Astro Space Camp has been one of the flagship initiatives of SSERD since 2017. It is designed to provide schools students with exposure to Space and hands-on experience on aerospace-related topics. Astro Space Camp 2020 and 2021 took a Virtual Avatar and provided the students with practical learning from home. So, here we are in the 6th year, providing both online and offline Astro Space Camps in two levels. At the same time, the level of technical information changes based on the age of the students.

1. Astro Space Camp has been one of the flagship initiatives of SSERD since 2017. It is
designed to provide schools students with exposure to Space and hands-on experience on
aerospace-related topics. Astro Space Camp 2020 and 2021 took a Virtual Avatar and
provided the students with practical learning from home.
So, here we are in the 6th year, providing both online and offline Astro Space Camps in two
levels. At the same time, the level of technical information changes based on the age of the
students.
Trainers: All the topics will be delivered to students by the SSERD Team members who have
educational background in Aerospace and Astrophysics, as well as experience and passion in
teaching and engaging students in interactive activities.
Astro Space Camp 2022 Blueprint:
1. Astro Space Camp – Level 1 (Virtual)
2. Astro Space Camp – Residential (Offline)
3. Astro Space Camp – Level 2 (Virtual)
4. Junior Space Scientist – Cohort 2 (Virtual)
Website link to register: www.astrospacecamp.com

2. Level 1 - Virtual Astro Space Camp
Description: 10 days of a Space Exploration program on ten various topics. It is well
designed for students who are enthusiasts and new to Space.
Date: April 11 to April 22 (Monday to Friday, 90 minutes session every day). We have four
batches, and students are divided into various batches based on the age group. One hour for
the session, rest 30 minutes for activities, discussions and doubt clearing. Each batch will
hold max of 15 students
Schedule:
Beginners: Online Astro Space Camp
Date Grade 3-5 Grade 6-8 Grade 9-12
11/4/22 Introduction to Space Introduction to Space Introduction to Space
12/4/22 Celestial Objects Formation of the Universe Astronomy and types
13/4/22
Observation of Night
Sky Astronomy and Astrophysics Big Bang to Dark Matter
14/4/22 Mysteries of Space
Planets, Exoplanets and
Habitability Advancements in Astrophysics
15/4/22 Journey to Space Space War Space War
18/4/22 Rocket Science ISRO and Space in India Missiles and Rockets
19/4/22 Satellites Missiles and Rockets Satellites and its application
20/4/22
How do we use
satellites every day Satellites and its applications
Astronauts and challenges they
face in Space
21/4/22
Missions to other
celestial bodies Astronauts
Challenges and opportunities
in Space
22/4/22 Astronauts Space Tourism Careers in Space
Mode of delivery: Sessions are held on virtual platform – Zoom. Meeting link for the same
will be shared on which the students need to join daily. All the sessions are interactive, and
activities will need materials which are easily accessible at home.
Batch Timings:
1. 9:30 AM (IST) to 11:00 AM (IST) - Grade 6-8
2. 11:30 AM (IST) to 1:00 PM (IST) - Grade 3-5
3. 4:00 PM (IST) to 5:30 PM (IST) - Grade 3-5
4. 6:00 PM (IST) to 7:30 PM (IST) - Grade 9-12
Fee: 3500 INR per student (Fee includes charges for the session, a welcome kit, certificate
and 1 personal (online/offline meeting with student & parent)
Last date to Register: April 9, 2022

3. Astro Space Camp - Residential:
It is a seven days fun and jam-packed Astro space camp happening in person, where students
stay with the team and learn a lot about Space through interactive seminars, hands-on
workshops & modelling, overnight stargazing, and much more.
Who can attend: Students who are in grade 7 to 12.
Schedule:
Venue: Agastya Innovation Hub, Kuppam, Chittoor, Andrapradesh -
https://youtu.be/RehhwwviGFY
Google location - https://goo.gl/maps/S6qp4XEkRAigxPcH6
Fee: Rs.20,000/- per student (including food and accommodation for 7 days and 7 nights)
Parents should drop the students on April 17 at 02:00 pm IST and pick them up on April 24 at
04:00 pm IST after the final presentation, parents must attend the session too.
Accommodation: Agastya International Foundation has residences with hygienic bed and
washroom facilities. Each Room has 6 beds, and 4 students are accommodated in each room
with washroom facilities.
Food: Veg food is provided for all the students cooked at the Campus itself. Food includes
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, with Evening Snacks.
Things to bring:
 Clothes, Shoes, self-care items, Medicines,
 Stationary (Book, pen, etc)
 Laptop (only if parents are fine with it)
Ways to reach the Venue:
By Air: Nearest Airport – Kempegowda International Airport(BLR), Bangalore
By Train: Nearest Railway station – Kuppam (KPN)
Last date to register: April 5, 2022.
Note: Students are required to present Negative RTPCR test results on arrival, taken within 48 hrs, and are required
to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Organizers can deny entry to students/parents if they are symptomatic.

4. Level 2: Advanced Astro Space Camp - Online
Description: As the name suggests, students will get extended exposure to a few of the
space-related topics.
Eligibility:
- Students who completed Level 1 of either virtual or residential camp.
- Students who were all present in our previous year's programs
- Students in high school with any experience of previous participation in space programs are
eligible to directly take part in advanced level.
Date: May 2 to May 13 (Monday to Friday, 90 minutes session every day). We have four
batches, and students are divided into various batches based on the age group. One hour for
the session, rest 30 minutes for activities, discussions and doubt clearing. Each batch will
hold max of 15 students.
Schedule:
Advanced: Online Astro Space Camp
Date Grade 3-5 Grade 6-8 Grade 9-12
2/5/22
Astronomical Tools Evolution of universe
Planets, Exoplanets and
Habitability
3/5/22
4/5/22
Telescopes Stellar Physics
Space Based Telescopes and
Blackhole
5/5/22
6/5/22
Rockets Physics behind the Rockets
Spinoffs, Space Agriculture,
Debris Management
9/5/22
10/5/22 How do we use
satellites every day
Satellite Communication
and Data usage
Satellite Mission planning and
data management
11/5/22
12/5/22
ISS and Experiments
Challenges face by
Astronauts in Space
Space Law and
Entrepreneurship
13/5/22
Mode of delivery: Sessions are held on virtual platform – Zoom. Meeting link for the same
will be shared on which the students need to join daily. All the sessions are interactive, and
activities will need materials which are easily accessible at home.
Batch Timings:
1. 9:30 AM (IST) to 11:00 AM (IST) - Grade 6-8
2. 11:30 AM (IST) to 1:00 PM (IST) - Grade 3-5
3. 4:00 PM (IST) to 5:30 PM (IST) - Grade 3-5
4. 6:00 PM (IST) to 7:30 PM (IST) - Grade 9-12
Fee: 5000 INR per student (Fee includes charges for the session, a welcome kit, certificate
and 1 personal (online/offline meeting with student & parent)
Last date to register: April 28, 2022.

5. Junior Space Scientist Program (JSSP) Cohort -2
Description:
Every child is born with a curious mind but curiosity withers away with age. To fuel that
curiosity and put them to best use SSERD has designed a Research program for
High School students.
The Junior Space Scientist Program is a 30-days structured research training program
designed for students studying between Grade 8 and Grade 12. The program aims to help
cultivate research skills among enthusiastic students at a very young age. The areas of
research covered in this program include Astrophysics, Rocketry, Satellites, Space Settlement
Designing, Aeronautics, and Entrepreneurship.
Date: May 16, 2022 to June 18, 2022
Schedule:
Mode of delivery: Sessions are held on virtual platform – Zoom. Meeting link for the same
will be shared on which the students need to join daily. Students are supposed to spend
minimum of 3 hours every day during this program[2+1(self-study)]
Fee: 7000 INR per student (Fee includes charges for the session, a welcome kit, certificate
and 2 personal (online/offline meeting with student & parent), Hard copy of the Certificate.
Last date to register: May 5, 2022.
Cohort 1 Playlist - https://youtu.be/oONjfSi7bSk