The Astronautical Society of India (ASI), in collaboration with ISRO and IN-SPACe, is set to host the grand finale of the CANSAT India Student Competition from October 27 to 30 at the banks of the Narayani River in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. This prestigious event will feature 77 student teams from across India, totaling over 760 participants, including faculty advisors and mentors.
The competition challenges students to design, develop, and launch a model rocket with a payload weighing 1 kilogram to an altitude of 1,000 meters. The payload must be safely ejected near the peak altitude while ensuring the rocket lands safely back to the ground. This initiative aims to provide students with foundational knowledge in rocketry, along with enhancing their teamwork, project management, and communication skills.
The event is part of a broader effort to cultivate a skilled workforce in the STEM fields, particularly focusing on space technology. In preparation for the competition, IN-SPACe has organized a week-long crash course that covers the theoretical principles and design concepts necessary for launching rockets.
Following the competition”s conclusion, IN-SPACe will also host the Antariksh Employment Mela 2025, starting at 3:00 PM IST. This employment fair will connect industries and startups with talented engineering and science students who have showcased their expertise in launch vehicle technology, satellite manufacturing, ground operations, data analytics, and aerospace research and development.
Additionally, IN-SPACe will conduct a unique analogue experience that simulates the conditions of living and working in an extraterrestrial habitat, offering students a practical insight into future space exploration.
