Making Space Technology Accessible: SRC’s Showcase at Lahore Science Mela 2025

We were thrilled to represent the Space Research Center (SRC), of the University of Central Punjab, at the Lahore Science Mela 2025, organized by the Khwarizmi Science Society. The event, held on 25–26 October at Crescent Model Higher Secondary School, Lahore, brought together inquisitive students, dedicated educators, and innovative thinkers under one dynamic roof.

Over the course of two high-energy days, our team showcased forward-thinking research projects, functioning prototypes, and hands-on science demonstrations to hundreds of students, teachers, and science enthusiasts. Our interactive educational satellite models and other STEM activities made space technology fun, accessible, and inspiring. Remarkably, we welcomed more than 2,500 visitors across the two-day event.

During the event, our SRC-UCP team demonstrated a hands-on activity using the CANSAT Explorer Kit: a STEM-based educational satellite kit designed to provide insight into satellite systems and subsystems, including the electrical power subsystem (EPS), communication subsystem (COMM), attitude determination and control subsystem (ADCS), onboard computer (OBC), navigation, satellite ground station, and more.


Curious minds also got a chance to assemble their first satellite using the CANSAT Explorer Kit under the supervision of our trained instructors, who guided participants, answered questions, and helped them understand the basic concepts of satellite engineering in an engaging, simplified way.

We also demonstrated a real-time ground station receiving telemetry from the assembled satellite: live GPS data, various sensor readings (altitude, accelerometer, gyroscope), and, most exciting of all, a remote-sensing mission via a payload camera feed transmitted to the ground station.


In addition, we presented a brief overview of CubeSats, FloatSATs and model rockets for satellite launch and deployment missions. Visitors were encouraged to engage, ask questions, explore prototypes, and immerse themselves in the concepts directly and interactively.

Events like the Lahore Science Mela provide a vital platform to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world technology. By bringing satellite systems and space tech into hands-on demonstrations and student engagement, we ignite curiosity, build STEM confidence, and inspire the next generation, whether future engineers, scientists or passionate science enthusiasts.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, explored with us, and shared in the excitement of discovery. Your energy and curiosity made those two days unforgettable. 

Click the link to watch event highlights: 

SRC-UCP (Lahore Science Mela - 2025)

Looking ahead, we are excited to bring more of these hands-on satellite-technology experiences, working prototypes and STEM outreach events at universities, colleges, schools, and in public arenas. Together, we can make space technology not just the domain of a few but a field that inspires and engages young learners all across Pakistan.


Dedicated to the memory of the respected Dr. Saadat Anwar Siddiqi, whose lifelong dedication to science outreach and education continues to inspire us all.

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