Goa Science Centre to Celebrate Moon Landing Day with Lecture, Film Screening and Launch of 'Human Gyro' Exhibit

**Executive Summary** The Goa Science Centre, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, will celebrate Moon Landing Day on July 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The event commemorates the historic Apollo 11 mission and aims to promote scientific awareness through lectures, film screenings, and exhibit launches. Key highlights include the inauguration of the "Human Gyro" interactive exhibit and a documentary screening on physicist Prof. Rohini Madhusudan Godbole. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Commemorative Event Details** * The celebration marks the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. * The event is organized by the Goa Science Centre, Panaji, and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (Goa Regional Council). * **Educational Sessions** * A science lecture titled "Apollo 11: A Historic Milestone in Space Exploration" will be delivered by Dr. Reshma Raut Dessai from Goa University. * The lecture will focus on the technological achievements and the long-term impact of the Apollo 11 mission. * **Film Screening and Interaction** * A screening of the documentary *All That Matters* will chronicle the life of renowned particle physicist Padma Shri Prof. Rohini Madhusudan Godbole. * An interactive session with the film’s producer, Ms. Mamta Singh, will follow to discuss science communication. * **Exhibit Inauguration** * The "Human Gyro," a new interactive exhibit designed for astronaut training simulation, will be publicly inaugurated. * The exhibit rotates participants on multiple axes to simulate the disorientation and weightlessness experienced during spaceflight. **Impact Analysis** **Students and Science Enthusiasts** **Impact** They will gain exposure to space science history, meet science communication professionals, and experience hands-on astronaut training simulations. **Action Required** Participate in the scheduled celebration on July 20, 2026, and explore the new "Human Gyro" exhibit. **Educators** **Impact** The event provides an opportunity to access educational resources and programs aimed at inspiring interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). **Action Required** Engage with the center’s programs and encourage student attendance to promote scientific awareness. **General Public** **Impact** Visitors gain access to a new permanent attraction at the Goa Science Centre and an opportunity to learn about India’s leading scientists. **Action Required** Visit the centre during the event hours (10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) to participate in the public inauguration and activities.

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