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Sri. Srinivas Rao, Group Director, NRSC, Hyderabad explaining to Honorable Minister of Health and Finance Sri. T. Harish Rao Garu about SLV-2 ASLV, PSLV, GSLV,
GSLV mark.III launch vehicle models, satellite models, Chandrayaan and MOM models at Sangareddy

‘Space on Wheels’ Triggers Scientific

Temper Among Students

s part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, It is a ground-breaking initiative to moti-
an initiative by the Government vate and inspire students to pursue ca-
Aof India to celebrate and com- reers in this endlessly intriguing sector.
memorate 75 years of India's independ-
ence, the Indian Space Research Organ- What is Space on Wheels?
isation (ISRO) brought ‘Space on
Wheels’, a mobile exhibition unit, to stu- Space on Wheels, as its name suggests,
dents to share knowledge and endearing is a specially constructed bus that show-
experiences. cases ISRO's expertise in creating launch
National Remote Sensing Centre vehicles, satellites, and their applications
(NRSC), Hyderabad, one of the major to showcase India's vision of scientific ad-
centers of ISRO, in association with vancements. The bus carries Models of
SCERT and the Department of School satellites such as Chandrayan, Man-
Education, reached out to children galayan, the SLV, ASLV, PSLV, and GSLV,
across Telangana State to create aware- communication, navigation, and remote
ness about Space Science and Technol- sensing satellites.
ogy. Space on Wheels reached Sir C.V. Ra- The students experienced the thrill of
man Science Museum in Sangareddy on being closer to different satellite models,
19th July 2022 to celebrate the success learned about India’s space activities and
of (Satellite Launch Vehicle) SLV. The deboarded the bus being impressed and
program witnessed participation of 8900 proud of their nation’s accomplishments.
students in two days. They were also given a chance to interact
with Dr. Srinivas Rao, a scientist and
What is the objective of the program? NRSC staff,about India’s space activities
which was a rewarding experience for the
Reminiscing the memories of the suc- students.
cessful launch of SLV-3 on 18th July 1980, The program graced by Honourable
which elevated India as the sixth Space Minister of Finance and Health, Telan-
Faring Nation in the world, ISRO scien- gana State Sri. T. Harish Rao, District col-
tists planned to make students aware of lector and District Magistrate Dr. A.
the efforts that went into every launch and Sharath, IAS Sangareddy, Prof. Suresh
share the successful moments with them. Babu, Shankaraiah, SCERT Hyderabad.

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