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From Classrooms To
Cosmos

One exciting day of learning, discovery & celebration for tomorrow's builders, innovators, and thinkers

Join us for the Young Space Explorers Meet-Up 2024-2025— a national gathering of students, educators, scientists, and space industry leaders. Explore future pathways in STEM and space through inspiring talks, interactive panels, and immersive exhibits.

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Celebrating
Success

National Astronomy Challenge 2024-2025 Award Ceremony

We proudly honor the brightest young minds in space sciences. Join us as we celebrate the winners of the National Astronomy Challenge in the presence of eminent scientists, space leaders, and guests.

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Bridging Classrooms And
The Cosmos

Welcome to the first-ever Young Space Explorers Meet-Up in Hyderabad—a celebration of dreams, discovery, and determination. This is where curious young minds meet real-life space heroes, where questions take flight, and inspirations are born. As we honour the NAC 2024-2025 winners and their schools, we also open doors for tomorrow's explorers to learn, connect, and imagine the future beyond Earth.

Young Space Explorers Meet-Up 2024-25

Dr V.Seshagiri Rao
Dr V.Seshagiri Rao
Distinguished Scientist
SDSC, Sriharikota,ISRO
Dr K.Mruthyunjaya Reddy
Dr K.Mruthyunjaya Reddy
Director
G P Birla Archaeological Astronomical and Scientific Research Institute
Dr Mila Mitra
Dr Mila Mitra
Co-founder & Chief Academic Officer
STEM & Space
Mr Rajesh K Adla
Mr Rajesh K Adla
CEO
AIC-T-Hub
Dr Priya Hasan
Dr Priya Hasan
Asst. Professor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University and
Co-Chair Women in Astronomy WG-IAU
Mr Sanjay Nekkanti
Mr Sanjay Nekkanti
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-founder
Dhruva Space
Mr Ashhar Farhan
Mr Ashhar Farhan
Founder & Director
Satellize
Mr Chandra Shekhar Pandey
Mr Chandra Shekhar Pandey
Advisor
STEM & Space

Time to connect, relax, and explore the mini space exhibits.

Dr. Chandra Shekhar
Dr. Chandra Shekhar
Author, TEDx Speaker & Business Coach
CEO of JGI SCHOOLS
Dr Ram K Aluru
Dr Ram K Aluru
Founder & CEO
Onnes Cryogenics
Amar Sri Vatsavaya
Amar Sri Vatsavaya
Co-Founder & CEO
BluJ Aerospace

Top student achievers and stellar winning schools from across India. Ceremony presided over by our esteemed special guests

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We invite schools to nominate students who are passionate about space, astronomy, and STEM. This is a unique opportunity for young learners to interact with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders.

Young Space Explorers

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students from Grades 6 to 12 are eligible.
  • Each school can nominate:
  • 1-2 students per grade, or
  • A maximum of 10 students across grades (recommended: 1 per grade).
  • Schools should prioritize students who show evidence of interest in space or astronomy, such as: Participation in competitions or olympiads, Projects, research papers, or presentations related to space science
  • One teacher must accompany the students to the event as the official school representative.
  • Only one parent may accompany a child, and a seat must be purchased for the parent as well.

Participation Cost: INR 400/- Per Student

(Covers administrative and Logistics costs)

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Discovering Space Careers Comic

Get Your Free
Comic On Space
Careers!

All registered students will receive an exclusive comic book designed to introduce them to real-life space careers — from astronauts to aerospace engineers, scientists to mission designers!

Collect Your Copy At:

Registration Counter, T-Hub, Hyderabad

Date: July 9, 2025

(During The Young Space Explorers Meet-Up)

" Take A Story Home That Might Just Shape Your Future In Space."


Meet The NAC 2024-25 Winners

These students have demonstrated outstanding curiosity, knowledge, and creativity through their performance in the National Astronomy Challenge.

Dipthansh Rajashekar

Dipthansh Rajashekar

Grade: 9

Vidyashilp Academy, Bangalore

Nirupam Ghosh

Nirupam Ghosh

Grade: 9

The Indian High School, Dubai

Nishtha Milin Shah

Nishtha Milin Shah

Grade: 9

Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane

Vihaan Vajpeyi

Vihaan Vajpeyi

Grade: 9

Shiv Nadar School, Noida

Nabhya Bhardwaj

Nabhya Bhardwaj

Grade: 8

Bhavans NTPC VidyaMandir, Mouda

Aarav Kurup

Aarav Kurup

Grade: 8

Delhi Public School, Panvel

VIHAAN VIKAS MASTUD

VIHAAN VIKAS MASTUD

Grade: 7

New Horizon Gurukul, Bangalore

Rajrishi Nanda

Rajrishi Nanda

Grade: 7

Delhi Public School, Raipur

Deepanshi Mathur

Deepanshi Mathur

Grade: 7

Cambridge Court High School, Jaipur

Ravyanshi Singh

Ravyanshi Singh

Grade: 6

21K School

Aritra Saha

Aritra Saha

Grade: 5

Global Indian International School, Kuala Lumpur

Arnav Kurup

Arnav Kurup

Grade: 5

Delhi Public School, Panvel

Nainika BuddareddiGari

Nainika BuddareddiGari

Grade: 5

National Public School, ITPL

Abhinav Krishna Yakkala

Abhinav Krishna Yakkala

Grade: 4

Chrysalis High, Kadugodi, Bangalore

Paavika Grover

Paavika Grover

Grade: 4

AMNS International School, Surat

Nevaan Bishnoi

Nevaan Bishnoi

Grade: 4

Jay shree Periwal International School, Jaipur

ADVAYIT PRITAM BHOSALE

ADVAYIT PRITAM BHOSALE

Grade: 5

21 K School

Samman Singh

Samman Singh

Grade: 8

Vidyagyan School

Saharsh Suman

Saharsh Suman

Grade: 6

Chirec International School

Aaria Gupta

Aaria Gupta

Grade: 6

DPS Bangalore East

Award-Winning Schools NAC 2024-25

We proudly recognize these institutions for their outstanding commitment to space education, student excellence, and participation in the National Astronomy Challenge.

Chrysalis High School

Chrysalis High School

Astronomy Pioneer Plaque: Debuting in the NAC Cosmos with Stellar School Participation

Darbari Lal DAV Model school Pitampura

Darbari Lal DAV Model school Pitampura

Meteor Shower Marvels! Remarkable Achievement with the Highest Number of Students Awarded Merit Certificates.

Orchids The International School

Orchids The International School

Astronomy Pioneer Plaque: Debuting in the NAC Cosmos with Stellar School Participation.

The Indian High School Dubai

The Indian High School Dubai

Meteor Shower Marvels! Remarkable Achievement with the Highest Number of Students Awarded Merit Certificates.

CS Academy

CS Academy

Shines Bright as Cosmic Constellation Champion! 🌟 Fostering Astronomy and Space Education with Passion!

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