Junior Astronaut Course

Along with regular school curriculum, students are expected to undergo co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The aim of such activities is to tap into the curiosity and skillsets of individual students and help in shaping them

Beyond its simple fascinating nature, astronomy is a science that offers something new to learners at every level, making it one of the best co-curricular activities for schools.

Space science consists of astronomy, astrophysics, electronics, rocket science, earth science and many more so it can be considered as one of the most effective methods to apply STEM education. Space science helps student build conceptual understanding about all the fields and helps to develop curiosity through applications. Space science provides opportunities for the student to get hands-on experience on the advanced instruments and introduces them with experimental techniques which help student develop critical thinking, decision making and problem solving. Space science education contributes significantly in the creation of technologically educated manpower pool.

• Benefits:

  1. Getting a formal introduction to Astronomy and Space Science

  2. Developing and fostering scientific and critical thinking

  3. Inducing independent thinking and creating aptitude for research

  4. Learning about the progression of Astronomy from an observational to a scientific field

  5. Training on handling and working of professional astronomical telescope

  6. Learning about various tools and techniques used by astronomers for observations and research

  7. Learning about the impact of Astronomy on daily life through technology transfer and applications

  8. Inculcating creative ideas in students through project based learning

  9. Space science exhibition at your school under the guidance of mentors and experts in the fields of astronomy and space science