On April 14, as part of the Plan of Cultural and Educational Events and in cooperation with the Methodological Center of the Astana City Akimat, a museum lesson titled "Kazakhstan – a Space Harbor" was conducted at the Presidential Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan to commemorate Cosmonautics Day.
Pupils from Class 10 ‘Ә’ of Kaiym Mukhamedkhanov Gymnasium No. 90, accompanied by teacher Nursultan Dosybayev, explored the historical and strategic significance of the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
The session began with an opening address by the moderator, who highlighted Kazakhstan’s special role in the exploration of outer space. The Kazakh steppe served as the launch site for Yuri Gagarin's first flight, marking it as the birthplace of global cosmonautics. The session also honored national cosmonauts Toktar Aubakirov, Talgat Musabayev, and Aidyn Aimbetov, whose missions reflect the country's scientific and technological achievements. Students viewed a documentary on the cosmodrome's development and participated in interactive activities using modern data analysis techniques:
- FILE method: high school students analyzed the specifics of Kazakhstan's industrial complex and identified the uniqueness of Baikonur as a global facility;
- SWOT analysis: participants assessed the spaceport's strengths and weaknesses, and discussed opportunities for international cooperation and environmental challenges;
- Project activity: working in groups, students presented thematic posters on the cosmodrome's 65th anniversary and the future of Kazakhstan's cosmonautics.
At the conclusion, organizers emphasized the importance of intergenerational continuity. Students demonstrated strong knowledge and shared proposals for the continued development of Kazakhstan's space industry.
