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IN PHOTOS: National Space Day 2026 celebrations held at Institute of Science in Mumbai

Updated On: 21 August, 2026 08:55 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

National Space Day 2026 celebrations at Mumbai’s Institute of Science featured ISRO rocket models, interactive workshops and Chandrayaan-3 paper model-making activities for students. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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National Space Day 2026 was celebrated at the Institute of Science in Fort, Mumbai, on August 21 and 22, with students participating in interactive workshops and learning about India’s space missions. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
National Space Day 2026 was celebrated at the Institute of Science in Fort, Mumbai, on August 21 and 22, with students participating in interactive workshops and learning about India’s space missions. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
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The two-day event was jointly organised by Teenovation – ISRO Registered Space Tutor, Dr Homi Bhabha State University and Rotary Club of Mumbai Sion

The two-day event was jointly organised by Teenovation – ISRO Registered Space Tutor, Dr Homi Bhabha State University and Rotary Club of Mumbai Sion

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During the celebrations on Friday, a demonstrator explained models of various ISRO rockets to students and conducted an interactive workshop aimed at introducing them to space science

During the celebrations on Friday, a demonstrator explained models of various ISRO rockets to students and conducted an interactive workshop aimed at introducing them to space science

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Students also took part in a hands-on activity where they created paper models of Chandrayaan-3, giving them an opportunity to learn about India’s lunar exploration programme through a practical exercise

Students also took part in a hands-on activity where they created paper models of Chandrayaan-3, giving them an opportunity to learn about India’s lunar exploration programme through a practical exercise

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National Space Day is observed in India every year on August 23 to celebrate the country’s achievements in space exploration and commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023

National Space Day is observed in India every year on August 23 to celebrate the country’s achievements in space exploration and commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023

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The day also seeks to inspire students and young people to explore careers and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

The day also seeks to inspire students and young people to explore careers and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

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The celebrations also focus on India’s broader space journey, from the early years of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to ambitious missions involving lunar exploration, solar observation and human spaceflight.

The celebrations also focus on India’s broader space journey, from the early years of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to ambitious missions involving lunar exploration, solar observation and human spaceflight.

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