{
  "id": 7206726,
  "title": "Suparco to observe World Space Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/suparco-to-observe-world-space-week",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:59:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439359/suparco-to-observe-world-space-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's National Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) is set to observe World Space Week (WSW) 2026 from October 4 to 10 across the country, according to a press release issued on Sunday. The annual event, themed \"Rocket Revolution\" for 2026, underscores the transformative impact of rocket technology on space exploration, a development that SUPARCO aims to showcase through its nationwide programming. Having coordinated World Space Week activities in Pakistan since 2005, SUPARCO is tasked with spearheading educational and public engagement initiatives throughout the week. These activities will target students, educators and space aficionados to foster greater understanding and appreciation of space science, technology and exploration. The celebrations will include a series of contests and educational exercises, such as the \"Best Space School\" competition, the \"Space Ambassador\" contest and public challenges in comic book design, rocket design and astrophotography. The press release, published by Business Recorder, stated that these initiatives are designed to engage the broader public in Pakistan with the wonders of space.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will celebrate World Space Week (WSW) 2026 from 4 to 10 October across Pakistan, featuring a range of educational and public activities under this year’s global theme, “Rocket Revolution,” a press release said on Sunday. The theme highlights the rapid evolution of rocket technology and its role in shaping the future of…",
  "key_points": [
    "SUPARCO to observe World Space Week 2026 from October 4-10",
    "Theme for 2026: \"Rocket Revolution\"",
    "Activities include contests and educational exercises for public engagement"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}