CU Campus - Chandigarh University recently served as the venue for a significant and inspiring event titled "National Space Day - Touching Lives While Touching The Moon: India's Space Saga."
The program, organized in collaboration with the Space Applications Centre - Ahmedabad and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), brought together experts and organizations pivotal to India’s space exploration efforts. Notable collaborators included Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), Master Control Facility (MCF)-Bhopal, and the Regional Remote Sensing Centre-West (RRSC-W) Jodhpur.The event provided a comprehensive look at India’s journey in space exploration, celebrating milestones from the Chandrayaan missions to the Mars Orbiter Mission. Attendees were given an in-depth understanding of how these space endeavors have not only advanced scientific knowledge but also impacted everyday life in India. The program underscored the transformative potential of space technology in various sectors, including communication, navigation, and disaster management.Speakers at the event highlighted how India’s space achievements continue to inspire innovation and progress, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The discussions also emphasized the importance of continued investment in space research and technology, as these efforts have far-reaching implications for national development and global collaboration.The program concluded with a call to action, encouraging students, researchers, and professionals to engage with and contribute to India’s growing space sector. As the country looks to the future, events like these serve as a reminder of the limitless possibilities that space exploration holds for India and the world.This event was a testament to India’s commitment to exploring the final frontier and its determination to leverage space technology for the betterment of society.