India Space Week 2025 to Celebrate Space Education and Innovation Nationwide
India will celebrate India Space Week 2025 from 12 to 18 August under the theme "Space Education and Innovation". Organised annually by Bharat Antriksh Saptah in memory of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space programme and founder of ISRO, the event aims to inspire students and citizens towards scientific thinking, technological innovation, and exploration in space science.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the initiative during his Mann Ki Baat address in August 2024, recognising its role in spreading space awareness and nurturing future scientists.
Purpose and Vision
The week-long celebrations honour Dr. Sarabhai’s legacy by engaging schools, colleges, universities, and research institutes in activities that promote space education, innovation, and exploration. The mission is to:
- Foster scientific curiosity among youth.
- Encourage participation in space-related research and the development of technology.
- Build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector.
With active participation from ISRO, DRDO scientists, and academic institutions, the programmes will offer hands-on learning, expert interactions, and exposure to the latest space technologies.
Event Highlights and Schedule
The celebrations will include a wide range of activities spread over the week:
| Date | Theme of the Day | Key Events & Activities | Time | Participation Category |
| 12 Aug | Inauguration & Satellite Competition | Space Awareness, CanSat & CubeSat registration | 9:00–18:00 | Open to All, IITs & NITs |
| 13 Aug | Astronauts | Space Fashion Show, Space Costume Event | 10:00–17:00 | Classes 3–12, UG & PG |
| 14 Aug | Our Space | Drawing & Painting Competition | 11:00–16:00 | Class 6–12, UG & PG |
| 15 Aug | Independence & ISRO Foundation Day | Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava | 7:00–18:00 | Open to All |
| 16 Aug | Space Health | Space Med Innovation Challenge | 10:00–16:00 | Medical Colleges & Institutes |
| 17 Aug | Our Scientists & Research on Space | Essay & Speech Competitions | 10:30–16:00 | Class 6–12, UG & PG |
| 18 Aug | Space for Everyone & Science Exhibition | Interaction with scientists, Tech Showcase, Space Science Exhibits | 11:00–16:00 | Engineering Colleges & Universities |
Competitions and Opportunities
India Space Week will host multiple competitions with attractive prizes:
- Essay Competition (Vikram Sarabhai Space Essay) – 11 topics ranging from Chandrayaan missions to India’s space policy. Prizes: ₹5,000, ₹2,500, ₹1,250.
- Elocution Competition – On topics including Space and Climate Change and Space Startups in India. Prizes: ₹5,000, ₹2,500, ₹1,250.
- Drawing & Painting – Themes include Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan astronauts, and Vikram Lander. Prizes: ₹5,000, ₹2,500, ₹1,250.
- Colouring Competition – For Classes 1–5.
- CanSat & CubeSat Challenge – For IIT and NIT students to design working satellite models.
- Space Fashion Show – Showcasing astronaut suits from 2022 to 2025.
- Space Med Innovation Challenge – For medical universities and institutes to design solutions for space health challenges.
- Space Technology Demonstrations – Covering robotics, AI, IoT, VR/AR, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
Academic and Institutional Participation
Organisers have requested that all Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities, as well as schools and institutes, upload the event details to their official websites to reach millions of students interested in space science.
Institutions across India will host activities specific to their disciplines:
- Engineering Colleges – Space tech demonstrations, rocket models, satellite communication experiments.
- Medical Colleges – Research on microgravity health impacts, space hygiene, and nutrition.
- MBA Colleges – Discussions on space economy and entrepreneurship.
- Law Colleges – Space policy dialogues.
How to Participate
Students, teachers, and citizens can register for events via the official portal: www.indiaspaceweek.ac.in.
Reference links:
- Mann Ki Baat mention: indiaspaceweek.org/mann_ki_baat
- IN-SPACe official page: IN-SPACE
India Space Week 2025 promises to be a landmark celebration uniting science, education, and innovation. By engaging youth in hands-on learning and showcasing India’s space achievements, the initiative aims to build a new generation of space leaders.
