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interactive session at IST

2017-09-15
n interactive session was organised by the Institute of Space and Technology in connection with World Space Week, 2017 on Tuesday in which faculty members from 30 educational institutions in the twin cities participated.

According to a press release, the aim of the session was to introduce the concept of `Space Ambassadors` at various educational institutions who were guided about the different events and activities to be held as part of the World Space Week, 2017 in October.

More than 200 activities have been planned for space week including many competitions.

The United Nations General Assembly had in 1999 declared Oct 4 through to Oct 10 World Space Week and every year, the World Space Week Association selects a theme for the week. The theme this year is `Exploring New Worlds in Space` which will inspire debate around where we explore next.

By Kashif Abbasi