ASTP Space Settlement Contest
by ASTP India (Association of Science and Technology Professionals)
National-level recognition
A national design competition challenging students in Grades 5-12 to design sustainable lunar settlements through technical documents, art, or poetry submissions.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹150
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 2 to 5
Duration
Submission period of approximately 3 months
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Open to students in Grades 5-12 across India. Both individual and team entries accepted. Submissions in three categories: Document, Artistic, and Poetry.
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of science and technology concepts
- Interest in space exploration and design
- Problem-solving and creative thinking skills
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
Cash prizes for winners
Cash prizes are awarded to winners in each category. Specific amounts are not publicly disclosed.
Certificate
Participation Certificate
Certificates awarded to participants and winners.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration closed
- 29 Nov 2025
How to apply
- 1Online registration
- 2Submission of project proposal/artwork/poetry
Rules and guidelines
- All submissions must be in PDF format
- Document category should include settlement design, life support systems, energy management, governance, communication, and diagrams
- Artistic submissions must not exceed 3 PDF pages and can include drawings, digital art, or mixed media
- Poetry submissions must not exceed 3 PDF pages and must be original poems about space settlement or lunar life
- Entries are evaluated on Innovation (30%), Technical Feasibility (25%), Sustainability (25%), and Presentation Quality (20%)
Technology requirements
- Computer with internet access for online submission
- PDF creation capability for document preparation
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Rs 150 per student. For school bulk registration (minimum 25 students), schools retain Rs 30 as service charge and remit Rs 120 to ASTP India. Individual registration also available.
About this opportunity
The ASTP Space Settlement Contest is a national design competition organized by ASTP India that challenges school students to envision and design sustainable space settlements. Participants create detailed proposals for lunar colonies supporting 10,000 people beyond the year 2050, covering aspects such as life support systems, energy management, governance, and communication.
The competition is open to students in Grades 5 through 12 across India, with both individual and team entries accepted. Submissions are organized in three categories: Document (technical settlement design with diagrams), Artistic (visual representations through drawings, digital art, or mixed media), and Poetry (original poems about space settlement and lunar life).
Participants gain exposure to interdisciplinary thinking across space science, engineering, environmental sustainability, and creative expression. The competition evaluates entries on innovation, technical feasibility, sustainability, and presentation quality. Cash prizes and certificates are awarded to winners in each category.
Rounds and format
Online submission round followed by a final selection stage for top teams.
How entries are judged
Innovation, technical feasibility, sustainability, and presentation quality
Selection process
Entries are selected based on their adherence to judging criteria, with top submissions in each category receiving awards
How to prepare
- Research on space settlement concepts
- Design software and tools
- Examples of past space settlement designs
- Books and articles on lunar exploration and colonization
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
How does the competition foster interdisciplinary skills among students?
The contest encourages interdisciplinary thinking by requiring participants to integrate knowledge from space science, engineering, environmental sustainability, and creative arts. This holistic approach develops problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative expression skills essential for future innovators in various fields.
What is the recommended preparation timeline for the contest?
A recommended preparation timeline involves dedicating the first month to research and concept development, the second month to detailed design and content creation, and the third month to refining the submission, preparing documents, and final review before the deadline. Consistent effort is key.
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