In the prestigious NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge 2021 scheduled in April next, four students of the DAV Public School Chandrasekharpur here, including the team leader, would represent the first-ever school team from the nation.
Rishikesh Amit Nayak of Class XII (team leader), Nitesh Patnaik of Class XI, Ankan Mondal of Class X and Tanvi Mallick of Class X have been selected for the international event in the 10-member Navonmesh Prasar Student Astronomy Team (NaPSAT). The DAV Public School Chandrasekharpur students presented their theme on rover making and how to tackle the real-life challenges encountered in Moon which was highly appreciated by the acclaimed scientists. The NASA is encouraging the young innovators in space research, rovers, rockets and satellite research through the event. School Principal Dr K C Satapathy honoured the proud students.