Senior Citizen familiarisation programme - WSW 2024

If you are a resident of Kerala, and aged 55 or above, grab this golden opportunity to visit the prestigious Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and know more about India’s space programme. As part of the World Space Week- 2024, a familiarization programme for Senior Citizens residing in Kerala is planned on 08.10.2024, Tuesday at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.

Interested persons may please register using the link given below.

• The participants should be of 55 years or above in age.

• Participation is limited to 350 and selection is primarily done on first-come, first-serve basis. However, a fair representation of all cross section of applicants will be considered during the final selection. In case of an overwhelming response, requests from participants applying for the first time shall be given preference.

• Confirmed participants will be informed using the e-mail and mobile phone numbers provided during registration

• Transport arrangements will be made to pick and drop the selected participants at identified pick up points in Thiruvananthapuram.

• The exact boarding points and time of boarding will be informed in advance.

• Due to the security restrictions, electronic gadgets including mobile phones, cameras, pendrives etc. are not permitted inside the VSSC premises.

• Lunch, tea and refreshments shall be provided.

Programme

• Participants will be picked up in the morning from their respective boarding points by ISRO buses by 08:00 hrs and brought to Project Complex, in VSSC campus, Thiruvananthapuram, accompanied by our volunteers

• After the registration, Kit distribution, High Tea and group photography is arranged.

• After the inaugural function of the Senior Citizen Familiarisation Programme, there will be a popular lecture on ISRO activities by an eminent scientist.

• The participants shall have an opportunity to witness a live sounding rocket launch from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS).

• A visit to Space Museum followed by a video show on Indian Space Programme is also planned.

• An interactive session with senior functionaries of VSSC is also planned as part of the programme.

• The programme shall end by 16:30 hrs.

• After the programme, the participants will be dropped back to their respective boarding points.

We promise you an exciting day of fun, excitement and information. Please do register using the link given below.