women in space

FAQs

Who can organize WSW events in Pakistan?

Any entity can organize events to celebrate WSW. It may include:

  • Astronomy clubs
  • Astronomy departments at universities
  • Aerospace companies
  • Community groups which support education
  • Consumer product companies
  • Engineers
  • Government space agencies
  • Libraries
  • Model rocket clubs
  • News media
  • Observatories
  • Planetariums
  • Professional and technical societies
  • Retail stores and shopping centers
  • Science museums
  • Science teachers and professors
  • Schools
  • Space societies
Can WSW activities be organized on any other dates?

The UN has declared that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. Events that are organized other than these dates are not generally considered as part of WSW.

After conducting events/activities, is it necessary to enter reports/results and media impressions on WSW global calendar?

Yes, this will help to ensure that the size and impact of World Space Week events of Pakistan is both complete and accurate.

What is meant by reports and attendance on WSW global calendar?

Report is the brief summary regarding the event and attendance is the estimated number of people who attended an event.

What is media impression?

Media impressions are the estimated viewers/readers of media coverage of an event (such as TV, newspapers, and web sites), and should be obtained from each media organization or web site. Media covering multiple events should only be reported for one event to avoid duplicate counting.

Can I conduct any activity other than the ones listed?

Yes, any creative idea is welcome but its theme should be space or WSW related.

Who are focal persons?

Focal persons are the nominated officials of SEAD and the other entity.

How can a school register for “Best Space School Contest” via SEAD website?

Schools and educational institutions who wish to conduct WSW activities and contests in their premises and compete for “Best Space School” title can register online through SEAD’s website (www.sead.pk). Last date of registration is 31 Sept 22. “Best Space School” guidebook is available at WSW portal on SEAD’s website, which contains resource hub, ideas/guidelines, rules and regulations for conducting events at your premises. While registering for competitions, schools have to adhere to the deadlines mentioned. You can contact SEAD focal person for guidance.

How can I be a Space Ambassador?

Space hobbyists, Bloggers, Vloggers, Sky/Space Watchers, Amateur Astronomers, Students, STEM educationists or any individual can participate in this global celebration of space by holding an event or activity during the week. To be a Space Ambassador, register on our website www.sead.pk. “Space Ambassador Contest” guidebook is available at WSW portal on SEAD’s website. Don’t forget to share your logo and social media handles with SEAD. SEAD will propagate your event on website and facebook forums.

What kind of activities we can do?

Any creative/innovative activity/contest ideas, which will motivate students about space, science and technology, can be implemented. Visit www.worldspaceweek.org/events/event-ideas/ and get ideas and resource material to help you on your way.

Why do we have to register on WSWA Website?

To make it an official WSW event, it is important to add your event(s) to WSW global calendar as well. To add your event(s) on WSWA website, sign up on www.worldspaceweek.org, read rules and guidelines, event quality criteria and WSWA policies on adding event. You can coordinate with SEAD rep for guidance.

How to publicize our event on social media?

Whether you are conducting a WSW event as a 'Space Ambassador' or participating in 'Best Space School contest', don’t forget to propagate your event on social media forums before, during and after the event. Use the hashtags #WSW22, #WSW22Pakistan in all your WSW posts on social media. Don't forget to tag SEAD's official social media page "Space Education & Awareness Drive" in all your WSW activity posts so that we can reshare your posts. SEAD shall propagate your event on official website and social media forums.

  • Pre event: event announcement, event invitation, short video/brief about your event.
  • During the event: Live broadcasting of the event.
  • Post event: share a brief about the activity with supported media i.e: videos and pictures.
How to invite media for coverage of the event?

You can get contact details of key media officials on news channels/newspaper websites provided in media guidelines document. Drop an invitation via email/phone call/whatsapp. You can also send daily briefs with pictures as press releases to newspapers, scientific magazines, blogs etc for publication.