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Space Kidz India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
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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Quick Facts
- Type
- Educational Company
- Founded
- 2011
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