- To participate in SSC 2021, students will have to choose their slots for Prelims and register for the same, free of cost.
- Participants can choose to attend the 2-day paid Masterclass to learn the basics of their respective categories before attempting the Prelims. (Each team should comprise of 4-6 members).
- The duration of the Masterclass will be 2 hrs i.e, 4 PM – 6 PM IST each day.
- On the day of the Prelims, starting at 7 PM IST (which is just after the second day of the masterclass each team has to perform the task as per the problem statements shared.
- Upto 5 Teams from each slot will be selected 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, 2021:- 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 field of their respective category. (Rocketry or Satellites)
3
YOUTUBE ROUND
To be held on July 6, 2021:- Further qualified teams are supposed to submit a video showing their progress on the proposed ideas.
4
GRAND FINALE
To be held on July 24 - 25, 2021:- The top tears from the respective categories will pitch the solutions to a panel of expert judges
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, 2021:- 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 field of their respective category. (Rocketry or Satellites)
3
YOUTUBE ROUND
To be held on July 6, 2021:- Further qualified teams are supposed to submit a video showing their progress on the proposed ideas.
4
GRAND FINALE
To be held on July 24 - 25, 2021:- The top tears from the respective categories will pitch the solutions to a panel of expert judges
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 2021 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 two categories - namely, Rocketry and Satellites.
The Space Science Challenge 2021 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 2021
You can participate in both the categories by registering separately for each one of them.
Rocketry
Satellites
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 3 teams from each slot will be shortlisted 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 6 July 2021.
- TOP 1-2 TEAMS will be invited for the FINAL ROUND of SSC 2021.
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 1 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? Attend the 2-day Masterclass on Rocketry/Satellites (in respective slots).
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!
Slots for Round 1
Rocketry
- Slot 1: 1st - 2nd May, 2021
- Slot 2: 8th - 9th May, 2021
- Slot 3: 15th - 16th May, 2021
- Slot 4: 22nd - 23rd May, 2021
- Slot 5: 29th - 30th May, 2021
Slots for Round 1
Satellites
- Slot 1: 5th - 6th May, 2021
- Slot 2: 12th - 13th May, 2021
- Slot 3: 19th - 20th May, 2021
- Slot 4: 26th - 27th May, 2021
- Slot 5: 2nd - 3rd June, 2021
Make your move
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And be a part of India's first ever Space Science Challenge 😉
Partners
Community/Outreach Partner
Get in touch
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Your partner in Space 🙂
Judges
Ms. Athena Brensberger
Content creator @astroathens Founder/CEO of Astroathens, LLC
Mr. Debadatta Mishra
Senior Scientist/Engineer at ISRO
Dr. Narayan Prasad
COO at satsearch | Curator at NewSpace India
Ms. Divya Shankar
Project Manager & Space Systems Engineer at SpeQtral
Ms. Mina Konaka
Satellite Engineer at JAXA
Team Members
Shivam Kumar Singh
Founder & CEO at Spaceonova
Rishikesh Ranjan
CMO at Spaceonova
Soutik Nandy
COO at Spaceonova
Amit Gamot
Event Lead at SSC 2021
Suyash Tripathi
Event Co - Lead at SSC 2021
Dev Thakkar
Graphic Designer at SSC 2021
Priyanshu
Graphic Designer at SSC 2021
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 2021?
The registration for the challenge is FREE of cost, however, if you choose to attend the masterclass, a nominal fee of 199 INR (Indian)/10 USD (Non-Indian) per member would be charged to support the program expenses.
What if we do not know about creating models and prototypes related to Rocketry and Satellites?
Masterclass in the first round is a learning phase that will help you in learning and achieving the required skills.
Will the entire challenge be held online?
Yes, the entire SSC 2021 will be held online.
How many teams will be selected after Round 1/ Level 1?
Upto top 5 teams will be shortlisted from each slot.
How are we going to stay updated with details about the challenge?
Check our social media platforms to stay updated about the whole challenge. 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:Â Â network@spaceonova.com
- Phone:Â +91-8102104673