India's Space Odyssey: National Space Day Features Short Film and Robotics Display
Sagar: To commemorate the first anniversary of National Space Day, a two-day exhibition was organized at Maharshi Vidya Mandir, showcasing various space programs undertaken by India.
As part of the event, a short film on India's space programs was screened for the students, who also got to inspect the school's robotics lab and observe distant celestial bodies using a telescope.
Students Shivang Rajput and Arush Agnihotri shared their thoughts on Chandrayaan, India's lunar mission. Pankaj Jain informed that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed the Vikram lander on the Moon's surface on August 23, 2023, as part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, and deployed the Pragyan rover.
To mark this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 23 as National Space Day, and this year, the country is celebrating its first anniversary with the theme "India's Space Odyssey: Touching Lives, Reaching the Moon."
School Principal C.K. Sharma emphasized the importance of dedication and perseverance in achieving one's goals, citing the example of Indian scientists who have made history in the field of space exploration.
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