**Executive Summary**
The National Science Centre (NSC), Delhi, will inaugurate a Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre and open a panel exhibition titled "From Earth to Orbit: Exploring Space Together" on January 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The inauguration includes an interactive session, "Meet the Astronaut," for school students with Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla. The event aims to inspire young minds and highlight India's role in space.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration Details:**
* A state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre will be inaugurated.
* A panel exhibition titled "From Earth to Orbit: Exploring Space Together" will be opened.
* The date is Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
* **Key Participants:**
* Shri D. K. Singh, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will carry out the inauguration.
* Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, Indian Astronaut and Mission Pilot of the AXIOM-4 Mission, will be the Guest of Honour.
* Dr. Rama Jayasunder, Professor & Head, Department of NMR, AIIMS, New Delhi, and Chairperson, Executive Committee, National Science Centre, Delhi, will be present.
* **Interactive Session:**
* An exclusive interactive session titled “Meet the Astronaut” will be organised.
* Nearly 400 school students will participate.
* Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla will share his experiences of human spaceflight and international missions.
* Students will gain first-hand insights into life and challenges in space and participate in a Q&A on future space missions and career opportunities.
* **Exhibition Opening:**
* The panel exhibition "From Earth to Orbit: Exploring Space Together" will also be formally opened for the public.
**Impact Analysis**
**School Students**
* **Impact**: Gain firsthand insights into space exploration and potential career paths. They will also have the opportunity to interact with an astronaut and space experts.
* **Action Required**: Prepare questions for the Q&A session.
**Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)**
* **Impact**: Showcases India's growing role in space exploration and its commitment to scientific collaboration.
* **Action Required**: Ensure the event runs smoothly.
**Public**
* **Impact**: Increased awareness and engagement with space exploration. Access to the "From Earth to Orbit" exhibition.
* **Action Required**: Attend the exhibition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Science Centre: The National Science Centre (NSC), Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, will inaugurate a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre and open a panel exhibition.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): Organization whose Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) director, Shri D. K. Singh, is inaugurating the Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre.
Delhi: Location of the National Science Centre where the Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre and Space Exhibition will be inaugurated.
Ministry of Culture: The ministry under whose auspices the event is held.
Ministry of Culture
National Science Centre, Delhi to Inaugurate
Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre and Space Exhibition
on 17 January 2026
Indian Astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla to
Interact with School Students
प्रव तथ: 15 JAN 2026 8:28PM by PIB Delhi
The National Science Centre (NSC), Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, will inaugurate a state-of-the-art Virtual
Reality (VR) Theatre and open a panel exhibition titled “From Earth to Orbit: Exploring Space Together”
on Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 11:00 AM.
The inauguration of the Virtual Reality (VR) Theatre, offering an immersive learning experience, will be
carried out by Shri D. K. Singh, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO). The event will be graced by Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, Indian Astronaut and
Mission Pilot of the AXIOM-4 Mission, as Guest of Honour, in the august presence of Dr. Rama
Jayasunder, Professor & Head, Department of NMR, AIIMS, New Delhi, and Chairperson, Executive
Committee, National Science Centre, Delhi.
On the same occasion, the panel exhibition “From Earth to Orbit: Exploring Space Together” will also be
formally opened for the public.
As part of the programme, an exclusive interactive session titled “Meet the Astronaut” will be organised
for nearly 400 school students, where Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla will share his experiences of
human spaceflight and international missions. The interaction aims to inspire young minds by highlighting
India’s growing role in space exploration, human spaceflight, and global scientific collaboration.
Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, as the Mission Pilot of AXIOM-4, has marked a significant milestone
in India’s space programme by conducting pioneering microgravity experiments alongside international
crew members, thereby strengthening global cooperation in space science.
During the session, students will gain first-hand insights into life and challenges in space, participate in an
interactive Q&A on future space missions and career opportunities, and engage directly with experts—
fostering scientific temper through experiential learning.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
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