Pankaj Jain
Head, Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur-208016
Email: head spase@iitk.ac.in, pkjain@iitk.ac.in