World Space Week is celebrated every year from 4 October to 10 October. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is situated at Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota and the rocket launch vehicles of ISRO are launched from there. One should note that the first man-made artificial satellite was placed into a low earth orbit on 4 October 1957. Exactly ten years later, a treaty on the peaceful use of outer space was introduced and signed by UNO on 10 October 1967.
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) declared the week from 4 October to 10 October, as "World Space Week". Every year, a new theme is selected to observe the week. This week is extremely important because it helps us to learn more about space and inspires students to promote space programmes.
Here is the theme, celebration ideas, and all the other details you should know if you are gearing up to observe World Space Week from 4 October. Take part in the events and programmes to learn more about space.
World Space Week 2023: Theme
As per the latest official details, the World Space Week 2023 theme is "Space & Entrepreneurship". One should note that the theme was announced by the World Space Week Association recently.
World Space Week inspires students to explore space and learn more about space technology. They can also consider space careers in the long run if they learn everything about it.
The week is celebrated every year with a unique theme. All the events and programs are based on the theme. You should also know all the important details about this week and take part in the events organised.
World Space Week 2023: Significance
World Space Week is observed because it helps to learn about space science and technology. This week includes a myriad of space-related events held by different organisations, space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, etc.
Students are encouraged to take part in the events so that they can get to know everything about space technologies.
World Space Week 2023: Celebration Ideas
Here are a few activities students should take part in during World Space Week 2023 from 4 to 10 October:
Write articles about space or space week in publications.
Prepare space projects and take part in competitions where the best project gets an award.
Organise a conference to talk more about space for economic development.
Organise debate or panel discussion on space business.
Create World Space Week posters.
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