Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition

Event Date: 01^st 3-^rd August 2024

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Science Exhibition, held at Galgotias University from 1st to 3rd August 2024, was a significant success, drawing over 10,000 students and 3,219 visitors. This exhibition, part of the National Space Day Celebrations 2024, aimed to ignite interest in space science among young learners through interactive and educational experiences. Highlights included interactions with ISRO scientists, state-of-the-art exhibits, a Mobile Space Bus showcasing rocket building, and live water rocket launching demos. The event was inaugurated by Shri Nilesh M. Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre, ISRO, and featured a special guest appearance by Dr. Rajendra Singh, the 'Waterman of India.' The exhibition also engaged the community, including students from government and private schools, NGOs, and special needs organizations. The positive feedback underscored the event's success in fostering scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for space science, contributing to the educational enrichment of students and increasing engagement in related subjects. Galgotias University expressed gratitude to the Space Applications Centre, ISRO, and the entire VSSE team for organizing the event and looks forward to hosting similar initiatives in the future.

Vikram Sarabhai Space Science Exhibition, held over three days, from 1^st August to 3^rd August 2024 at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, proved to be a monumental success, attracting nearly 10000+ students in three days. The event aimed to ignite interest in space science among young learners and provide a platform for interactive and educational experiences. This is really an exceptional initiative as a part of The National Space Day Celebrations 2024.

The exhibition aimed to showcase the fascinating journey of the Indian Space Program, from the launch of Aryabhata to the recent achievements with Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1. The event featured engaging and interactive exhibits, working models, and opportunities for students to interact with ISRO scientists. Visitor Statistics:

The exhibition received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, including students, teachers, and the general public. The interactive exhibits and direct interactions with ISRO scientists were particularly appreciated. The event successfully inspired young minds and sparked interest in space science and technology. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition at Galgotias University was a resounding success. It provided a unique platform for attendees to learn about India's space achievements and engage with space science in an interactive and educational manner. The high level of participation from local schools and the positive feedback received underscore the event's impact and importance. We extend our heartfelt thanks to VSSE team of Space Application Centre-ISRO for organizing the exhibition, the student volunteers for their tireless efforts, the school authorities for encouraging student participation, and all the visitors for making the event a grand success. Galgotias University is proud to have hosted such an inspiring and educational event and looks forward to organizing more such events in the future.

Key Highlights:

1. Interaction with Senior Scientists:

• Renowned Senior Scientists and the team of Science Communicators had interaction with each batch of students covering topics ranging from the basics of astronomy to the latest advancements in space exploration.
• Q&Ans sessions were held, providing students with the opportunity to interact directly with experts and deepen their understanding.

2. Interactive Displays and Exhibits:

• The exhibition featured state-of-the-art interactive displays and Informative Panels were displayed and our students who worked as Child Scientists to explain the details of each model and captivated the visitors.

3. Mobile Space Bus Exhibition:

• Space on Wheels Mobile Bus Exhibits which showed the process of Rocket Building and Rocket Launching was very engaging.

4. Live Water Rocket Launching Demo:

• It has been one of the most mesmerizing moments for all visitors in each batch where they had an opportunity to experience launching of the water rocket, which energized each visitor.

No of Registrations (Numerical data)

Date	No. of Students	No. of Visitors	No. of Schools
1st August	7736	171	40
2nd August	116	6	4
3rd August	3310	98	21
Total	11162	278	64

No. of Attendees (Numerical data)

Date	No. of Students	No. of Visitors	No. of Schools
1st August	618	1280	6
2nd August	87	1029	2
3rd August	9617	910	76
Total	10322	3219	84

Event Outcome

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Science Exhibition at Galgotias University achieved remarkable outcomes, significantly contributing to the educational enrichment of students. The event inspired over 10,000 students, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for space science and technology. It provided a unique platform for students to interact directly with ISRO scientists, engage with state-of-the-art exhibits, and participate in hands-on activities like rocket launching demos. Teachers reported increased student engagement in related subjects, indicating the event's effectiveness in fostering a scientific temperament. The high turnout and positive feedback underscored the community's interest in space education. The exhibition also promoted inclusivity, inviting students from various backgrounds, including those from NGOs and special needs organizations. Overall, the event was a resounding success, underscoring the importance of such initiatives in promoting scientific curiosity and learning among young minds.

Mentor Name – Ms. Megha Varshney, Deputy Director and Mr. Manuraj Jaiswal, Assistant Director

Department Name – Galgotias University

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