ISRO is all geared up for Gaganyaan, says Group Director at Satish Dhawan Space Centre

With the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are geared up for its next programmes such as Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, said Group Director of ISRO at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, G. Appanna.

With the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are geared up for its next programmes such as Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, said Group Director of ISRO at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, G. Appanna.

Addressing the media, along with Raghu Group of Institutions chairman K. Raghu, here on October 4 (Wednesday), he announced the launch of the four-day World Space Week at Raghu Engineering College, Dakamarri. The four-day celebration will begin on October 5 (Thursday) and end on October 8 (Sunday).

The celebration coincides with the launch of Sputnik on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the treaty on October 10, 1967, between nations to use outer space for peaceful exploration, he said.

IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath will inaugurate the programme while Y. Sreenivasa Rao, Director General, Naval System and Materials, DRDO, will deliver the valedictory address.

Around 20 scientists from ISRO will take part in the celebrations. They will deliver lectures, conduct symposiums and organise paintings, poster making and quiz competitions for school and college students.

“About 3,000 students are expected to visit the REC campus daily. We are setting up a huge exhibition corner, showcasing rocket and satellite prototypes, right from the first one to the latest,” said Mr. Appanna.

Such shows are being conducted in four centres in Andhra Pradesh, apart from Visakhapatnam. Such programmes are being held in various colleges in Kurnool, Rajamahendravaram and Sriharikota.