Results of ISRO - MVA Global Video Competition

ISRO and Moon Village Association, an NGO based in Vienna, collaborated in conducting a global video competition for students. This international competition was held separately for age groups of 13-17 years and 18-21 years, during April 20, 2023 and June 11, 2023.

The programme was organized as on outreach of Chandrayaan-3 Mission in the memory of former director, VSSC Late Dr. S. Ramakrishnan.

A total of 256 and 46 videos were received from these age groups, respectively. Entries were received from India, USA, UAE, Malaysia and Canada. Panel of 4 judges (2 from each organization) adjudged the winners, based on the criteria.

The winners are:

Age group 13-17 years

1. Aadyashrita Mohanty, India
2. Aayushree Attarde, India
3. Gogineni Naga Venkata Nihar Chowdary, India

Age group 18-21 years

1. Amitosh Raj, India
2. V.S.Rishi, India
3. Atman Roy-Anandi Roy, India

Criteria:

Criterion/ Marks	5	4	3	2
Scientific accuracy	The presentation is centered around technical facts that are accurate and scientifically proven or justified	There are accurate facts but the presentation does not focus on scientific concepts	There are only a few references to scientific concepts and also some inaccuracies	There are scientific inaccuracies and incorrect information provided
Creativity	Provides unique and interesting approach to subject in the videography,writing and story message	Some unique aspects evident which add to the story’s message.	Interesting elements support the story message, but are not unique.	Little evidence of unique or interesting elements that connect to the story
Ability to foster a spirit of unity	All story elements relate compelling story	Most of the story elements evident which still provide a compelling story	While some elements of the story are evident, they do not support a compelling story.	Few elements present which do not support a coherent, compelling story.
Writing	Proper structure, grammar, punctuation used to not only link images and story, but also enhance overall message	Technically well written with some interest to support the story.	Writing has technical problems, but the overall message is supported.	Multiple technical problems with narrative which detracts from overall story and message.
Audio & Videography	This video’s audio is clear and easy to hear and incorporates background All elements (lighting, angles, composition, cropping, sound, titles and transitions) support and enhance	This video’s audio is clear and easy to hear Video elements are general clean and support story	This video’s audio is not easy to hear in sections Issues with video elements distract or do not fully support or enhance the story.	This video’s audio is distracting or cannot be heard Technical issues with video/sound production detract from the story.

The Moon Village Association and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are happy to announce to host global outreach activities in connection with the proposed Chandrayaan-3 launch by Indian Space Research Organisation.

The common goal of these activities is to increase the impact of the ISRO lunar programme on a global scale and foster further international cooperation. The two organisations are cooperating to focus on the global aspect of lunar exploration and identify, communicate, and encourage the youth to focus on the mutual benefits that the entire world gets at every lunar mission.

The topics proposed for possible cooperation are the following:

1. Global Video Competition: A global video competition wishing the Chandrayaan-3 mission a great ride and a successful landing on the Moon by discussing the importance of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission for India and the Global Moon Exploration and Settlement.

2. Webinars to brief the global audience about the mission; the challenges and the benefits.

Statements:

Giuseppe Reibaldi, President of the Moon Village Association, stated that "This joint activity with ISRO is an important collaboration that demonstrates the relevance of MVA as a platform to multiply national lunar program outreach efforts. With MVA hoping to grow and support developing countries, established and emerging space countries, and many more, we look forward to working with ISRO on this outreach effort."

Sudheer Kumar N, Director, Capacity Building and Public Outreach, ISRO Headquarters, stated that "The Chandrayaan-3 mission is going to be an important milestone in the Indian Space programme, which is aimed to demonstrate the critical technologies to land the spacecraft on the south pole of the moon. The mission encompasses critical technologies that should reach the global youth to encourage the scientific temperament on lunar missions."

About the Moon Village Association

The Moon Village Association (MVA) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Vienna, founded in 2017. Its goal is the creation of a permanent global informal forum for stakeholders like governments, industry, academia and the general public interested in the development of the Moon Village. The MVA is assembling all efforts from private industry, governments, and others aimed to explore and use the Moon sustainably. The MVA fosters cooperation for existing or planned Moon exploration programs, whether public or private.

It comprises more than 600 participants in MVA activities and 27 institutional members from more than 60 countries, representing a diverse array of technical, scientific, cultural, and interdisciplinary fields. The MVA partners with non-space organisations to promote international discussions and formulation of plans to foster the development of the Moon Village, and is creating international, national and regional networks to engage civil society around the world. The Moon Village Association's mission is unique, bridging together both spacefaring and non-spacefaring nations offering them the opportunity to play a role in its realisation. There is no other organisation on the international scene having such a mission.

About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency under the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India. The organisation is involved in R&D activities of space science, technology, and application to harvest the benefits of outer space for the Indian community. The department executes the Indian Space Programme primarily through various Centers/units within ISRO. The prime objective of ISRO/DOS is the development and application of space technology for the various needs of the nation. ISRO has developed capabilities in manufacturing satellites and launch vehicles to fulfill this objective. ISRO's Lunar and interplanetary missions encourage and promote space science research, by sharing a vast amount of valuable data with the scientific community across the globe.