Sounding rockets will be launched specially for the public on October 7 through 9 from Thumba as part of the World Space Week-2012 (WSW-2012) celebrations.
The RH 200 sounding rockets will be used for the purpose, officials of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) said. The rockets will be launched at 3 pm on October 7, 8 and 9. VSSC will be open to the public on all three days.
Special passes for viewing the launches will be available at the Canal Gate near Station Kadavu from 9.30 am to 2 pm. Visitors should carry an ID card and electronic items are not allowed inside. Umbrellas, water and other refreshments are allowed.
Dr V N Rajasekharan Pillai, executive vice-president of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, will launch the WSW-2012 celebrations at 10 am on Thursday.
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