SAPNO KI UDAAN (NATIONAL SPACE DAY)
SAPNO KI UDAAN
On India's National Space Day, the Ministry of Education and NCERT launched an e-magazine titled 'Sapno ki Udaan.
- Sapno ki Udaan- It is the 1st edition of e-magazine which marks the 1st anniversary of Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the lunar South Pole.
- Nodal agency- Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
- Goal- This initiative aligns with the #NEP2020 goals of making education accessible and equitable, preparing students for 21st-century global challenges.
- Theme- The magazine's 'space' theme reflects the boundless imagination of our children.
NATIONAL SPACE DAY
- 1st National space day- The Indian government officially declared August 23 as National Space Day marking the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander on the moon.
- Theme- The theme for India’s first National Space Day is ‘Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga’.
- Historic Achievement- In 2023, India became the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to land near the southern polar region.
- Landing site of Chandrayaan-3 would be named ‘Shiv Shakti Point.’
- Technological Advancement- The day celebrates India's progress in space research and exploration.
- Inspiration for Youth- It aims to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).