World Space Week 2021 celebrations continued on the third day at the Institute of Space Technology under the theme of “Women in Space” with hundreds of students taking part in space related events showing great enthusiasm.
The 40 modules, on the third day, focused on space technology including the paper plan design, Aqua Rockets, Balloon Cart, Aviation Disasters, Navigation Google Earth and Colonizing Mars designed specially to introduce youth with modern trends of Space Science and Technology.
IST and NCGSA, co-organizers of the event, under the banner of the national coordinator for the World Space Week, the National Agency of Pakistan, SUPARCO inaugurated World Space Week 2021 online on October 4 at the IST.
The event was officially inaugurated in an online ceremony with Maj. Gen. Rehan Abdul Baqi HI (M) R, Vice Chancellor IST as chief Guest.
Dr. Najam Abbas Naqvi – Central Project Director, NCGSA also joined the ceremony.
Over 70 representatives of different schools, colleges, and universities of Pakistan attended the online ceremony, in an expression of enthusiasm for WSW 2021.
Speaking to the participating students and their faculty members, the chief guest especially commended the efforts of the faculty for inciting interest in the young inquisitive minds for space technology.
He highlighted the firm role of women in the advancement of space science and technology in Pakistan.
