A space lab, first-of-its-kind in Jammu and Kashmir, was inaugurated in a government school in Kishtwar district, an official spokesperson said, describing it as a “historic moment” for the Union Territory. The pioneering space lab, developed under the ISRO space tutor programme by Vyomika Space Academy and funded by the Directorate of Education Jammu, represents a significant leap in educational technology, the spokesman said. He said the lab is equipped with high-tech telescopes, ISRO rocket and satellite demonstration models, drones and aircrafts. “This will enable students to explore the wonders of the cosmos and notable space missions from ISRO,” the spokesman said in a statement here. He said the unveiling ceremony took place at Government Higher Secondary School Boys, Kishtwar in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Devansh Yadav and Chief Education Officer, Kishtwar Prehlad Bhagat. Students and staff of the school were also in attendance to witness this landmark cosmic event, the spokesman said. He said Vyomika Space Academy Chief Executive Officer Govind Yadav briefed the gathering about detailed insights into the lab’s functionality and its potential to inspire and enhance students’ knowledge of space, science and technology. Students from class 6 to 12 will have the opportunity to receive skill development training sessions from these cutting-edge labs, the spokesman said, adding Vyomika Space Academy will host a state-level inter-school hydro rocket and astronomy workshop on October 15, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of former president A P J Abdul Kalam.
