AKTU Visit for National Space Day Celebration

Dated: 08 August 2024

Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow

Organized by

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) 

In Association with

 AKTU, Lucknow

Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology and Maharishi School of Science and Humanities (Science Department), Lucknow, 60 students along with 2 faculties visited AKTU on August 8, 2024, to celebrate National Space Day, organized by ISRO. The event gathered students and faculty from various institutions, including our Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), offering a unique opportunity to witness India's space achievements.

The exhibition featured models of ISRO’s significant projects, including Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Deep Space Antenna, Crew Module, Resources Satellite, Mars Orbiter Mission, GSAT, Astrosat, GSLV, PSLV, and Aryabhata satellite. This showcase provided a comprehensive view of India’s advancements in space technology and exploration.

A highlight of the day was B.N. Ramakrishna, Director of ISRO's Space Track Wing and a key scientist behind Chandrayaan-3's success. In his address, he highlighted the importance of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the lessons learned from previous missions. Ramakrishna encouraged perseverance and learning from setbacks to achieve success. He also shared insights into ISRO's future missions, including asteroid research and potential space travel at light speed, which captivated the students.

The event featured a space-themed quiz competition organized by the ISRO team, allowing students to test their knowledge and engage with space science interactively.

A group of 60 MUIT students attended the event, gaining valuable insights into space exploration and technology. The exposure to ISRO’s pioneering projects and B.N. Ramakrishna’s inspiring words left a lasting impression, motivating students to pursue careers in science and technology.

The National Space Day celebration at AKTU was a great success, deepening participants’ appreciation for India’s space achievements and inspiring them to contribute to the scientific community.

MUIT Faculty Coordinators: Mr. Neeraj Das & Dr. Gaurav Shukla

Note: MUIT, Lucknow has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AKTU for various academic and research partnerships.

 

Acknowledgements: Hon’ble Chancellor Sir, Director General Prof. O.P. Sharma Sir, VC Prof. B.P. Singh, Registrar Shri Girish Chhimwal, Dean Academics Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Engineering Dr. Kalyan Acharjya, and Sr. AO Mr. Rajesh Singh for their support and encouragement.