Space Kidz India
Space Kidz India, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Opportunities from Space Kidz India
Young Scientist India (YSI) Innovation Challenge
by Space Kidz India
Young Scientist India (YSI) is a national innovation challenge by Space Kidz India for students in Grades 8-12. Develop scientific ideas, foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and win prizes worth over ₹5 Lakhs.
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About
Space Kidz India is a pioneering aerospace and defense organization dedicated to making space education and exploration accessible and affordable for students and professionals. Founded in 2011, SKI has a remarkable track record of launching numerous BalloonSats, suborbital payloads, and orbital satellites, including being the first globally to launch student-designed satellites in collaboration with leading space organizations like NASA and ESA. The organization focuses on inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators through hands-on programs, workshops, and satellite development projects. Space Kidz India aims to foster scientific curiosity, enhance understanding of space concepts, and encourage careers in STEM fields, contributing significantly to India's presence in global space science and technology.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Young Scientist India (YSI)
- Little Space Scientist (LSS)
- Space Science Workshops for Schools
- Space Labs at Educational Institutions (SKI LABZ)
- Mission ShakthiSAT
- AzaadiSAT
Achievements
- Launched 19 BalloonSats (Near Space Launch Vehicles - NSLVs)
- Launched 3 suborbital payloads
- Launched 5 orbital satellites
- First globally to launch student-designed satellites in collaboration with NASA and ESA
- Developed KALAMSAT, the world's lightest and smallest satellite (64gms, 3.8cm, 3D printed)
- Successfully launched AzaadiSAT-2 with 750 school girls from rural India aboard ISRO's SSLV-D2
- Achieved Asia Book of Records for 'First ever Thermal printing in Near Space' (NSLV 3)
- Achieved Asia Book of Records for highest altitude reached by a high-altitude balloon (NSLV 4 - 1,22,000ft)
- Trained over 100,000 students in space education and technology
- Received over 1,000 honorable awards for work in space education and technology
Leadership
- Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO (Space Kidz India)
- Yagna Sai, COO & Lead Technician (Space Kidz India)
- Rifath Sharook, Lead Scientist (Space Kidz India)
- Mohamed Abdul Kashif, Lead Engineer (Space Kidz India)
- Gobinath, Biologist (Space Kidz India)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Space Kidz India offer for children?
- Space Kidz India has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Space Kidz India opportunities?
- On Space Kidz India's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Space Kidz India directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Space Kidz India?
- Yes. WiWit checked Space Kidz India's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Space Kidz India's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Space Kidz India based?
- Space Kidz India is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Space Kidz India deadlines?
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Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Education company
- Founded
- 2011
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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