In the wake of tremendous success in the field of space science and technology, the world has witnessed the birth of a new era. As the world realised the importance of space technology, spAts IIT Kharagpur took the initiative of starting National Students’ Space Challenge, which is a unique blend of space science and technology. Every year, many budding space enthusiasts showcase their talents in this fest which also happens to be India’s first and largest Space Technology fest.
The commencement of November 2019 brings with it the 9th edition of the National Students’ Space Challenge presented by IIT Kharagpur and IIAE, in Association with ISRO, Co sponsored by Red Wing . During the fest, participants from all across the country compete in amazing set of space themed robotic and non-robotic events. Participants also get to witness amazing exhibitions, guest lectures, webinars and workshops. This fest includes many online pre-fest events which happen to be rage in the world of internet. The main motto of this fun packed space themed fest is to raise the standards of space technology and encourage young minds.
The fest comprises of the following events:
- Lift Off
- Counter-Act
- Hoverpod
- Sonarous
- Data Analytics
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Space Quiz
- CAD
- Designeer
- Paper presentation
- Case Study
- Science of paper folding: Topology
- Braitenberg Coding Challenge
- Astro photography
Online pre-fest events:
- Quiz
- Mathematical Origami
- Braitenberg Coding Challenge
Space Technology Students’ Society (spAts) is the organising team of NSSC. Officially, spAts is the student body of Kalpana Chawala Space Technology Cell (KCSTC), the contact point of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), at IIT Kharagpur. With the aim of spreading the awareness of the importance of space technology, the team ensures an extravaganza this October.”
Website- http://www.nssc.in/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nssc.iit