Katara Cultural Village launched Saturday the activities of World Space Week 2025 at the Al Thuraya Planetarium (Building 41).
The event will run until October 7 from 5pm-8pm, featuring the participation of a number of experts and specialists, as well as a wide audience of enthusiasts and students from various age groups (eight years and above).
The event reflects Katara’s commitment to promoting scientific and astronomical culture and raising awareness about space and its sciences through activities that combine knowledge and entertainment.
The initiative aims to enrich scientific thinking within the community – particularly among youth – and to encourage innovation and discovery.
The programme encompasses workshops, shows, and lectures held over four days.
On the first day, activities featured a short film screening and a lecture on "Phases of the Moon”, presented by astronomy expert Dr Bashir Marzouk, in addition to a children’s workshop on "Thunder of the Moon”.
On the second day, there will be a lecture on the basics of astrophotography delivered by Rabia al-Kuwari, followed by a presentation on the "Journey of the Photographer”.
The third day will feature Dr Jörg Matthias Determann from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, presenting a lecture in English on "Space for Everyone”.
This will be followed by a 3D film screening of Polaris, and a storytelling session for children titled Khalifa and Amal’s Journey to Space.
The final day will focus on the environment and space, including a lecture on "The Importance of Environmental Preservation and Its Role in Living in Space”, organised in co-operation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
The day will also feature the screening of the film Stars – Losing the Dark, a children’s workshop on "Planting a Seed”, and a closing activity called "Message to Space”.
Katara stressed that World Space Week is part of its diverse educational programme aimed at connecting the public with modern science and presenting scientific content in an engaging and interactive way.
The foundation also noted that the Al Thuraya Planetarium has become a leading scientific destination in Qatar, offering visitors enjoyable and educational experiences.