SPACE Chennai

Measure the Earth from Home!

Ever wondered how ancient astronomers figured out the size of our planet without satellites or GPS? More than 2,000 years ago, Eratosthenes did it using just sunlight, shadows, and simple geometry—and now it’s your turn!

SPACE India is hosting Project Paridhi, a flagship DIY workshop designed to introduce students from Classes 5 to 12 to the fundamentals of scientific observation and data analysis. Participants will learn how to estimate the Earth’s circumference using simple everyday items like a gnomon (stick/ruler) and the sun’s shadow, blending history, mathematics, and astronomy into an experiential learning session.

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Mode: Online

No fancy equipment needed—just a ruler, a stick, and your curiosity. Let's celebrate the Summer Solstice with hands-on science!

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Curiosity launched. Creativity ignited. Young minds explored the universe! ✨

SPACE India successfully conducted an exciting Summer Camp at Victoria School CBSE from May 4th–9th, transforming classrooms into vibrant hubs of space exploration, innovation and hands-on STEM learning.

Students from Grades 1–5 stepped into the fascinating world of rockets, propulsion, satellites, the Sun, Moon and planets through engaging activities, rocket launch experiments, and evening sky observation sessions. They discovered how satellites help us communicate, navigate and understand our planet better while exploring the wonders of our Solar System 🌍☀️

Meanwhile, students from Grades 6 & above explored advanced STEM concepts through Hydrobot experiments, lunar settlement model making, safe solar observation, and exciting sessions on reflection, refraction, telescopes, and microscopes 🔭✨ During the special “World with the Sky” observation session, students also witnessed Jupiter and Venus shining brilliantly in the evening sky.

With around 24 enthusiastic participants, the camp became a wonderful blend of learning, teamwork, creativity, and discovery. The excitement in students’ eyes and the encouraging feedback from parents and teachers made the experience truly memorable 💫

The universe was not just observed - it was experienced. 🌠

Skylab was far more than just a spacecraft. It became a home, a science laboratory and a symbol of human determination beyond Earth.

Astronauts aboard Skylab conducted hundreds of experiments related to:
☀️ Solar activity and sunspots
🌍 Earth observation and environmental studies
🧪 Microgravity and human biology
👨‍🚀 Long-duration human spaceflight

The station also made history with the first major in-space repair mission after launch damage threatened the entire program. Astronauts successfully repaired Skylab in orbit, proving that humans could solve complex problems even in space. 🔧✨

During its missions, astronauts spent up to 84 days in orbit, a remarkable achievement at that time - helping scientists understand how the human body adapts to life in space. The lessons learned from Skylab later helped shape future programs including the International Space Station.

More than five decades later, Skylab remains one of the most important milestones in space history - a bold experiment that paved the way for humanity’s continued journey into the cosmos. 🌠

From the rising villages of Uttar Pradesh are emerging dreams big enough to reach the stars. Mahoba stands at the threshold of something extraordinary!

SPACE India, in collaboration with the District Administration, Mahoba, is proud to launch the All India Asteroid Search Campaign 2026! 900+ students will learn asteroid discovery using real astronomical data in Hindi, supported by 50+ trained teachers. A non-profit initiative bringing global space science to rural India!

Inaugural Session:13th May 2026 | 11:00 AM
Phase 1: 11th May to 5th June 2026
Phase 2: 10th June to 6th July 2026

उत्तर प्रदेश के उभरते गांवों से निकल रहे हैं ऐसे सपने जो सितारों तक पहुँचने की ताकत रखते हैं। महोबा आज एक असाधारण पल की दहलीज़ पर खड़ा है!

SPACE India, जिला प्रशासन महोबा के सहयोग से, ऑल इंडिया एस्टेरॉइड सर्च कैम्पेन 2026 के लॉन्च की घोषणा करते हुए गर्व महसूस कर रहा है! 900+ छात्र हिंदी में वास्तविक खगोलीय डेटा का उपयोग करके क्षुद्रग्रह खोज सीखेंगे, और 50+ प्रशिक्षित शिक्षक उनका मार्गदर्शन करेंगे। यह एक नॉन-प्रॉफिट पहल है जो वैश्विक अंतरिक्ष विज्ञान को ग्रामीण भारत तक पहुँचा रही है!

उद्घाटन सत्र: 13 मई 2026 | सुबह 11:00 बजे
चरण 1: 11 मई से 5 जून 2026
चरण 2: 10 जून से 6 जुलाई 2026

The universe is brighter because of the women who explore it. 🌌✨

From classrooms to observatories, from telescopes to rockets — women continue to shape the future of space exploration and inspire young minds to dream beyond the sky. 🚀🔭

Here’s celebrating the strength, brilliance, and curiosity of women who make the universe a place of endless possibilities.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💫

🌌 Earth’s Eye in Space – A Journey with Hubble! 🔭

SPACE India conducted the “Earth’s Eye in Space” session at HLC International School, Karanai, where young space explorers discovered the inspiring story of the Hubble Space Telescope.

From exploring its fascinating history to understanding its groundbreaking discoveries, students learned how Hubble transformed our view of the universe.

✨ Session Highlight:
Students identified the key parts of the telescope and assembled a miniature Hubble model, making the experience interactive and hands-on.

At SPACE India, we believe space science comes alive through building, exploring, and experiencing. Such engaging sessions ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of astronomers and innovators.

Srinivasa Ramanujan remains one of the greatest mathematical minds the world has ever known. With little formal training but extraordinary intuition, he discovered complex formulas that continue to influence modern mathematics even today. 📐✨

Raised in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Ramanujan showed an early fascination with numbers, often working out intricate equations purely from intuition. Despite financial hardships and limited access to academic resources, his passion for mathematics never faded. His life took a historic turn when his letters reached British mathematician G. H. Hardy, leading him to Cambridge University—where his genius finally received global recognition.

Ramanujan made remarkable contributions to number theory, infinite series, continued fractions, and mathematical analysis. Many of his ideas were far ahead of their time, with several discoveries finding applications decades later in science, computing, and physics.

Though his life was tragically short, his legacy is eternal. Ramanujan’s journey reminds us that brilliance can emerge from the humblest beginnings and that curiosity, perseverance, and belief in one’s passion can change the course of human knowledge. 🌟

Remembering the man who taught the world that mathematics is not just numbers—but imagination.

Shooting stars from the Geminids meteor shower 2025!

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An evening of wonder, curiosity, and cosmic exploration unfolded at Victoria School CBSE, Thoothukudi! 🌌✨

On 15th December 2025, the school transformed into a vibrant space hub as the Astronomy Showcase, in collaboration with SPACE India, welcomed parents and students after the PTM for an immersive learning experience.

Led by enthusiastic Grade 11 student volunteers, the showcase came alive with confident explanations and hands-on discoveries:

🔭 Types of Telescopes – Exploring how different instruments help us observe the universe.

🌈 Science of Light & Moon Phases – Complex concepts simplified through interactive demonstrations.

🌞 Solar Observation – Safe solar viewing and insights into our dynamic Sun.

🪐 Ring the Planets & Pop Rockets – Fun, activity-based stations that thrilled learners of all ages.

🚀 VR Spacewalk – A breathtaking virtual journey around the ISS, offering a glimpse of life in orbit.

It was a joyful evening where science connected generations, curiosity knew no age and astronomy truly came alive. 🌠