Various Activities at Science Park on the Occasion of “National Space Day”

Pimpri Chinchwad | On the occasion of ‘National Space Day,’ the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s Science Park and Planetarium, in collaboration with the Science Education Trust, ISRO-SPPU ST, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (Pune), will celebrate the event on 23rd August 2025. Various activities have been organized at the Municipal Corporation’s Science Park on this occasion.

This year’s theme for National Space Day is “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan – Ancient Knowledge to Infinite Possibilities.” The event will highlight India’s journey in space research and its bright future. Accordingly, various activities will take place at Science Park on 23rd August 2025. From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, different sessions will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (Pune).

A special activity called ‘Virtual Reality Moon Walk’ has been organized to give citizens an experience of walking on the moon. Under the ‘Make & Take’ initiative, participants can create space-related models themselves.

A lecture by senior ISRO scientist A. K. Sinha on the topic ‘India Into Space – ISRO Towards National Prosperity’ will be held from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Planetarium Auditorium. A. K. Sinha has worked at ISRO for 36 years and has made a significant contribution to India’s space research. The Municipal Corporation has appealed to students and citizens to take maximum benefit of this program.

“National Space Day is a day that inspires today’s young generation towards science. Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park has always worked to spread the importance of science among citizens. On this occasion of National Space Day, the activities organized at Science Park to showcase India’s journey from Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan will certainly be beneficial for students. Such initiatives will generate curiosity for science among students.”
— Shekhar Singh, Commissioner & Administrator, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

“On the occasion of National Space Day, visitors to Pimpri Chinchwad Science Theme Park will have the opportunity to understand space. By taking advantage of this opportunity, they can become a part of India’s historic journey in space exploration.”
— Pravin Tupe, Director, Science Park

“Through experiences like the Virtual Reality Moon Walk and model making, learning science will become more interesting for children and citizens. Guidance from experienced scientists like A. K. Sinha will inspire students to dream big and contribute to India’s space research.”
— Dr. Shraddha Khamparia, Chief Executive Officer, Science Park