- To participate in SSC 2022, participants will have to choose their slots for Prelims and register for the same, free of cost.
- Participants can choose to enroll in our pre recorded Crash Course of any category to gain basic skills before attempting the prelims.
- On the dates given below, Prelims would be conducted LIVE from 7 PM IST. Each team would need to submit their solutions as per the problem statements shared LIVE.
- All the teams who have solved any one out of the two questions released during the prelims, will qualify for the next round.
Let's get started
How it Works
Before the grand finale, students will be demonstrating their mettle on three rounds along the way.
1
Masterclass cum PRELIMS
Starts in May, 2022:- Attend the pre Masterclass, learn and participate e in LIVE 1-2 hours of intense battle of the best with your team.
2
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ROUND
Within 7 days from the Prelims:-Qualifying teams will submit a solution for a problem in any industry of their respective category/categories.
3
YOUTUBE ROUND
To be held on August 05, 2022:- Further qualified teams are supposed to submit a video showing their progress on their proposed idea.
4
GRAND FINALE
To be held on August 26 - 28, 2022:- The top teams from the respective categories will pitch the solutions to a panel of expert judges LIVE.
Let's get started :D
How it Works
Before the grand finale, students will be demonstrating their mettle on three rounds along the way.
1
Masterclass cum PRELIMS
Starts in May, 2022:- Attend the 2- Day Masterclass, learn and participate in Prelims with a team of 4-6 members.
2
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ROUND
Within 7 days from the Prelims:-Qualifying teams will submit a solution for a problem in any industry of their respective category/categories.
3
YOUTUBE ROUND
To be held on August 05, 2022:- Further qualified teams are supposed to submit a video showing their progress on their proposed idea.
4
GRAND FINALE
To be held on August 26 - 28, 2022:- The top teams from the respective categories will pitch the solutions to a panel of expert judges LIVE.
What's all this about?
About Space Science Challenge
A step towards establishing a global community of space exploration within the reach of all ;)
The Space Science Challenge 2022 has been initiated by Spaceonova with an objective to induce problem-solving skills, design thinking and a solution-oriented mindset among students in the fields of space technology and exploration.
This challenge has been divided into three categories - namely, Rocketry, Satellites and Space Robotics.
The Space Science Challenge 2022 will be conducted in four
exigent levels and in the final round, the three most
innovative teams who succeed in demonstrating the right mix
of technical and entrepreneurial skills will be awarded for
their exuberant ideas, which would further encourage them
to pursue careers in the field of space sciences and ignite the
change they wish to see in the cosmos.
May the FORCE be with you!
Categories for SSC 2022
You can participate in all the categories free of cost.
Rocketry
Satellites
Space Robotics
Event Details
Each Category has Four Levels
Round 1 {Masterclass cum Prelims}
Round 2 {Abstract Submission}
- Qualifying teams will be submitting a solution for anyone problem in the domain of the category they are participating in.
- Teams will be given 7 days after prelims to submit the same.
- Based on the abstract submitted, top 10 teams from each category would be qualified for the next round.
Round 3 {YouTube Round}
- The qualifying teams are supposed to work on their proposed ideas.
- The teams will be judged based on the progress of their prototypes via online mode, on 5 August 2022.
- TOP 5 TEAMS will be invited for the FINAL ROUND of SSC 2022.
GRAND FINALE
- Invited teams from all slots will compete in the final round.
- Top teams from all over the globe will pitch their designs/prototypes.
- A panel of expert judges will provide their insights on the respective designs and prototypes.
- Prizes worth upto 3 lakh INR will be awarded to the winners.
- Many other rewarding opportunities will be offered to the finalists.
How to Participate?
Get ready with a team of 4-6 members.
Register for the event, and book your slot FREE of cost.
Want to get the basics right? Enroll in a crash course.
Participate in the PRELIMS, and get qualified for the next round.
Abstract submission! Let your groundbreaking ideas take the stand, thereby taking you to the next round.
Present the implementation of your analytical ideas and get onboard for the ‘GRAND FINALE’.
Take the last shot and give it your best!
Judges
Dr. Narayan Prasad
COO at satsearch | Curator at NewSpace India
Dr. Shreya Santra
Co-Founder & Director of Space Technology at Spaceonova | Assistant Professor at Tohoku Univeristy, Japan
Dr. Rachit Bhatia
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Applications Engineer at LeoLabs, Inc.
Mr. Ghanim Alotaibi
Engineer, Kuwait University | Project Manager at Moon Village Association
Mr. Divyanshu Poddar
CEO and Chief Educator, Rocketeers | Founder, Specific Impulse Technologies
Mr. Thomas Peev
Attitude Control Subsystems (ACS) Systems Engineer at Maxar Technologies
Mr. Adheesh Boratkar
Hardware Engineer at Kepler Communications Inc.
Mr. Anirudh Mukund Saraf
Research Engineer at German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Ms. Monica Ekal
PhD Candidate in Space Robotics at Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Mr. Sunny Kabrawala
Founder and Director at Space Technology & Aeronautical Rocketry
Judges Live Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate without a team?
No, to be eligible to participate, you will need a team of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 members.
Can we enroll if we are not collegiate?
Yes, you can enrol if the members of your team are not your collegiates.
Is there any registration fee for the Space Science Challenge 2022?
The registration for the challenge is FREE of cost, however, if you choose to attend the masterclass, a nominal fee would be charged to support the program expenses.
What if we do not know about creating models and prototypes related to Rocketry, Satellites or Space Robotics?
Crash course in the first round is a learning phase which will help you in learning and achieving the required skills, hence we encourage you to opt for the same.
Will the entire challenge be held online?
Yes, the entire SSC 2022 will be held online.
How many teams will be selected after Round 1/ Level 1?
The teams who have solved any one out of the two questions will qualify for the next round.
How are we going to stay updated with details about the challenge?
Check our social media platforms to stay updated about the whole challenge. You can join our WhatsApp Group to not miss updates. After registration, all the necessary details will be communicated through your registered email ID. So regularly check your email for all the necessary updates.
Contact Us:
- Email: ssc@spaceonova.com
- Phone: +91-8142247867