Mumbai to host the first edition of SpaceFest, celebrating space and science

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Amid growing interest in the space, Indians have always been at the forefront of research and taking this very interest forward, there is a new festival, to celebrate this very interest and encourage more people to be mesmerised by space.

SpaceFest, one of India’s first large-scale event dedicated to space, science, innovation and space-inspired pop culture, aims to create a platform that brings knowledge and entertainment together.

What is SpaceFest all about?

The initiative by NODWIN Gaming, with Primus Partners as its knowledge partner, will offer immersive experiences, keynote addresses and panel discussions from leading figures in both the Indian and global space ecosystems, major policy announcements, international partnerships and MoU signings, and showcases from pioneering space-tech startups. 

The festival will also feature dedicated zones celebrating sci-fi, gaming, and space-inspired entertainment, alongside celebrity appearances, fan engagement experiences, investor interactions, student-focused programs, hands-on workshops, hardware exhibits, aerospace technology demonstrations, and exclusive networking opportunities connecting industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. 

For the purpose to encourage students to explore more in this field, a dedicated school outreach programme and college-level innovation challenge will be conducted to lead-up to the main SpaceFest event.

NASA’s recent invitation to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its ambitious plans for a permanent human presence on the Moon showcases India’s growing stature as a global space power. 

Combined with the Government’s progressive policy opening the sector to private participation, SpaceFest aims to be the perfect platform to bring together the people, ideas and technologies shaping the country’s next chapter in space. 

The inaugural edition will be held at Nehru Science Centre, with the Government of Maharashtra also planning to install new permanent exhibits at the venue as part of the initiative. 

Maharashtra Government is also planning to visit international space-tech events to engage with global industry stakeholders and showcase the state’s space-tech vision and ambitions.

The event dates and guest line-up will be updated on the newly launched official website.

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