ISLAMABAD: Celebrating the festivity of Women in Space, the fourth day of World Space Week 2021 kicked off on Thursday morning with different space-centric events planned by National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) and Institute of Space Technology (IST).
Space enthusiasts from schools, colleges and universities around the country participated in the competitions and events online through zoom sessions.
Following the predefined theme of Women in Space, different space-related activities were conducted, including Comics Design, Tracking Amateur Satellites, The Solar System, Telescope, Stellarium, Space Flight Sequencing, Mission Designing, Sports in Space, Observatory Design, Pictorial Story Writing, Junk Design, Zero Gravity Idea Bank, Space Breakthroughs, Space Settlement, Visualizing Space Environment, Activity Roundup, Letter to Editor, Review Writing, Glider Flying, Astrophotography, Character Design, 100 Words Story, and Space Policy.
The main highlight of the day was Comics Design, in which participants showcased their artistic skills following the theme of Women in Space.
Young artists created comics infused with theme of space technology, flaunting their enthusiasm for space knowledge.
Adjudicators from academic and industry evaluated the cartoon designs under the light of predefined theme.
Another focal event was Glider Flying, where young engineers practiced their knowledge of aviation and aerospace to create gliders.
The participants tested their knowledge and innovatively by creating gliders at home.
Experts of the field will evaluate the gliders on the basis pre-defined parameters, including Time of Flight, Aerodynamics and some other factors.
World Space Week targets students of all age groups with different interests but not limited to drawing, writing and experimenting.
Through diverse events and competitions centred on space, the annual week of celebration imparts space education among young students, fuelling the interest of young scientists for a career in Space in future.
The WSW 2021 celebrations will conclude on Saturday (October 9).