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World Space Week (WSW) is an internationally celebrated event established by a United Nations resolution in 1999 to recognize the transformative role of space science and technology. Held annually from October 4 to 10, the week commemorates two historic milestones in space exploration:
October 4, 1957: Launch of Sputnik-1, the first human-made satellite.
October 10, 1967: Enforcement of the UN Treaty on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Coordinated globally by the United Nations in collaboration with the World Space Week Association and national partners, WSW is observed each year under a unique theme that guides the programs and activities. The theme for World Space Week 2025 is “Living in Space”, focusing on the challenges and advancements in sustaining human life beyond Earth.
This theme encourages organizations, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide to explore how humanity is preparing to live and thrive in extra-terrestrial environments — from space stations and lunar habitats to future missions to Mars and beyond.
At ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, World Space Week is celebrated with great enthusiasm through a series of educational programs, exhibitions, and outreach events both within the campus and in surrounding communities. These initiatives aim to ignite curiosity, share knowledge, and inspire the next generation to dream beyond the horizon.
OBJECTIVES
To bring together professionals and students of various disciplines of aeronautical engineering.
To promote and excel in aeronautical and aerospace profession by knowledge sharing and dissemination.
To strive for the elevation of common man status by applying aeronautical and aerospace technologies.
ABOUT AeSI KANYAKUMARI BRANCH
AeSI Kanyakumari branch primed to encourage the AeSI activities among the engineering community in the southern part of TamilNadu. Dr K. Sivan, Chairman, ISRO/ Secretary, DoS inaugurated AeSI Kanyakumari branch on 15th April 2018.
AeSI Kanyakumari branch has more than 100 memberships drawn from all major Organisations / Institutions in southern Tamilnadu such as ISRO Propulsion Complex, INS Kattabomman-Vijayanarayanam, Engineering colleges from Madurai to Kanyakumari, Airports Authority of India-Tuticorin and Madurai & NPCIL, Koodankulam. A Council consisting of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and twelve executive members manages AeSI Kanyakumari branch.
ACTIVITIES OF THE AeSI KANYAKUMARI BRANCH
The AeSI Kanyakumari branch conducts Outreaching to college students for creating awareness in challenging career opportunities in Space, Defence and Nuclear sectors and imparting knowledge to inspiring students for patent development.The Branch confers "Best Projects award" to motivate final year Engineering College students.
The branch publishes a bimonthly E Newsletter "DEARS".
The branch conducts
"Aero Project competition" among the School/ College/ Polytechnic students of Tamilnadu.
Quiz competition for School students of Tamilnadu.
One-day workshop on Aerospace Propulsion Systems.
Two days National conference in association with IPRC, Mahendragiri.
Lectures by eminent personalities named “TANGENT”.
"Aero Expo" in association with colleges and schools
The Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) is a professional body for interdisciplinary collaboration of systems science and engineering. ISSE is unique among the systems oriented institutions having the objective of bringing together scholars and practitioners from academic, business and R&D organizations for promoting the systems concept. The society was started in 2010 at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), with its Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram and was formally registered under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and charitable societies registration act -1995. Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) – Kanniyakumari Chapter was inaugurated on 3rd December, 2020 by Dr.K.Sivan, Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS.
Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) – Kanniyakumari Chapter was inaugurated on 3rd December, 2020 by Dr.K.Sivan, Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS. ISSE Kanniyakumari branch has more than 200 members scientific organizations, academic institutions and majorly from ISRO Propulsions Complex, Mahendragiri. The activities of the society is managed by a board consisting of President, Vice-presidents from R&D institution, academia & Industry, secretary, treasurer and fifteen executive members.
Primary Objectives of ISSE-KKC
1. Promote Systems Science & Engineering
Advance the study of systems in scientific and engineering contexts, emphasizing applications in science and technology that address national needs.
2. Knowledge Sharing
Spread understanding of systems theory and its practical uses by maintaining libraries, hosting periodic conferences, and organizing similar educational activities.
3. Encourage Excellence
Acknowledge outstanding contributions in systems science and engineering through awards and recognition for individuals and affiliated societies.
4. Support Scientific Growth
Offer support to conduct workshops at institutions and organizations engaged in fostering science and technology initiatives.
5. Publish Research
Produce a journal dedicated to reporting original research findings in systems science and engineering.
6. Foster Collaboration
Establish and strengthen partnerships with other scientific and engineering societies globally.
7. Honor Contributions
Recognize and celebrate individuals who significantly advance the society’s mission and goals.
Activities of ISSE KKC:
The ISSE KKC branch hosts national and international conferences covering systems science, engineering applications, and emerging technologies for members to collaborate, build professional networks, and exchange ideas.
The branch has a newsletter VISION which is carefully curated with a comprehensive repository of materials dedicated to systems theory and engineering practice.
The branch conducts workshops, webinars, seminars and guides academic clubs for knowledge dissemination.
ISSE-KKC is also involved in outreach programs for graduates of Engineering and Science discipline to develop the culture of system engineering.
The society organizes expos to create opportunity for engagement of professions with other scientific and engineering societies, governmental agencies, or industry forums to foster joint initiatives and multidisciplinary research.
The chapter hosts, the two days ISSE National Annual Conference in association with IPRC, Mahendragiri.
Swachh Bharat Mission
To accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to put focus on sanitation, the Prime Minister of India launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October, 2014. The Mission is coordinated by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS).
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE SWACHH BHARAT MISSION:
- Bring about an improvement in the general quality of life by promoting cleanliness, hygiene and eliminating open defecation
- To adopt sustainable sanitation practices and facilities through awareness creation and health education
- Encourage cost effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation
- Sanitation systems focusing on scientific Solid & Liquid Waste Management systems for overall cleanliness.
The Major Swachhta Programmes observed in DOS / ISRO/ IPRC are Swachhta Pakhwada and Swachhta-Hi-Sewa.
SWACHHTA PAKHWADA (Feb 1st to Feb 15th every year)
- Anti-plastic Plogging run.
- Mass tree plantation.
- To provide safe drinking water.
- Awareness programmes for employees/ Contractual staff and schoolchildren.
- Solar Power Plants for clean and green renewable energy.
- Implementation of effective Solid waste and liquid waste management systems.
- Devoting towards Cleanliness – i.e. serving a 2 hours per week and 100 hrs per year
SWACHH HI SEWA - CLEANLINESS IS SERVICE (Sep 14th to Oct 02nd every year)
A Campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission that aims to increase participation towards Swachhta and reinforce the concept of “Sanitation as everyone’s business”.