The closing ceremony of the Basic Space Technology Summer Course for the basic education level was held on the afternoon of March 31 at the Space Museum (Yangon) in Dagon Township, Kyauktada District, Yangon Region.The event was attended by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, Myanmar Space Agency Chief Executive Officer Dr. Soe Myint Maung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr. Myo Thant, region government members, course instructors, teachers and students from basic education schools, invited guests, and officials.First, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein delivered an opening speech, expressing his gratitude to the responsible officials who collaborated to make the course a reality. He stated his belief that the course would serve as a strong foundation for the participating students, equipping them with knowledge applicable to their personal lives and the betterment of the country.He also expressed his hope that by systematically studying the subjects taught, the students would grow into reliable and valuable citizens capable of serving the nation in the future. Next, the Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Space Agency, Dr. Soe Myint Maung, delivered a speech.Following this, Dr. Soe Myint Maung presented awards to the outstanding students of the Basic Space Technology Summer Course. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein also handed out awards to the winning students, as well as certificates of honor to those who assisted in organizing the program.Afterwards, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and officials cordially greeted the attendees. It was reported that during the four-week course, instructors taught 207 students from basic education schools. The curriculum covered subjects including the application of satellites in scientific and socio-economic sectors, space rockets and satellite launching processes, communication systems between satellites and ground stations, components used in satellite construction, the principles of motion for space objects, and satellite-based Earth observation systems.mitv
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