First Space Camp organised in Kishtwar

Students during sky gazing.
Students during sky gazing.

Excelsior Correspondent

KISHTWAR, Oct 22: Following the recent inauguration of the Space Lab a few weeks ago, today marked an exciting milestone with the organization of a Space Camp.
The event was a pivotal part of the diverse activities associated with the lab, situated within GHSS Boys Kishtwar.
In a remarkable collaboration between the District Administration Kishtwar and the Education Department Kishtwar, a series of Space events unfolded during the Space Camp with an educational flair for the students of district Kishtwar. The initiative involved the expertise of the Space Lab at GHSS Boys Kishtwar, under the dedicated guidance of Nodal Officer Space Lab GHSS Boys Kishtwar along with resource persons from the prestigious Vyomika Space Academy.
The events began on the previous night with an insightful Space documentary screening for students from various schools at the Picture Time Theatre Kishtwar. The captivating visuals and knowledge shared in these documentaries piqued the students’ interest.
Subsequently, a sky gazing session was organized, allowing students to observe celestial wonders such as the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter through the high-powered telescopes provided by the Space Lab of GHSS Boys Kishtwar.
The distinguished presence of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav, CEO Kishtwar, Prehlad Bhagat, Nodal Officer Space Lab/Senior Lecturer in Physics, Arshad Hussain, and officials from Vyomika Space Academy added further value to the students’ experience.
At the Space Camp, the Deputy Commissioner made an exciting announcement, revealing plans to select a few exceptionally bright students for a unique opportunity. These talented young minds will have the chance to be sent to ISRO centers for exposure tours.So that they can later make their careers in Sciences & Astronomy.
The students later had the unique opportunity to observe Sun Spots through telescopes, providing a hands-on experience that deepened their understanding of our nearest star.