World Space Week 2023

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).

The week is celebrated around the globe in more than 96 countries with 8000+ participants worldwide, organized by different space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs, all synchronized for an impactful public awareness.

Each year, the World Space Week Association (WSWA) designates a theme to spotlight a particular area of the multifaceted world of space technology. Based on this theme, national coordinators strategize and orchestrate related events.

The theme for WSW ’23 is “Space & Entrepreneurship.” This underscores the increasing prominence of the commercial space sector and the budding opportunities for space entrepreneurs. Advancements in miniaturization, combined with reduced launch expenses, enable small businesses to develop and deploy satellites. This paves the way for entrepreneurs to offer innovative data solutions to both governments and industries.

Embracing the “Space & Entrepreneurship” theme, NCGSA is committed to amplifying space awareness among school and college students through space-centric activities and contests, also highlighting career pathways converging on space technology and entrepreneurship. With 75 modules tailored for students in Grades 6 to 12, participants can engage in a broad array of educational activities. 10 categories spanning various domains will cater to a spectrum of student interests and talents. The World Space Week festivities stand as a pivotal learning juncture, particularly for those passionate about space, guiding them toward a promising career in space technology.

WSW 2023 is planned in two main rounds.

1. Preliminary Round (Online) Oct 6-10, 2023
2. Final Round (IST) Nov 8-10, 2023