Pakistan’s National Space Agency, Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, has announced nationwide celebrations for World Space Week (WSW) 2025, the world’s largest annual space event to be observed from October 4 to October 10 over Pakistan and globally.
According to a spokesman, this year’s theme highlights “Life in Space” how humanity is preparing to live and work beyond the earth, and how space science and technology shape the future.
Established by the United Nations in 1999, World Space Week is held annually to commemorate two landmark events: The launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik-1, October 4, 1957, and the signing of the outer spacer on October 10, 1967.
As Pakistan’s national coordinator for World Space Week since 2005, Suparco has consistently ranked among the leading contributors worldwide. By 2024, Pakistan topped the global diagram by organizing over 6,000 activities, making it the most active country in the WSW celebrations.
By 2025, Suparco has planned a diverse series of programs to inspire students and the public about the wonders of space.
These include workshops for teacher training programs on building and launching water rockets in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Gilgit; Space Camp 2025, with interactive workshops and competitions for design, structure and launch of model -satellites; Space van Visit to schools in remote areas; Educational trips in Suparco facilities nationwide; And a number of competitions at national level such as Best Space School, Space Ambassador Contest for Science and Astronomy Sociations and more public competitions to promote creativity and scientific thinking.
The initiative aims to inspire the younger generation to pursue careers in space science, satellite technology, remote measurement, astronomy and related areas, while emphasizing the important role of space research in improving life on Earth.
