National Space Day CBSE Guidelines: Chandyraan-3 was a huge success for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed on the moon's south pole on August 23, 2023. To honour this day, the government of India has declared August 23 as the ‘National Space Day’. This is also known as ‘ISRO Day’ to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
To celebrate National Space Day 2024 and motivate students to take an interest in science and technology, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a notice for all the school authorities affiliated with CBSE. The notice explains the list of activities that can be organised at the school level for students to take part in. Check the ‘X tweet’ from CBSE headquarters below:
| 🇮🇳 Government of India has declared August 23rd as #NationalSpaceDay to honor the incredible Chandrayaan-3 mission! |
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National Space Day Activities for Students
As per CBSE, in view of ISRO Day, also known as National Space Day 2024 schools are requested to organise the following activities:
- 10 grade-specific modules on Chandrayaan were launched last year which have been translated into 13 regional languages. These modules may be popularised amongst the students and teachers. The Chandrayaan modules are available at: https://ncert.nic.in/chandrayaan.php
- Special classes/ workshops/ demonstrations/ lectures may be organised in the schools on 22nd/23rd August 2024, on the basis of Chandrayaan modules, ISRO’s space achievements like Aditya, Space Technology etc.
- Bharat on the Moon portal https://bharatonthemoon.ncert.gov.in/ was launched last year. The students may be encouraged to register on the portal and participate in the various activities.
- Quiz and painting competitions may be organised in the school. Eminent personalities may also be invited in the school to engage the students on the theme of Space.
A brief report of activities and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link before 24th August 2024: https://forms.gle/6vNSQxWeGk5Vd4YV9.
To read this complete notice click on the link below:
| Download the CBSE National Space Day Guidelines and Activities PDF |
Chandrayaan 3 Timeline
The complete timeline of Chandrayaan-3 is given below. Students can use this to upgrade their knowledge which will help them crack the quizzes and other activities.
| Timeline Headings | Announcement Date | ISRO’s Announcement |
| First update regarding the Chandrayaan-3 launch | July 06, 2023 | The launch is scheduled for July 14, 2023, at 14:35 Hrs. IST from the Second Launch Pad, SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. |
| An announcement for citizens | July 07, 2023 | Vehicle electrical tests completed. Citizens are invited to witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota |
| Last update before the launch | July 11, 2023 | The 'Launch Rehearsal' simulating the entire launch preparation and process lasting 24 hours has been concluded. |
| The day of the Chandrayaan-3 launch | July 14, 2023 | LVM3 M4 vehicle successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 into orbit. Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. Health of the Spacecraft is normal. |
| First update after launch. Chandrayaan-3 in the first orbit. | July 15, 2023 | The first orbit-raising maneuver (Earthbound firing-1) is successfully performed at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. Spacecraft is now in 41762 km x 173 km orbit. |
| Chandrayaan-3 in the second orbit | July 17, 2023 | The second orbit-raising maneuver performed. The spacecraft is now in 41603 km x 226 km orbit. |
| Chandrayaan-3 in the fourth orbit | July 22, 2023 | The fourth orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound perigee firing) is completed. The spacecraft is now in a 71351 km x 233 km orbit. |
| Chandraayan-3 set to leave Earth’s orbit | July 25, 2023 | Orbit-raising maneuver performed on July 25, 2023. Next firing (TransLunar Injection), is planned for August 1, 2023. |
| Chandrayaan-3 in translunar orbit | August 01, 2023 | The spacecraft is inserted into the translunar orbit. The orbit achieved is 288 km x 369328 km. Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for Aug 5, 2023. |
| Chandrayaan-3 in the lunar orbit | August 05, 2023 | Chandrayaan-3 is successfully inserted into the lunar orbit. The orbit achieved is 164 km x 18074 km, as intended. |
| Chandrayaan-3 moving around the Moon | August 06, 2023 | LBN#2 is successfully completed. The spacecarft is in 170 km x 4313 km orbit around the moon |
| Chandrayaan-3 Video: The Moon, as viewed by Chandrayaan-3 during Lunar Orbit Insertion | ||
| Chandrayaan-3 closer to the Moon | August 09, 2023 | Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a manuevre performed on August 9, 2023 |
| Chandrayaan-3 is in 151 km x 179 km orbit | August 14, 2023 | The mission is in the orbit circularisation phase. The spacecraft is in 151 km x 179 km orbit |
| Chandrayaan-3 is in an orbit of 153 km x 163 km | August 16, 2023 | The spacecraft is in an orbit of 153 km x 163 km after the firing on August 16, 2023 |
| Seprataion of Lander Module from Propulsion Module | August 17, 2023 | Lander Module is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module. Deboosting planned for August 18, 2023 |
| Lander Module is in 113 km x 157 km orbit | August 19, 2023 | The Lander Module is in 113 km x 157 km orbit around the moon. Second de-boosting is planned for August 20, 2023 |
| Lander getting closer to the Moon’s surface | August 20, 2023 | The Lander Module is in 25 km x 134 km orbit. Powered descent is expected to commence on August 23, 2023, around 1745 Hrs. IST |
| Few hours before the landing | August 21, 2023 | Chandrayaan-2 orbiter formally welcomed Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module |
| Successfully Landed | August 23, 2023 | Chandrayaan-3 reached its destination. The landing was smooth and safe. |
The Chandrayaan-3 timeline flow chart is provided below to understand the journey better.
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National Space Day 2024 Activities on 'X'
People all over India and organisations celebrating India's first National Space Day with all pride and enthusiasm. Check some of the acitivities below:
ISRO Celebrating National Space Day 2024
National Space Day - 2024
The historic landing of #Chandrayaan3 on the Moon is celebrated as National Space Day every year on August 23.
Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, invites all citizens to participate in these activities and join the nationwide celebrations.#NSpD2024 pic.twitter.com/odtAfy1yTc — ISRO (@isro) July 22, 2024
National Council of Science Museums Celebrating National Space Day 2024
Participate in the #InteractivePopularTalk, by Shri Debashish Paul, ISTRAC, @isro, organised by @vismuseum, a unit of @ncsmgoi, @MinOfCultureGoI, as a part of the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 celebrations, on Aug 23, 2024. pic.twitter.com/xMuLD1Mbwy — National Council of Science Museums-NCSM (@ncsmgoi) August 23, 2024
KV Celebrating National Space Day 2024
Celebrating National Space Day at school with a stellar lineup of model making, poster designing, and quiz competitions! 🚀🌌 Our students reached for the stars and showcased their creativity and knowledge. #NationalSpaceDay #FutureAstronauts pic.twitter.com/UZHF1yEjJm — PM SHRI KV CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR CANTT (@KvAurangabad) August 23, 2024
Navodaya Vidyalaya Celebrating National Space Day 2024
Organised various activities to celebration of #NationalSpaceDay2024 DAY as part of Space Festiwal 2024.
This event offered students a unique opportunity to engage with various space related exhibits & activities, enriching their understanding of #astronomy & space science. pic.twitter.com/iPkg8Ka6bY — PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Mehsana (@jnvmehsana) August 23, 2024
National Space Day Acitivities for Students
Teachers and school authorities can conduct the following activities for students on the ocassion of 1st National Space Day 2024:
Creative Rocket Designing Competition:
A rocket-design competition can be conducted for students to show their creativity and knowledge about a spacecraft and its parts.
Solar System Model Design:
A solar system model competition can be conducted for students to brush up their knowledge of plants and their placement.
Quiz Competition:
A space science quiz competition is the best activity that can be done on National Space Day to educate students and others on Chandrayaan missions and other space topics.
Essay Writing Competition:
Organise an essay competition on Chandrayaan and National Space Day. This will take minimal efforts to conduct the event, and students will get the maximum knowledge from this.
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