India, Oct. 6 -- World Space Week, observed annually from October 4 to 10, celebrates the contribution of space science and technology to humanity. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared the week-long observance in 1999, with the dates marking two major milestones in space history.

October 4, 1957, marks the launch of Sputnik 1, the first human-made Earth satellite. October 10, 1967, commemorates the signing of the Outer Space Treaty, which established principles for the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, today, more than 80 countries have successfully placed satellites in orbit, while people from more than 50 countries have travelled to space. At least 746 people from 52 count...