‘Nepali Rocket: Dream for Space Flight’ exhibition concludes

KATHMANDU: An exhibition titled 'Nepali Rocket: Dream for Space Flight' held at CBM School of Science in Dillibazar, Kathmandu concluded on Sunday. A prototype of the rocket, a collaborative innovation undertaken under the 'Shree' project by the Astral Space Research Nepal (ASRN) and the CBM School of Science, was exhibited in the six-day event that welcomed visitors from various diverse groups including politicians to artists and student, according to Principal of CBM College of Science, Suman Neupane. It may be noted that the rocket developed under the 'Shree' Project has been selected for the Spaceport America Cup 2023 to be held in Southern New Mexico from June 19 to 24. A 15-member team comprising young engineers and space researchers will be representing Nepal in the event. Twenty-four countries from six continents have been selected for the Cup and the squad is the sole team to be qualified for participation in the event. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Nepali Congress leader Shekhar Koirala, CPN (UML) leader Yogesh Bhattarai, Rastria Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane, Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal Chair Rajendra Lingden and others during their visits to the exhibition, pledged to assist the project from individual and official levels to make Nepal's dream for space flight a reality, according to Principal Neupane. The team urged Home Minister Shrestha who made his presence at the event on Sunday to facilitate visa procedures of members of the team selected for the international event. In response, Minister Shrestha said he will do his best through an official channel so that team members could get visas on time. The exhibition which was held from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for six days saw a footfall of more than 2,000 visitors. ASRN Chairperson Shisir GC said, "We have proved our competency to be part of the Spaceport Cup and the achievement is of Nepal and the entire Nepalis." He also shared that more than Rs 9 million has already been spent on the project and they are facing economic issues to undertake the journey ahead. Meanwhile, the organisers have launched '10 Rupees' campaign to raise funds for the project. They hope if 500,000 Nepalis donate Rs 10 for the Project, Rs 5 million will be collected for sustainability at least for some time. By RSS READ ALSO:

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