National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre

Bhubaneswar:23rd Aug, 2025:National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) today. Minister for Science & Technology Sri Krushna Chandra Patra graced the occasion.

A discussion on this year’s theme, “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan: Ancient wisdom to infinite possibilities,” was also held.

The Government of India has declared August 23rd as “National Space Day” to celebrate the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, which accomplished safe and soft landing of the Vikram Lander and deployed the Pragyaan rover on the lunar surface near the South Pole. This historic achievement places India among an elite group of space-faring nations, making India the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to do so near the south pole of the Moon.

To commemorate this auspicious day, ORSAC organised a State-wise function at ORSAC premises today. Eminent persons in the field of Space Science, important dignitaries joined on the occasion. School students, particularly from 9th standard of some Govt schools of Bhubaneswar, also participated in the function. A quiz competition on Space Science was held among the participating students, and prizes were distributed to the winners.

The Welcome speech was presented by Smt. Rashmita Panda, Chief Executive, Odisha Space Applications Centre.
Associate Professor of IIT, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Debadatta Swain, as Chief Speaker delivered his speech on National Space Day.

Hon’ble Minister, Science and Technology, Sri Krushna Chandra Patra, planted a sapling in ORSAC premises. He also felicitated the faculties and students of IIT, Bhubaneswar, and distributed prizes to the students who participated in the Space Science Quiz competition.

Administration Officer of Odisha Space Applications Centre Smt. Sofi Sainika delivered the vote of thanks.