Introduction
World Space Week is the annual week of celebrating achievements and contributions of Space Science, technology, and its applications. In order to educate young students and the general masses about the bounties of space technology and its applications, United Nations General Assembly has declared 4th-10th October as World Space Week.
UN General Assembly selected 4th to commemorate the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, on 4th October 1957, and the signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, on 10th October 1967.
World Space Week Association (www.worldspaceweek.org), a non-government, non-profit international organization, coordinates this celebratory week worldwide through National Coordinators appointed in each country. In Pakistan, the event is coordinated by the country’s National Coordinator, the Secretary of National Space Agency of Pakistan, SUPARCO, through Space Education and Awareness Drive (SEAD).
Flashback of World Space Week 2023
The week is celebrated around the globe in more than 96 countries with 8000+ participants worldwide, organized by different space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planet aria, museums, and astronomy clubs, all synchronized for an impactful public awareness.
Our Legacy
For the past 19 years, the Institute of Space Technology (IST) has proudly led the celebration of World Space Week (WSW) from October 4-10, a global event endorsed by the United Nations to honor the remarkable achievements in space science and technology and their profound contributions to humanity. Since 2005, IST has served as a dynamic platform for students to engage in immersive STEM and STEAM-based activities, competitions, and hands-on projects, igniting curiosity and passion for space exploration.
This enduring tradition has not only inspired young minds but also fostered a deep appreciation for the critical role that space technology plays in advancing scientific progress and addressing global challenges. Through World Space Week, IST has championed space education on a national scale, empowering students to innovate, think creatively, and pursue careers in space science in alignment with the global vision set by the United Nations.
By nurturing the next generation of space enthusiasts, IST continues to pave the way for future leaders and innovators in the space sector, ensuring a brighter, more technologically advanced future for all.
World Space Week 2024
Each year, the World Space Week Association (WSWA) designates a theme to highlight an important aspect of space science and technology. In 2024, the topic is “Space & Climate Change.” This subject emphasizes the vital role of space technology in monitoring the Earth’s climate, analyzing environmental changes, and promoting climate action. Satellites have become critical tools for monitoring climate phenomena such as global warming, deforestation, melting ice caps, and extreme weather patterns, providing crucial data to help reduce climate impacts.
Aligned with the theme “Space & Climate Change,” NCGSA aims to enhance space awareness among school and college students through space-related activities and competitions, focusing on how space technology contributes to environmental monitoring and climate solutions. With 10 categories & 70 modules designed for students in Grades 6 to 12, participants will explore a wide range of educational activities that connect space technology with climate action. The World Space Week celebrations serve as a vital learning opportunity, especially for those interested in the intersection of space and environmental sciences.
Space Ambassador Registration
Space Ambassador is the focal person from school or college that will coordinate his/her institute’s participation in the World Space Week 2024. To register yourself as a Space Ambassador, find the guidelines here.
Role of the Space Ambassador:
1. Facilitate Registration: Register all participants in event categories and modules.
2. Communication Bridge: Serve as the key contact between Team WSW-IST and your institution.
3. Student Participation: Help students in the timely preparation of presentations, projects as per rules & regulations
Event Registration
1. Categories & Modules: There are ten Categories and 70 modules in which students can participate.
2. Participants Limit: Space Ambassadors can only register one participant or one team of participant in each module depending on the available slots.
3. Availability: Event registration will be based on first-come first basis. There are 40 seats available in each module.
Awards and Honours
Awards and Honours
Space Champion Award
for Institute
(Shield & Certificate)
Space Runner Up Award for Institute
(Shield & Certificate)
Winner Awards for
Exceptional Participants
(Shield & Certificate)
Runner Up Awards for
Outstanding Participants
(Certificate)
Space Ambassador Acknowledgement Award
(Certificate)
Best Space Ambassador Award
(Shield & Certificate)
Participation Acknowledgement
(Certificate)
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